Huntsville STRs must provide off-street parking for guests within the property. On-street parking overflow is subject to standard residential parking rules, and blocking driveways, sidewalks, or parking within 15 feet of fire hydrants is prohibited citywide.
Huntsville Zoning Ordinance Article 72 governs short-term rental operations and requires adequate on-site parking consistent with the underlying residential zoning district. Most single-family districts require one off-street space per bedroom rented, with tandem driveway parking counted. On-street parking is governed by Huntsville Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), which prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, or blocking any driveway per Alabama Code Section 32-5A-136. Lawn parking is prohibited in most residential zones. STR operators are expected to communicate parking rules to guests in listings and may be cited if guests repeatedly violate residential parking ordinances. Violations found during complaint-driven inspections can jeopardize STR permit renewal.
Parking violations carry fines of $25 to $75 per Huntsville Code Chapter 22. Blocking a fire hydrant: up to $100 and towing. Repeated guest parking complaints can trigger STR permit review under Zoning Ordinance Article 72.
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