York County, PA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- County residential rule
- None: set by municipality
- Legal authority
- PA MPC, 53 P.S. §10101
- County park boat trailers
- Marked areas only (§ 75-14)
- County park pull-behind trailers
- Not in posted restricted areas
- Where to check
- Your borough/township zoning office
Summary
York County itself sets no rule for RVs, boats, or trailers on residential streets or lots: that is decided by your borough, city, or township under Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code. The only county-level restriction is inside York County Parks, where boat-trailer and pull-behind areas are marked.
No Person shall: … Park a motor vehicle in any area restricted for vehicles equipped with boat trailers.
Full Breakdown
Residential RV, boat, and trailer parking in York County is governed by each municipality (York City, Hanover, Red Lion, Spring Garden Township, etc.), not the county: land use is a municipal power under the PA MPC (Act 247, 53 P.S. §10101 et seq.). The one county-administered rule is in York County Code Chapter 75, which restricts where boat-trailer vehicles and pull-behind trailers may be parked within county parks. Check your township's zoning office for driveway, side-yard, and street storage limits on recreational vehicles.
Violations & Fines
Municipal RV/boat parking violations are fined by your borough or township. Inside York County parks, a Chapter 75 violation is a summary offense carrying $75–$800 and up to 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my RV on my York County street?
Does York County limit boat trailers?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in York County
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