Richardson, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Ch. 13, Sec. 13-1
- Front Yard Parking
- Prohibited on grass
- On-Street
- Standard city rules apply
- RV Parking
- Permit required (max 2 weeks)
Summary
Short-term rental guests must comply with Richardson's general parking ordinances under Ch. 13, Art. I. On-street parking is subject to the same rules as all residents, including restrictions on RV parking and front yard parking prohibitions.
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
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Richardson does not have STR-specific parking rules but applies the general parking ordinances to all properties including short-term rentals. Under Sec. 13-1, vehicles may not be parked on grass between the front building wall and the street. RVs require a temporary on-street parking permit (max 2 weeks) per Sec. 13-1(g). Guests must park on approved surfaces and comply with all street parking restrictions under Chapter 22 (Traffic).
Violations & Fines
Parking violations result in citations and fines. Vehicles parked on unapproved surfaces or in violation of RV rules may be towed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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