Murfreesboro, TN Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Boat limit
- 1 boat + trailer per unit
- RV limit
- 1 camping trailer/RV per unit
- ATV/jet ski limit
- 2 units + 1 trailer
- Location rule
- never in the front yard
Summary
Murfreesboro caps outdoor residential storage to one boat, one camping trailer or RV, and two ATVs or jet skis per dwelling, all barred from the front yard.
outdoor storage of no more than: one boat and boat trailer; two personal watercraft ("jet skis") and one trailer for such; or two all-terrain vehicles and one trailer for such per dwelling unit; provided, no part of such storage may be located in a required front yard; (13) outdoor storage of one camping trailer or recreational vehicle per dwelling unit; provided no part of such storage/parking area shall be located in a required front yard and provided such camping trailer or recreational vehicle shall not be used for living or sleeping except for bona fide temporary instances of visiting relatives or family members not to exceed fourteen days in any calendar year; (14) Retail sales events, e.g. yard sales, artist and artisan open house showings, charity fundraisers etc., shall be permitted in residential districts provided the following standards are met: (a) there are no more than four one-day events, which may be consecutive, during a twelve month period on any property; (b) no exterior set up of displays are erected on the property more than twenty-four hours in advance of the event; (c) no event shall begin before 10:00 AM or continue beyond 9:00 PM on Sundays
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Appendix A - Zoning Section 25(B)(12) and (13) limit outdoor storage per dwelling unit to one boat and trailer, two personal watercraft ("jet skis") and one trailer, or two all-terrain vehicles and one trailer, plus one camping trailer or recreational vehicle. None of this storage may sit in a required front yard. A stored camping trailer or RV cannot be used for living or sleeping, except for visiting relatives or family for up to fourteen days a year.
Violations & Fines
Storing an RV, boat, or trailer in the front yard, exceeding the per-dwelling unit limits, or living in a parked camper beyond the 14-day guest exception is a zoning violation subject to enforcement action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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