Code Enforcement - General Parking Restrictions

General Parking Restrictions

In the Special Residential Overlay District, parking of any commercial truck, trailer, cart, school bus, any other commercial vehicle, or any converted private vehicle is prohibited unless kept within a completely enclosed garage, or when construction is being done on the premises. No vehicle may be parked in the front yard of any single family property except in those areas designated on the building plot plan. No vehicle shall be kept or parked on vacant land, or on a public right-of-way between the hours of 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM, except in a paved driveway between the property line and the paved roadway, and provided no portion of the vehicle blocks any portion of a sidewalk, and may be subject to a fine. A permit may be obtained for parking in the public right-of-way between the hours of 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM for a limited period of time. To obtain a permit contact the Code Compliance Division at 941-575-3352 or apply on line.

City Code of Ordinance

Chapter 216

Section 3.13. SRO,

Special Residential Overlay District

The Special Residential Overlay District is established to provide control to land subdivided within the City through the approval and recording of several plats of subdivision entitled“Punta Gorda Isles,” Sections 1 through 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 24, 26and 27.

(h) Parking on Developed Property. No vehicle may be parked in the front, side or rear yard of any developed property zoned for residential purposes, except in those areas designated as parking strips, drives or paved areas on the plot plan of the approved building plans and specifications for such property.
(i) Parking on Vacant Land or ROW. No vehicle shall be kept or parked on vacant land zoned for residential purposes or on a public right-of-way in the special Residential Overlay District between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Within a thirty day period, a residence may have a single vehicle, other than a vehicle for human habitation, kept or parked off the paved road but within the public right-of-way on up to two occasions between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., upon notification to the Punta Gorda Police Department, identifying the residence by address and the vehicle by license number and description. Keeping or parking a single vehicle, other than a vehicle for human habitation, off the paved road but within the public right-of-way between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., beyond the two occasions provided for above, but limited to a cumulative period not exceeding seven occasions within a thirty day period, shall require a permit issued by the City, the fee for which shall be set by resolution of the City Council. The permit shall be affixed in a conspicuous place on the street side of said vehicle. Residents or visiting non-residents may obtain a parking permit by filing an application at the City Code Compliance Division or, on evenings, weekends and holidays, by calling the Punta Gorda Police Department, identifying the residence by address and the vehicle by license number and description. No vehicle shall encroach upon or block a public sidewalk or paved roadway.

Code Compliance
City Hall Annex
126 Harvey Street
Punta Gorda, FL. 33950
Tel. (941) 575-3352
Fax. (941) 575-3347
pgcode@ci.punta-gorda.fl.us