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Port St. Lucie, FL Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Code section
Sec. 73.04(b); Sec. 158.217(E)
Where allowed
Garage, paved driveway, side or rear
Rear setback
Ten-foot rear lot setback
Living in an RV
Prohibited under Sec. 73.03
Fine
$25.00, up to five days jail

Summary

Recreational vehicles and boats may sit in a residential area only inside an enclosed structure, on a paved driveway, or to the side or rear of the home behind the ten-foot rear setback. Nobody may live in them.

No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored in any residential area unless the vehicle is stored inside an enclosed garage or other structure, parked on a paved driveway or parked to the side or rear of the principal structure, provided the applicable ten-foot rear lot setback is maintained.

Source: City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances (Municode)View official code

Full Breakdown

Section 73.01 defines a recreational vehicle broadly enough to take in travel trailers, motor homes, campers, and a boat with its trailer. Section 73.04(b) then says none of them may be parked or stored in a residential area unless stored inside an enclosed garage or other structure, parked on a paved driveway, or parked to the side or rear of the principal structure with the ten-foot rear lot setback kept clear. Zoning Section 158.217(E) adds that major recreation equipment cannot be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping on a residentially zoned lot. Section 72.01(h) separately bans parking in the wide side of the front yard.

Violations & Fines

A violation of Sections 73.01 through 73.04 is punishable by a $25.00 fine, up to five days in jail, or both, with each day a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my RV or boat in my driveway in Port St. Lucie?
Yes, if the driveway is paved. Section 73.04(b) allows storage inside an enclosed garage or other structure, on a paved driveway, or to the side or rear of the home with the ten-foot rear setback maintained.
Can I park a boat or RV in my front yard?
No. Section 72.01(h) prohibits parking on any part of a residential front yard except an area built for it, and bans parking absolutely in the wide side of the front yard.
Can someone live in an RV parked at a home?
No. Section 73.03 says no recreational vehicle shall at any time be used as a residence, and Section 158.217(E) bars living, sleeping or housekeeping in major recreation equipment on a residentially zoned lot.

Sources & Official References

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