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Overland Park, KS Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)

Heavy Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Street limit: 48 consecutive hours, then tow
RV storage: Screened, side or rear yard
Setback: 3 feet from side, rear lines
Commercial vehicle: Banned in residential districts
Surface: Paved driveway or parking area required

Summary

Overland Park sets no citywide overnight street-parking ban, but layers strict residential rules: RVs, boats and trailers must be screened behind a fence in a side or rear yard, commercial vehicles are barred from residential areas entirely, and streets clear at 48 hours.

Any parking or storage of Recreational Vehicles, boats and Hauling Trailers, not screened from view from any public right-of-way or adjacent property by a wall or fence that is not specifically permitted by this Section is prohibited.

Source: City of Overland Park Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: latest section effective 1901-01-01).

Full Breakdown

OPMC 7.22.080 prohibits parking a recreational vehicle, boat, or hauling trailer unless it is screened from the right-of-way and adjacent property by a wall or fence, placed behind the front surface of the residence, kept 3 feet off side and rear lines, and held to 20% of the outside storage area. Driveway parking requires a Director permit and covers only a visitor vehicle. OPMC 7.22.070 bars commercial vehicles from residential streets and yards, defined by GVWR over 10,000 pounds, length over 20 feet, width or height over 8 feet, or being a step van, box van, bus, or semi-tractor. Streets clear at 48 hours under OPMC 12.20.001(D).

Violations & Fines

Public offense under OPMC 7.22.110, penalized per 1.12.010, each day a separate offense; street violations draw tow and impound under Chapter 12.20.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my RV in my driveway?

Only with a Director permit, and only for a vehicle owned or leased by a visitor to the residence. Resident RVs must be screened behind a fence in a side or rear yard.

Is my work van allowed at home overnight?

Not if it is a step van, box van, or exceeds 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, 8 feet tall, or 10,000 pounds GVWR. OPMC 7.22.070 bars those from residential districts.

Can guests sleep in a camper in my driveway?

Only under a Director permit issued under OPMC 7.22.080(D), which specifies the approved time period; otherwise OPMC 7.22.090 bars using vehicles as living quarters.

Sources & Official References

[1]City of Overland Park Municipal Code

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