RVs, boats, and trailers in Chesapeake may be parked on residential property only in side or rear yards, screened from public view. Front-yard or driveway parking of recreational vehicles is limited to 72 hours for loading/unloading.
Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance Article 14 (Residential District Standards) regulates RV and boat storage. Recreational vehicles over 20 feet must be stored behind the front building line and screened by a 6-foot privacy fence or evergreen hedge. Temporary front-driveway parking is permitted for up to 72 hours per week for loading/cleaning. Boats on trailers follow the same rules. No occupancy of RVs as dwellings on residential property. HOAs in Greenbrier, Great Bridge, and Western Branch often impose stricter restrictions than the city code.
Zoning violation notice: 10 days to comply. Civil penalty 100-500 dollars per day continuing violation per VA Code 15.2-2286.
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