Gainesville is a University of Florida town, and student housing sets the tempo. Lease turnover, game-day crowds, and dense apartment clusters near campus mean parking is enforced constantly — and Florida has some of the most specific tow-signage rules anywhere.
What Florida law says about towing from private property
Private-property towing is governed by Florida Statute § 715.07. Apartment communities are not exempt, so the full sign rules apply:
- A sign at each driveway, within 10 feet of the road (or one per 25 feet of frontage where there are no curbs).
- Letters at least 2 inches high and reflective, with "tow-away zone" in 4-inch letters.
- Mounted 3 to 6 feet above ground and posted at least 24 hours before any tow.
- The towing company name and current phone number must appear.
How Gainesville operators stay compliant and get paid
- Plate-level permits so enforcement is a quick plate check, not a guess.
- Timestamped records that back a tow with proof the car was unauthorized.
- QR-code signage that turns your 715.07 notice into a guest self-pay page.
Why Gainesville properties choose OpenParking
Guests scan a QR code, register their plate, and pay directly to you — your property keeps 100% of the parking revenue via Stripe. Five-minute setup, no contract, free to use — a small service fee is added to each permit sale and paid by the parker.
This page is general information about Florida parking enforcement, not legal advice. Confirm current Statute 715.07 requirements with a Florida attorney or your local ordinance before towing.