San Marcos, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Blocking a driveway
- $100 fine (Level Two)
- Wrong side of street
- $50 fine (Level One)
- Repeat offense threshold
- 3+ in 12 months = impoundment
- Hearing deadline
- 10 business days after citation
Summary
San Marcos fines drivers for blocking driveways, parking on the wrong side of the street, and other on-street violations under a tiered civil penalty schedule.
A person who violates this article shall be liable for a civil penalty (except for disabled parking violations) as follows: (1)Level one violations($50.00...) ... Parked on wrong side of the street ... (2)Level two violations($100.00) ... Blocking alley ... Blocking crosswalk ... Blocking driveway of business or residence ... Parked on sidewalk ... Double parked
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 41).
Full Breakdown
City ordinance treats stopping and parking violations as civil offenses enforced through administrative hearings, not criminal court. Fines are tiered by severity: parking on the wrong side of the street or over 18 inches from the curb draws a $50 Level One penalty, while blocking a driveway, alley, or crosswalk draws a $100 Level Two penalty. Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or in a fire zone jumps to $250. Registered owners are presumed liable, and three or more offenses in a calendar year can trigger vehicle immobilization or impoundment.
Violations & Fines
$50 (wrong side of street, wheels off curb) to $250 (fire zone, fire hydrant, bike lane); repeat offenders face immobilization or impoundment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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