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

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Storage allowed
By right, no permit
Prohibited
Living/sleeping while stored
Covers
Boats, trailers, RVs
Front yard
Restricted, see § 36-453

Summary

Springfield's zoning code lets homeowners store boats, boat trailers, camping trailers and RVs on residential property as a permitted accessory use, as long as the vehicle isn't used for living, sleeping or housekeeping while parked.

Accessory uses include, but are not limited to, the following list of examples: Storage of boats, boat trailers, camping trailers, small house trailers, and recreational vehicles provided the equipment is not used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 Update 2 | Land Development Code: Supplement 9 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Under the same Land Development Code accessory-use list, Springfield, Missouri residents may store boats, boat trailers, camping trailers, small house trailers, and recreational vehicles on residential property as a permitted accessory use: no separate permit is required for the storage itself under Sec. 36-450(3)(b)1. The only condition is that the equipment can't be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping while parked or stored on the lot. Accessory uses generally can't sit in a required front yard unless Sec. 36-453 allows it, so placement on the lot still matters even though the storage itself is by-right.

Violations & Fines

Living, sleeping, or housekeeping in a parked or stored RV, boat trailer, or camping trailer turns a permitted accessory use into a code violation under Sec. 36-450(3)(b)1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep my RV parked at my house in Springfield, MO?
Yes. Sec. 36-450(3)(b)1 lists storage of boats, boat trailers, camping trailers and RVs as a permitted accessory use, as long as no one lives or sleeps in it while parked.
Can I park my RV in the front yard?
Accessory uses generally aren't allowed in a required front yard unless Sec. 36-453 (supplemental open space and yard regulations) permits it.

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