Arlington prohibits parking RVs, motorhomes over 30 feet, and vehicles with carrying capacity over 4,000 lbs in any yard. RVs must be stored behind the front building line on improved surfaces. All stored vehicles must have current registration.
Arlington regulates RV and large vehicle parking through the Nuisance Chapter. Motorhomes, campers, or trailers longer than 30 feet may not be parked on any yard. Vehicles with a carrying capacity over 4,000 pounds face similar yard parking restrictions. RVs and boats must be stored behind the front building line and on improved all-weather parking surfaces (asphalt or concrete). Parking on grass or dirt is prohibited. Vehicles must have current registration and be operable. Screening behind a fence satisfies visibility requirements. Street parking of RVs is subject to the standard 72-hour limit. The entertainment district area has additional temporary restrictions during stadium events.
RV in yard violation: citation and fine. Parking on unimproved surface: citation. Vehicles without current registration: nuisance violation.
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