Orlando, FL Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Orlando City Code Chapter 58 (Vehicles and Traffic) and Chapter 65 (Land Development Code) regulate the storage of recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and similar equipment in residential zones. Storage on a residential lot is generally permitted only behind the front building line of the principal structure (i.e., in the side or rear yard), on a paved, gravel, or otherwise stabilized surface, screened from the street where feasible. RVs and boats may not be used as dwellings or for overnight occupancy on residential property; temporary occupancy by visiting guests is sometimes allowed for limited periods. On public streets, RVs and boat trailers may not be parked for more than 24 hours in residential areas under typical municipal practice, and overnight parking on city streets without a permit can lead to citation under FL Statute 715.07 (abandoned vehicles) and Orlando code. Many Orlando subdivisions, particularly in MetroWest, Hunters Creek, and gated communities, prohibit visible RV and boat storage entirely through HOA covenants, which can be stricter than city rules. Loading and unloading for trips is typically allowed for 24 to 72 hours.