RVs may park on public street directly in front of dwelling for up to 24 hours for loading/unloading with advance notification to Des Plaines Police. Proposed rules (2025) would add restrictions.
Des Plaines MC §7-3-2 permits parking of travel trailers, campers, RVs, boats, and moving trailers on a public street or parkway in front of the owner's dwelling for up to 24 hours for loading/unloading, provided advance notice is given to the Des Plaines Police Department. In early 2025, the City Council considered stricter RV rules including a 1-RV-per-property limit, bans on sleeping in RVs, and prohibitions on utility hook-ups.
Violations of RV parking regulations are subject to fines up to $750 per offense. Nonconforming RVs must be brought into compliance by September 30, 2025.
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