Dallas prohibits RV and boat storage in front yards. Vehicles must be behind the front building line on improved surfaces with current registration. HOAs often impose stricter restrictions.
Dallas zoning regulations prohibit RV, boat, and trailer storage in front yards. These vehicles must be parked behind the front building line on improved (paved) surfaces. Registration must be current. Vehicles may not be occupied as living quarters on residential property. Many Dallas neighborhoods have HOAs that impose stricter rules than city code. The city's Code Compliance Division enforces storage violations. Vehicles must be in operable condition.
Front yard storage: Code Compliance citation. Unregistered or inoperable vehicles: separate violation. Non-compliance fines start at $200 per day. HOA enforcement is separate.
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