Orange County, FL Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Boats per quarter-acre lot
- Up to 2
- RVs per lot
- 1 maximum
- Large boat/RV setback
- 10 ft side, 5 ft rear
- Governing section
- Orange County Code § 38-79(45)
Summary
Boats and RVs are barred from unincorporated Orange County lots by default; section 38-79(45) then sets exact counts, yard locations, setbacks and permits that allow them.
(45)...no boat or boat trailer, regardless of its length, and no recreational vehicle, may be parked, stored, or otherwise kept on a lot or parcel....a.1.For a lot or parcel less than or equal to one-quarter acre, the maximum total number is two (2) boats and boat trailers, with a maximum number of one (1) boat in the front yard...j....the owner of such a recreational vehicle shall obtain a permit from the zoning division in order to park, store or keep the recreational vehicle at the lot or parcel.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 128).
Full Breakdown
Section 38-79(45) opens by banning boats, boat trailers and recreational vehicles from being parked or stored on a lot, then carves out detailed exceptions: up to two boats on a quarter-acre lot (one in the front yard), boats over 24 feet limited to the rear half of the lot with a zoning permit, and just one RV per lot, kept on an approved surface with a 10-foot side and 5-foot rear setback and a required Zoning Division permit.
Violations & Fines
Parking a boat or RV beyond the count, size or yard limits in section 38-79(45), or without the required zoning permit for larger boats and RVs, is a code violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boats can I keep at my Orange County home?
Do I need a permit for an RV parked in my yard?
Sources & Official References
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