Lee's Summit, MO Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Stored per lot
- One (plus one parked)
- Surface
- Paved/concrete only, no grass
- RV over 20 ft
- Accessory pad or corner drive
- Living in RV
- Max 28 days/year
- Setback
- Not over any lot line
Summary
Lee's Summit limits residential lots to one stored RV, boat, or trailer (plus one more parked), all on a hard paved surface. RVs longer than 20 feet must sit on an accessory pad or a separate corner-lot drive.
Storage or parking of items permitted by Table 302.11.1 shall only be allowed on hard surfaces, i.e., asphaltic concrete, Portland cement concrete or masonry pavers engineered to support the weight of said vehicle, except as specifically noted otherwise.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 55 | Unified Development Ordinance: Supplement 15).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 16, Sec. 16-204 (Section 302.11) governs recreational-vehicle storage. On most residential lots (AG, RDR, RLL, R-1, RP-1, RP-2) only one boat, watercraft, ATV, camper, trailer, or RV may be stored (more than 7 days), with one additional allowed to park (7 days or less), unless kept in a garage or screened from view. All must sit on asphalt, concrete, or engineered masonry pavers: never grass. RVs over 20 feet require a two-car-or-larger drive with an accessory pad or a separate corner-lot drive. Living in an RV is capped at 28 days per year.
Violations & Fines
Property Maintenance Code violations draw fines of $50 (first) to $500 (repeat) under Sec. 16-104, each day a separate offense, after written notice from Neighborhood Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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