Pinal County, AZ Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Screening height
- Solid wall/fence min. 7 feet
- Surface
- Dustproof, side or rear yard
- Small-lot outdoor limit
- One RV (under 35,000 sq ft)
- Large-lot max
- Up to five RVs
- Front-yard temporary
- 72 hours per 7 days
Summary
In unincorporated Pinal County, RVs and boats (both count as recreational vehicles) may be stored on residential lots but the outdoor unit must sit on a dustproof surface in a side or rear yard, screened by a solid 7-foot wall or fence. Front-yard parking is temporary only.
Temporary parking of a Recreational Vehicle in a Front Yard is permitted for loading/unloading purposes or for repairs for no more than a period of time not to exceed 72 consecutive hours within seven (7) consecutive days.
Full Breakdown
Pinal County's Development Services Code (2.185.060) treats travel trailers, motorhomes, boats and boat trailers alike as recreational vehicles. On lots under 35,000 sq ft, one RV may be kept outside an enclosed garage if it is on a dustproof surface in a side or rear yard, fully screened from streets and neighbors by a solid wall, fence or gate at least seven feet tall. Larger lots (35,000+ sq ft) allow up to five, scaling one per 5,000 sq ft. RVs can't connect to utilities (except to charge the battery) or be lived in without a permit. Front-yard parking is limited to 72 consecutive hours per week. Cities set their own rules.
Violations & Fines
Zoning violations are a Class 2 misdemeanor under A.R.S. 11-808, with each day a separate offense; civil penalties up to $750/day may also apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a boat count as a recreational vehicle here?
Can I live in my RV on my lot?
Sources & Official References
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