Dearborn limits RV, boat, and trailer storage in residential zones to side or rear yards on an improved surface. On-street storage beyond 48 hours is generally prohibited.
Under the Dearborn Zoning Ordinance, recreational vehicles, boats, and utility trailers owned by a resident may be stored on residential property but must be located behind the front building line in a side or rear yard, on a paved or gravel surface, and screened where practical from adjoining properties. Storage of commercial trailers or more than one RV per lot is typically prohibited in single-family districts. On-street parking of an RV, boat trailer, or camper is allowed only for short-term loading and unloading (generally 48 hours) and is banned during snow emergencies. The vehicle or trailer must be owned by the resident or a guest, must display current registration, and may not be occupied as a dwelling except for short guest visits. Check with the Zoning Office at (313) 943-2150 before building a dedicated RV pad.
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