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Anderson, IN Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

RV size
400 sq ft or less
Camping limit
30 consecutive days
Yearly cap
60 days per calendar year
Placement
Behind front wall of home
Lot line setback
Minimum 5 feet

Summary

Anderson's Zoning Ordinance lets you keep an RV, boat, or travel trailer on a residential lot with an occupied home. It may be used as temporary living/camping for up to 30 consecutive days (60 days/year), placed behind the front wall of the house and 5+ feet from the lot line.

On residential lots with an existing and occupied home, a recreational vehicle may be utilized as temporary residence, or for camping, for up to 30 consecutive days. A maximum of 60 days per calendar year shall be allowed... Such placements shall be behind the front wall of the residence.

Full Breakdown

Anderson defines a recreational vehicle as a single-chassis vehicle 400 square feet or less, designed for recreational camping, travel, or seasonal use. On residential lots with an existing, occupied home, an RV may be used as a temporary residence or for camping up to 30 consecutive days, capped at 60 days per calendar year with 30 days between placements. Such placements must be behind the front wall of the residence and at least 5 feet from the lot line. RVs on lots with no occupied home, and not in a legal campground or private recreational site, may be tagged and removed. RVs cannot be lived in on commercial or industrial property (except a public camp).

Violations & Fines

RVs used or camped on lots without an occupied home, or otherwise in violation, may be tagged then removed under the codes in place at the time of infraction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I live in my RV parked at my Anderson house?
Only temporarily. On a residential lot with an occupied home, an RV may be used for camping or temporary residence up to 30 consecutive days, and 60 days total per calendar year.
Where on the lot can the RV go?
Placements must be behind the front wall of the residence and at least 5 feet from the lot line under the Zoning Ordinance's recreational vehicle standards.

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