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Erie, PA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

On-street RV permit
None (no RV-specific program)
Governing local rule
Erie Sec. 521.04 (72-hour storage)
State prohibited places
75 Pa.C.S. Sec. 3353
Private-lot storage
Limited by Erie Zoning Ordinance (R / W-R districts)

Summary

No Erie ordinance creates an RV- or boat-specific on-street parking program; recreational vehicles, boat trailers, and campers parked on city streets are governed by the general 72-hour storage limit in Section 521.04 and the statewide prohibited-places rule in 75 Pa.C.S. Section 3353. On private lots, Erie's zoning code limits outdoor storage of such vehicles.

(5) Storage, which shall consist of allowing such vehicle to remain in one place continuously for over seventy-two hours.

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Full Breakdown

Erie's Codified Ordinances do not contain a separate on-street permit scheme dedicated to recreational vehicles, motorhomes, campers, or boat trailers. S. Section 3353, such as on a sidewalk, within an intersection, within 15 feet of a hydrant, or where signs prohibit it. S. Section 6109. Off-street, Erie's Zoning Ordinance restricts the outdoor parking and storage of large recreational and commercial vehicles in residential districts; in residential (R) and working-residential (W-R) districts only a limited number of permitted vehicles may be stored on a lot, and prohibited types (dump trucks, buses, tractor trailers and similar) may not be stored at all.

Violations & Fines

An RV or boat trailer left over 72 hours on a street is a storage violation under Erie Section 521.04 and may be towed. State prohibited-place violations under 75 Pa.C.S. Section 3353 are summary offenses with fines up to $50 plus costs. Outdoor storage that exceeds the zoning code's limits is a zoning violation enforced by the City's code enforcement office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my RV or boat trailer on an Erie street?
There is no RV-specific street program, so it is treated like any vehicle: it cannot remain in one place over 72 hours (Section 521.04) and cannot park in any place prohibited by 75 Pa.C.S. Section 3353, such as on sidewalks, in intersections, or within 15 feet of a hydrant.
Can I store my RV in my driveway in Erie?
Erie's Zoning Ordinance limits outdoor storage of large recreational and commercial vehicles in residential districts, restricting the number and types of vehicles that may be stored on a residential lot. Check the zoning code for your district before long-term storage.
Is there a permit for parking a camper on the street overnight?
No. Erie does not issue on-street recreational-vehicle permits. The 72-hour storage limit and the statewide prohibited-places rules apply instead.

Sources & Official References

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