New City-wide Parking Regulations for Harrisburg

New Parking Regulations to take effect on September 12, 2025

The City of Harrisburg has had the same parking regulations since the 90's; these have always been somewhat problematic, and were tough to enforce.  This includes where a vehicle can park on a public street in relation to your home, that inoperable vehicles were not allowed on a public street or public property for more than 24 hours, and that RV's or any kinds of trailers on public property or a public street for more than 24 hours must move a distance of at least two-tenths of a mile.  

The new regulations are easier to understand, and it is hoped that some of our problem areas with vehicles that never appear to be moved, will be cleaned up over the next few months.  The first few months of the new regulations, which take effect on September 12, will be used to educate Harrisburg residents on the new parking requirements.  If, however, you've been warned in the past about violating parking regulations, then you will have a shorter time period in which to comply before receiving a violation notice. 

Vehicles or personal property located on public property, are not allowed.  No person shall store, or permit to be stored on a public right-of-way or public property, a recreational vehicle, boat, travel trailer, utility trailer, camper, or any other personal property for a period longer than 48 hours.  This includes motor vehicles used for sleeping or housekeeping purposes.  

No person may store, or permit to be stored in a public right-of-way or other public property, an operable motor vehicle, for more than 14 days, if the vehicle is parked adjoining the property and address shown on the registration of the car, or for more than 48 hours if the vehicle is not parked within 100' of the property and address shown on the registration.  

Inoperable vehicles may not be stored on public property, or any public right-of-way, for more than 24 hours. 

A person may not move a vehicle or personal property from place to place in/on public ways or property. Once in violation of the above regulations, the only place to avoid getting your vehicle towed is to move it onto private property.  That's either your home, a relative or friends home, or put it in storage at one of our storage businesses.