Knox County, TN Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Number allowed
- One per household
- Max size
- 40 ft long, 10 ft wide
- Location
- Behind front building line
- Occupancy
- Cannot be lived in
- Citation
- Zoning Ordinance 3.52.03
Summary
Knox County zoning permits one camping/travel trailer, recreational vehicle, hauling trailer, and/or boat trailer per household on a residential lot, stored behind the front building line and not occupied on site. Max 40 ft long, 10 ft wide.
One (1) camping or travel trailer, recreational vehicle, hauling trailer, and/or boat trailer not exceeding forty (40) feet in length or ten (10) feet in width shall be permitted per household living on the premises. These vehicles shall be stored behind the front building line and shall not be occupied on the site.
Full Breakdown
In residential zones, section 3.52.03 of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance allows one camping or travel trailer, recreational vehicle, hauling trailer, and/or boat trailer per household, provided it does not exceed 40 feet in length or 10 feet in width. These vehicles must be stored behind the front building line (not in the front-yard setback toward the street) and may not be lived in on the site. Storage is only permitted on lots that are actually occupied by a dwelling. Inside Knoxville or Farragut, the city/town rules apply instead.
Violations & Fines
Zoning violations are enforced by Knox County Codes Administration; owners receive a notice to comply and may appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Continued noncompliance can bring citations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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