DeSoto, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Off-Street Spaces
- 1 per bedroom
- Surface
- Must be paved
- Overnight Street
- Prohibited 2-5 a.m.
- Sidewalk Block
- Prohibited
- Code
- Ch. 30, Ch. 78
Summary
STR operators must provide one off-street parking space per bedroom. On-street parking is prohibited overnight (2 a.m.-5 a.m.) under Chapter 78 and cars cannot block sidewalks or fire lanes.
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 track; or(9) where an official sign prohibits stop
Full Breakdown
DeSoto's STR ordinance (Chapter 30) incorporates parking standards from Chapter 54 zoning: a minimum of one off-street space per bedroom must be available for guests, with all spaces on a paved surface (not grass or unimproved yard). Chapter 78, Article VI prohibits overnight on-street parking citywide between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Guest parking plans must be submitted with the STR application and communicated clearly in the listing. Blocking fire hydrants, fire lanes, or sidewalks is also prohibited under Sec. 78-116 and may result in towing.
Violations & Fines
Parking citation $25-$100; towing fees; STR permit points toward revocation for repeat issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests park on the street?
Can I pave my front yard for extra STR parking?
Sources & Official References
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