Springfield, IL Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Springfield City Code Sec. 79.22 (Ord. 467-11-24, 2024)
- Emergency/temporary stop limit
- 1 hour
- Max RV/trailer street parking
- 48 consecutive hours (Sec. 79.29(a)(2))
- Mobile homes
- Prohibited on public way except per Ch. 155 (Sec. 79.23)
Summary
Springfield City Code Sec. 79.22 makes it unlawful to park any trailer or motor home on any street, alley, highway, or other public place within the city except as the chapter allows. Emergency or temporary stopping of a trailer or motor home is permitted for no longer than one hour, subject to any stricter local parking rules for that location.
It shall be unlawful, within the limits of the city, for any person to park any trailer or motor home on any street, alley, or highway, or other public place within the city, except as provided in this chapter. Emergency or temporary stopping or parking is permitted on any street, alley or highway for not longer than one hour subject to any other and further prohibitions, regulations, or limitations imposed by the traffic and parking regulations or ordinances for that street, alley or highway.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 82).
Full Breakdown
Under Title VII, Chapter 79, Sec. 22 (amended by Ord. No. 467-11-24, adopted Nov. 19, 2024), it is unlawful for any person to park a trailer or motor home on any street, alley, highway, or other public place within Springfield except as provided in the chapter; the only allowance is emergency or temporary stopping for not longer than one hour. Boats and boat trailers fall within the 'trailer' restriction. Separately, Sec. 29(a) allows a motor home or trailer to be parked on a public street for up to 48 consecutive hours, which functions as the maximum lawful duration for short-term street parking of recreational vehicles before they must be moved.
Mobile homes are addressed separately by Sec. 23, which bars parking a mobile home on any street, alley, or highway except as provided in Chapter 155 (zoning). Owners storing RVs and boats long term should keep them on private property in compliance with the city's zoning code rather than on the public right-of-way.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful parking of a trailer or motor home on the public way is a Chapter 79 parking violation enforced by the Public Works Traffic Division and Springfield Police, subject to citation and, for vehicles left beyond the allowed period, towing under Sec. 79.29 after the required notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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