RVs are subject to Waukegan's overnight street parking ban (2-5 AM) and alternate parking ordinance. RV storage on private property governed by the Unified Development Ordinance zoning rules.
Recreational vehicles parked on Waukegan streets must comply with the 2 AM-5 AM overnight parking ban and the alternate parking ordinance. RV and boat storage on residential property is regulated by the UDO (adopted July 2024) zoning provisions. Large vehicles may face additional restrictions in residential zones. Contact Waukegan Planning and Zoning at 847-625-6878 for specific RV storage rules on private property.
Violations result in a notice to comply with a 14-day deadline. Failure to comply carries fines of $50–$200 per day. Abandoned or derelict vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.
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