Champaign County and its cities zone residential land, so you can usually store an RV, boat, or trailer on your own lot, but Champaign and Urbana restrict front-yard and long-term street storage, and living in a parked RV is prohibited.
Storage of RVs, boats, campers, and trailers on residential property is controlled by Champaign, Urbana, and county zoning rather than left to the owner. A resident may generally keep a personal recreational vehicle on their own lot, most often in a rear or side yard or on a driveway, but ordinances commonly bar long-term storage in a required front-yard setback or on a public street. The vehicle must usually be operable and currently registered, and occupying a parked RV as a residence is prohibited. Exact setback and screening rules depend on the city and zoning district, and HOAs are often stricter.
Storing an RV or boat in a prohibited front setback, on the street beyond the allowed time, or as a dwelling is a zoning violation that draws a notice, daily fines, and possible towing.
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Champaign County, IL
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