STR guests in Wilmington must comply with all city parking regulations under Chapter 37. No separate STR-specific parking rules exist.
Chapter 37 of the Wilmington City Code governs all parking in the city, including street parking regulations applicable to STR guests. Wilmington has various residential permit parking zones, street-cleaning restrictions, and time-limited parking areas. STR operators should inform guests of local parking rules and any applicable residential parking permit zones.
Parking violations result in citations and fines under Ch. 37. Towing is possible for blocking fire hydrants, driveways, or restricted zones.
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