Reading, PA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Time limit
- 24 hours in plain view
- Vehicle types
- Boats, trailers, RVs DOT Class 5+
- Districts covered
- Residential and commercial-residential districts
- Permits
- 2 temporary permits/year, $50 each
Summary
Reading limits parking a boat, camping trailer or recreational vehicle rated DOT Class 5 or higher to 24 hours in plain view of the street in its residential and residential-commercial zoning districts, unless the owner holds one of two annual temporary permits.
It shall be unlawful for a person to park for more than 24 hours in plain view from the public right-of-way any attached or unattached motorized boat, trailer, camping trailer, or vehicle rated Department of Transportation Class 5 or greater in the following zoning districts: R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-3 - Residential Districts. Commercial Residential Districts - C-R. Commercial Neighborhood Districts - C-N. Residential Professional Office - R-PO. Preservation.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-8: Current through August 10, 2026).
Full Breakdown
The 24-hour cap applies in the R-1A, R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential districts plus the Commercial Residential, Commercial Neighborhood, Residential Professional Office and Preservation districts. Each household can apply to the Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Office for up to two temporary recreational-vehicle permits a year, costing $50 apiece, to keep a vehicle parked longer. Separately, mobile homes and RVs no longer than 24 feet and no heavier than 12,000 pounds GVW may be stored on private property under the zoning code's own parking rules.
Violations & Fines
After a posted or delivered warning, an unremoved recreational vehicle can draw a citation and fine under the same schedule as other vehicle-nuisance violations, and the vehicle may be towed if it is not removed within 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep my boat in the driveway in a Reading residential zone?
Does the 24-hour rule apply to a stored RV on private property?
Sources & Official References
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