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Jefferson Parish, LA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Must sit
Behind front building line
Or setback
60 ft from front lot line
Over 7 ft tall
5 ft side/rear + screened
Screen height
Minimum 6-foot fence
Code
Zoning Sec. 40-661(g)

Summary

The parish zoning code lets residents keep RVs and boats on their lot, but they must sit behind the front building line (or 60 feet back) and, if over seven feet tall, be set back five feet and screened from neighbors and the street.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Jefferson Parish. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Recreational vehicles and recreational watercraft not parked or stored inside of a fully enclosed garage shall be parked or stored completely behind the front building line of the principal structure or not less than sixty (60) feet from the front lot line, whichever is closest to the front lot line.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 20 Update 2).

Full Breakdown

Under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 40-661(g)), a recreational vehicle or watercraft not inside a fully enclosed garage must be parked completely behind the front building line of the home, or at least 60 feet from the front lot line, whichever is closer to the street. Units taller than seven feet must be at least five feet from a side or rear lot line and screened by a six-foot living, wood, brick, vinyl or masonry fence. Detached and incorporated cities (Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego) set their own rules.

Violations & Fines

Zoning violations are handled through the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement and the administrative-adjudication hearing officer, with corrective orders and fines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep my boat in the driveway front yard?
No. In unincorporated Jefferson Parish, RVs and watercraft must be stored behind the front building line or 60 feet back, not in the front-yard driveway unless enclosed in a garage.
Do I need to screen a tall RV?
Yes. RVs or watercraft over seven feet tall must be five feet off side/rear lot lines and screened by a six-foot opaque or living fence from neighbors and the street.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Jefferson Parish

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