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Provo, UT Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified June 2026

Key Facts

Street time limit
72 consecutive hours (Code 9.31.055)
Residential setback
12.5 feet from sidewalk for portions over 3 ft high (Code 14.34.060)
Allowed locations
Driveway/paved area, side yard, or rear yard

Summary

Recreational vehicles, trailers, and boats may not be parked on any public street or alley for more than 72 consecutive hours (Provo City Code 9.31.055), and in residential zones they cannot be stored in a front or street-side yard except on a driveway set back 12.5 feet from the sidewalk (Code 14.34.060).

It is unlawful for any person to park a recreational vehicle, trailer, boat, or similar conveyance whether attached or unattached to a motor vehicle, upon any public street or alley for more than 72 consecutive hours. [Any unit] moved from one spot and reparked on the same block within 72 hours shall be deemed to have been continuously parked.

Source: Provo City Code §14.34.060 – Boats, RVs, TrailersView official code

Full Breakdown

055 (Using Streets for Parking of Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Boats), it is unlawful to park a recreational vehicle, trailer, boat, or similar conveyance, whether attached or unattached to a motor vehicle, on any public street or alley for more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours; a unit moved and reparked on the same block face within 72 hours is deemed to have been continuously parked. 060 (Boats, Recreational Vehicles, and Trailers) provides that in any residential (R) zone such units may be parked on a side yard (not a street side yard) or rear yard, and may not be kept in a front or street side yard unless parked on a driveway or paved parking area, set back at least twelve and one-half (12-1/2) feet from the inside edge of the sidewalk (or property line where no sidewalk exists) for any portion over three (3) feet in height, and without encroaching into the public right-of-way. 100).

Violations & Fines

Street violations beyond 72 hours are enforced as civil parking infractions under Chapter 9.17 and may result in citation and towing. Zoning violations under 14.34.060 are handled by Code Compliance (Development Services), 801-852-6427.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I park my RV on a Provo street?
No more than 72 consecutive hours; moving it on the same block face within 72 hours does not reset the clock.
Can I store a boat in my front yard in Provo?
Only on a driveway or paved area set back at least 12.5 feet from the sidewalk for any portion over 3 feet high; otherwise it must be in a side or rear yard.

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