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Madison, AL Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Code section
Sec. 32-132; 32-133
Street storage
Prohibited in residential zones
Covered vehicles
RV, motor home, boat, trailer
Private property RVs
Exempt from heavy-vehicle rule
General penalty
Up to $500 fine (Sec. 1-9)

Summary

Madison bans leaving any recreational vehicle, mobile home, motor home, boat, or trailer on a public street in R-1A, R-1B, R-2, R-3, or R-4 residential zones. Privately owned RVs parked entirely on your own private property are exempt.

It shall be unlawful for any person, whether owner or operator, to leave on any public street or thoroughfare in any R-1A, R-1B, R-2, R-3, or R-4 residential zone... any recreational vehicle, mobile home, motor home, boat, or trailer.

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Full Breakdown

Under Code of Ordinances Sec. 32-132, it is unlawful to leave an RV, mobile home, motor home, boat, or trailer on any public street or thoroughfare in a residential zone. Sec. 32-133 further bars trucks and trailers of 1.5 tons or greater from residential zones unless actively loading or unloading; that heavy-vehicle rule expressly does not apply to privately owned recreational vehicles parked exclusively on private property. So keep the boat or RV in your driveway or yard (subject to the front-yard paving rules in Sec. 32-134), not on the street.

Violations & Fines

A parking violation is a municipal offense; unless a specific scheduled fine applies, Sec. 1-9 sets a fine of $1 to $500 and/or up to 12 months, each day a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my boat trailer on the street overnight?
No. Sec. 32-132 makes it unlawful to leave a boat or trailer on any public street in a residential zone in Madison. Park it on your own private property instead.
Can I keep an RV in my driveway?
Yes. A privately owned RV parked exclusively on private property is exempt from the heavy-vehicle rule, though front-yard paving limits in Sec. 32-134 still apply.

Sources & Official References

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