Denton, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Disclosure
- Must list available parking in ads
- Lawn Parking
- Prohibited
- Campus Zones
- Permit parking may limit guest access
- RVs
- Prohibited on residential streets
- Complaints
- Denton 311: (940) 349-8700
Summary
Denton STR listings must disclose available parking and guest vehicle limits. Guest vehicles must park on-site or in legal street parking spaces. No parking on lawns or in fire lanes. STR advertisements must accurately represent the number of vehicles the property can accommodate. General Denton parking rules under Ch. 18 apply to all guest vehicles.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad tr
Full Breakdown
The Denton STR ordinance requires operators to accurately represent available parking in all advertisements and rental listings. Guest vehicles must use designated on-site parking spaces, driveways, or legal street parking. Parking on lawns, in fire lanes, or blocking sidewalks and driveways is prohibited under general Denton parking rules (Ch. 18, Motor Vehicles and Traffic). In residential neighborhoods near UNT and TWU campuses, permit parking zones may restrict street parking for non-residents, affecting STR guest parking availability. The maximum number of guest vehicles is effectively limited by the number of advertised parking spaces -- operators should not accept more guests than they can accommodate with available parking. Denton does not set a separate parking-per-bedroom ratio for STRs. RV and trailer parking by STR guests on public streets in residential zones is prohibited per existing RV parking rules. Complaints about STR guest parking violations can be filed through Denton 311 or by calling (940) 349-8700.
Violations & Fines
Parking violations: $25-$100 per occurrence. Blocking access or fire lanes: towing at owner expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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