Where can I park my camper or boat trailer?

Parking regulations apply to all trailers, regardless of the type or purpose of the trailer. Trailers may be parked on a city street for no more than 24 hours. Trailers may not be on any lot in any residential district for more than 48 hours unless it is located behind the front yard building line. 

The parking and storage of recreational and semi-tractor truck vehicles shall be permitted within residential zoning districts according to the following table.

Type of Vehicle

Permitted Location for Parking and Storage Year Round

Maximum Distance Extended From the Front Building Line

Minimum Distance From Back of Sidewalk

Minimum Distance From Back of Curb

Fifth wheel camper

Side or rear yard

10 feet

5 feet

15 feet

Travel trailer

Side or rear yard

10 feet

5 feet

15 feet

Pop-up camper when fully stowed

Side or rear yard or driveway

No maximum

5 feet

15 feet

Enclosed cargo trailer

Side or rear yard

10 feet

5 feet

15 feet

Open trailer

Side or rear yard or driveway

No maximum

5 feet

15 feet

Semi-tractor truck

Motorhome

Side or Rear Yard

10 feet

5 feet if parked with front bumper facing the street, OR 15 feet if parked with front bumper facing the interior of the property.

15 feet

Boat on a trailer

Side or rear yard

10 feet

5 feet

15 feet

On corner lots, distances apply to both street frontages

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1. Is it possible to receive more than 1 ticket in the downtown 2-hour parking district in the same day?
2. If I move my vehicle within or leave the downtown parking district boundaries and return to the parking district during the restricted time period, am I still in violation of the ordinance?
3. How long can I leave a vehicle or trailer parked on the street?
4. Who do I call if a vehicle or trailer remains parked on the street for several days?
5. Why are there regulations on where and how long I can leave a trailer parked?
6. Can I park a vehicle on my yard or lawn?
7. How many cars can my neighbor have in their driveway?
8. Can I park an unlicensed or inoperable vehicle in my driveway?
9. Can I place a cover over an unlicensed or inoperable vehicle and keep it?
10. Where can I park my camper or boat trailer?
11. Can someone stay in a camper or recreational vehicle parked on my property?