Allen County, IN Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Where allowed
- Driveway or connected improved surface
- Trailer size cap
- Up to 100 square feet
- Condition
- Must be licensed and operable
- Code section
- 3-4-2-1(3)
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Allen County
Summary
In unincorporated Allen County, licensed and operable recreational vehicles, campers, boats and pull-behind trailers up to 100 sq ft may be parked at a home only in a driveway or on an improved surface directly connected to a driveway.
In any residential district, licensed and operable automobiles, vans, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, campers, boats, small (one-ton, panel or pickup) trucks, and pull-behind trailers up to 100 square feet in size shall only be permitted to be parked in a driveway or on an improved surface directly connected to a driveway.
Full Breakdown
The Allen County Zoning Ordinance (Title 3, Article 4, section 3-4-2-1) governs residential parking in the unincorporated county. In any residential district, RVs, campers, boats and small trailers are permitted only when licensed, operable, and parked on a driveway or an improved surface connected to it. Larger pull-behind trailers over 100 sq ft are prohibited outside on residential lots. Broader outdoor storage (semi-trailers, buses, oversized trailers) is allowed only on A1 agricultural parcels over five acres. Inside Fort Wayne, New Haven or other towns, the city's own code applies instead of the county's.
Violations & Fines
Zoning enforcement by Fort Wayne-Allen County Planning; property owners receive notice to remove, then face civil zoning penalties for non-compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my RV on the grass beside my driveway?
Does this apply inside Fort Wayne?
Sources & Official References
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