Tomball regulates on-street parking throughout the city. Vehicles may not be parked on public streets for more than 72 consecutive hours. Parking is prohibited on certain narrow streets, near fire hydrants, and in designated no-parking zones. The historic Old Town area has specific parking restrictions.
Tomball's traffic and parking regulations limit on-street parking duration to 72 hours. Vehicles parked beyond this limit may be tagged and towed. Standard parking rules prohibit parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, or within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal. Parking on sidewalks or blocking driveways is prohibited. The historic Old Town Tomball area along Main Street has timed parking zones — typically 2-hour limits — to support local businesses and tourist activity. Some residential streets near the Depot area have posted no-parking zones. During city events such as the Tomball German Heritage Festival and holiday parades, temporary parking restrictions are implemented with signage. Tomball PD handles parking enforcement citywide. Contact Tomball PD non-emergency at (281) 351-5451 for parking complaints.
Parking violations carry fines that vary by offense type. Overtime parking fines are typically $25-50. Blocking a fire hydrant or parking in a handicapped space carries higher fines up to $250. Vehicles parked illegally may be towed at the owner's expense.
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