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Milwaukee, WI Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

RV limit
1 recreational vehicle per lot
Max length
22 feet
Max height
10 feet
Max wheels
6 wheels
Location
Rear yard or side yard only

Summary

Milwaukee allows only one recreational vehicle per lot in single-family, two-family and multi-family districts, and caps any parked vehicle at 22 feet long, 10 feet tall, or six wheels.

b-6. Recreational Vehicles. Not more than one recreational vehicle, other than a motorcycle or

snowmobile, may be parked on a lot in a single-family, 2-family or multi-family district.

b-7. Maximum Vehicle Length, Vehicle Height and Number of Wheels. No vehicle in excess of 22 feet

in length, or in excess of 10 feet in height or with more than 6 wheels may be parked on a lot in a single-family,

2-family or multi-family district.

b-8. Tow Trucks. No tow truck may be parked on a lot in a single-family, 2-family or multi-family zoning

district unless the tow truck is parked inside a building.

b-9. Unregistered Vehicles. No motor vehicle lacking valid license plates shall be parked for a period

exceeding 30 days outside any structure or lot used in whole or in part for residential purposes.

c. Access Drives. c-1. Location. An access drive leading to parking spaces in a permitted rear-yard

or side-yard location may be located in a required setback area. An access drive which leads to permitted

parking spaces may also be used for parking, but any such parking shall not count toward the parking-space

requirements of s. 295-403-2. An access drive may be placed directly adjacent to an interior side property

line.

c-2. Configuration. An access drive shall generally traverse the front property line at a right angle. The

commissioner of public works shall approve the location and design of the curb cut and driveway apron for the

Source: Milwaukee Code of OrdinancesView official code

Full Breakdown

Milwaukee's zoning code caps outdoor vehicle storage on residential lots: no more than one recreational vehicle (other than a motorcycle or snowmobile) may be parked on a single-family, two-family or multi-family lot, and no parked vehicle, including a boat or trailer, may exceed 22 feet in length, 10 feet in height, or six wheels. Parking spaces must sit in the rear yard or the side yard beyond the required setback; RVs, boats and trailers cannot be stored in the front yard, front setback, side setback, or street-facing setbacks. The city classifies boats over 20 feet as heavy motor vehicles subject to the same size cap.

Violations & Fines

Parking a second RV, an oversized vehicle, or storing one in the front yard violates zoning and can draw a citation and order to remove or relocate the vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my boat or RV in the driveway in front of my house?
No. Parking spaces for RVs, boats and trailers must be in the rear yard or a side yard beyond the required setback: front-yard and front-setback parking is prohibited under § 295-505-4-b-3.
How many RVs can I keep at my Milwaukee home?
Just one. City zoning allows no more than one recreational vehicle, other than a motorcycle or snowmobile, per single-family, two-family or multi-family lot under § 295-505-4-b-6.

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