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Springfield, MA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Front yard storage
prohibited, any size
Length limit citywide
20 ft max in residential district
Applies to
mobile homes, trailers, RVs, boats
Allowed location
side or rear yard only, under 20 ft

Summary

Springfield bans storing any mobile home, travel trailer, RV, or boat in a residential front yard, and bars any of them over 20 feet long from residential districts entirely.

The storage of a MOBILE HOME, TRAVEL TRAILER, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE or boat exceeding twenty (20) feet in length shall not be permitted in any residential ZONING DISTRICT. No MOBILE HOME, TRAVEL TRAILER, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE or boat of any size shall be stored within the FRONT YARD in any residential ZONING DISTRICT.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Section 4.4.40 of the Springfield, Massachusetts Zoning Ordinance draws a hard line on recreational-vehicle storage: no mobile home, travel trailer, recreational vehicle, or boat longer than 20 feet may be kept in any residential zoning district, no matter where on the lot it sits. Even a shorter RV, trailer, or boat can't be stored in the front yard, it has to go to the side or rear yard. The rule applies citywide across every residential district, from Residence A through Residence C, and covers units of any size once front-yard placement is involved.

Violations & Fines

Building Commissioner enforcement; criminal fine up to $100 first offense, $300 each subsequent offense, each day a separate violation (Zoning Ordinance § 11.1.21).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my boat in my front yard in Springfield, MA?
No. Springfield's zoning ordinance bars storing a boat, RV, travel trailer, or mobile home of any size in a residential front yard (§ 4.4.40).
How long can an RV be to store it in my Springfield backyard?
Under 20 feet. Any mobile home, trailer, RV, or boat over 20 feet long can't be stored in a residential district at all (§ 4.4.40).

Sources & Official References

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