RV and boat parking in Rockland County residential zones is regulated by local zoning codes. Most towns including Clarkstown, Ramapo, and Orangetown permit storage on private property with setback requirements, typically prohibiting parking in front yards or requiring screening from the street. Village codes are often more restrictive.
Rockland town codes treat RVs, boats, and trailers as accessory uses. Clarkstown Town Code §290-23 permits one recreational vehicle or boat on a residential lot, stored behind the front building line and at least 5 feet from side/rear lot lines; no occupancy as a dwelling permitted. Ramapo Town Code §376-74 limits residential storage to one RV and one boat/trailer, prohibiting front-yard storage and requiring screening visible from the street. Orangetown Town Code §4.23 similarly restricts RV/boat parking to side or rear yards behind the front setback line. Most villages (Nyack, Suffern, Piermont) are stricter or prohibit visible RV/boat storage in residential zones. Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lb GVW are generally prohibited in residential zones. Permits may be required for extended guest RV stays; most towns allow temporary occupancy 48-72 hours max for visiting RVs.
Non-compliant storage: fines $100-$500 per violation, with daily accrual after notice. Repeat violations can escalate to Town Court summons. Illegal RV dwelling units treated as zoning violations with stop-use orders.
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