Babylon, NY Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- RV/camper parking
- Allowed at owner's residence
- No living use
- Can't be used as living quarters
- Registration required
- Must be NY DMV-registered
- Other trailers/containers
- Need a town permit
- Governing section
- Town Code § 213-451
Summary
The Town of Babylon lets homeowners park a recreational vehicle or camper on their own property, but it can't be used as living or sleeping quarters and must be registered with the New York DMV.
This section shall not prohibit the parking of any recreational vehicle or camper by the owner thereof upon the premises where such owner actually resides, provided that such vehicle or camper shall not be used for living or sleeping quarters on such premises and is registered with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
§ 213-452. Permit required; application; investigation.
A. Any person owning any land within the Town or occupying the same as tenant or otherwise who shall hereafter desire to use or permit such land or any part thereof to be used for the storage, parking or maintenance of a trailer or container not otherwise excluded in this article shall, before such use is made and annually thereafter, obtain a permit therefore in the following manner.
B. Application in writing shall be made to the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development for the issuance to the applicant of a permit, which application shall state and illustrate in detail, by means of such documentation, plans and visual aids as are required by the Commissioner, the particulars of the applicant's request.
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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Town of Babylon's trailer article (Ch. 213, Art. XXXVIII) generally requires a permit from the Commissioner of Planning and Development before storing a trailer or container on any lot in the town. Section 213-451E carves out an exception for recreational vehicles and campers: an owner may park one on the property where they actually live without a permit, so long as it is not used as living or sleeping quarters and stays currently registered with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Boats and other marine craft face a separate rule confining them to a driveway or garage within required yards.
Violations & Fines
Storing an unpermitted trailer or container is presumed a violation under § 213-451B and is punishable under the general Town Code § 213-8 zoning penalty: fines from $250 to $1,000, up to 15 days' jail, or an administrative penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
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