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, $50/month flat with a free 14-day trial.
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.