CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Charlottesville City Council has revised local parking rules, banning certain large vehicles from overnight parking on city streets. The changes, outlined in Section 15-144 of the city code, are meant to free up parking spaces for everyday use and reduce the long-term storage of personal property in public areas.
The new rules prohibit overnight parking—between midnight and 6:00 a.m.—for vehicles like boats, RVs, antique cars, farm-use vehicles, buses or vans seating more than 12 passengers, and trailers with more than two wheels per axle. Tarping vehicles or parking cars awaiting repairs on city streets is also no longer allowed. Exceptions include emergency repairs and minor fixes by vehicle owners.
According to a statement from the city, Charlottesville Police will focus on voluntary compliance first, working with vehicle owners before enforcing the new rules.
