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Littleton, CO Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Street/ROW time limit
48 hours for any RV or mobile home
Visitor permit
Up to 7 days, from Dept. of Community Development
Permit eligibility
Resident sponsors a nonresident's RV or trailer
Permit display
Address and expiration shown, posted on the vehicle
Violation type
Civil traffic infraction, Littleton Municipal Court

Summary

Littleton bars parking a recreational trailer or mobile home on any street, alley, or right of way for more than 48 hours under City Code Section 9-1-6(D). A resident hosting a visitor's RV can get a 7-day special permit from the Department of Community Development instead.

D. It shall be unlawful to park or permit to stand any recreational trailer or mobile home upon any street, highway, road, alley or other such right of way for more than forty eight (48) hours. ... ... G. Upon the application of a resident of the City, a special permit may be issued by the Department of Community Development for a nonresident journeying in an oversized vehicle used for recreational purposes, or a recreational trailer, to park such vehicle on the public right of way at the applicant's residence for not more than seven (7) days. The special permit shall specify the address where the vehicle will be parked and the expiration date of the permit, and shall be prominently displayed on the vehicle.

Full Breakdown

Section 9-1-6(D) makes it unlawful to park or leave standing any recreational trailer or mobile home on a street, highway, road, alley or other right of way in Littleton for more than 48 hours. Subsection (H) defines 'recreational trailer or mobile home' as a single self-contained, motive-power-free wheeled unit built for occupancy by persons for residential purposes, whether parked temporarily or permanently, that can be towed over public highways. The code carves out a permit option in subsection (G): a Littleton resident may apply to the Department of Community Development for a special permit allowing a nonresident who is journeying in an oversized recreational vehicle, or in a recreational trailer, to park at the applicant's residence on the public right of way for up to seven days.

The permit must specify the address where the vehicle will be parked and its expiration date, and it must be prominently displayed on the vehicle itself; the section does not describe any renewal mechanism, so a stay beyond the permitted week again falls under the 48-hour rule unless a new permit issues. Ownership is established under subsection (E) by a certified copy of the state registration for the trailer or mobile home, which the code treats as prima facie evidence of both ownership and, where relevant, empty weight, along with a presumption that the registered owner is the person who parked or left it.

Violations & Fines

A violation of Section 9-1-6(D) is a civil traffic infraction under Section 9-1-12, tried without a jury in Littleton Municipal Court, and it cannot be punished by imprisonment; a no-show at a hearing results in an outstanding judgment rather than an arrest warrant. Parking beyond the 48-hour window, or beyond the dates on an issued special permit, exposes the registered owner to citation under the registration-evidence rules in subsection (E).

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I leave my camper trailer parked on a Littleton street?
No more than 48 hours. Section 9-1-6(D) makes it unlawful to park or leave any recreational trailer or mobile home on a street, alley, or other right of way beyond that window.
My out-of-town relatives are visiting in an RV, can they park longer than two days?
Yes, if you live in Littleton. Section 9-1-6(G) lets a resident apply to the Department of Community Development for a special permit allowing a nonresident's RV or trailer to park at the resident's address for up to 7 days, displayed on the vehicle.
Does the 48-hour rule apply to my own driveway?
No, Section 9-1-6(D) governs streets, alleys and other public rights of way, not private driveways or yards; it does not address parking a trailer on your own property.
What happens if I get cited for overstaying the limit?
It is treated as a civil traffic infraction under Section 9-1-12: no jury, no jail, heard in Littleton Municipal Court. The city can use your state registration record as evidence you own and parked the vehicle.

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