Ulster County, NY Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Ulster County does not regulate RV/boat storage; rules are set by municipality zoning codes. Town of New Paltz Chapter 140-11 allows RV and boat storage in side or rear yards only, with minimum 10-ft side setback and 15-ft rear setback; front yard storage prohibited. Town of Saugerties §245-21 allows one RV or boat per residential lot stored in rear yard, 10-ft setback. Town of Rochester §140-31 permits storage in side or rear yard; maximum size 40 ft length. City of Kingston §405-33 permits RV/boat storage on driveway for up to 72 hours with a longer-term storage exemption by permit. Town of Woodstock §260-9 restricts RV parking in R districts to rear yards. Occupied RVs as temporary dwellings are limited to 14-30 days in most towns (New Paltz 14 days, Saugerties 30 days) and require permits from the Building Department; longer stays during active construction of a primary residence may be allowed by special permit. On-street overnight parking of RVs is prohibited in most villages and cities. State parks and DEC campgrounds (Kenneth Wilson, North-South Lake, Woodland Valley) regulate RV camping separately. NY VTL §1200 restricts parking unregistered RVs or boats on public streets; §1203 prohibits trailers blocking sight distance or visibility triangles at intersections.