Bristol Borough Ch. 27 limits RVs to one per residential lot in R-1, R-1A, and R-2 districts, max 9% of lot area. RVs may not be used for living or sleeping. No trailers (except RVs) for more than 30 days. Planned developments prohibit outdoor RV storage.
Bristol Borough zoning (Chapter 27) strictly regulates recreational vehicle parking. Only one RV may park on a residential lot in R-1, R-1A, and R-2 Residential Districts, and it may not occupy more than 9% of the existing lot area. RVs parked or stored on residential lots shall not be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes. In commercial and industrial districts, vehicles (including truck trailers) or vehicular dwellings without current license plates must be parked within completely enclosed accessory buildings (unless at a sales agency). No licensed or unlicensed trailer (excluding RVs) shall remain on a lot for more than 30 days in any district. Within planned developments, outdoor storage of boats, campers, RVs, or motor homes is prohibited entirely.
Zoning violations for non-compliant RV storage. May require removal of vehicle.
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