Wilmington restricts parking of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on public streets. Long-term storage of RVs and boats in residential areas is subject to city code requirements.
Wilmington's Ch. 37 parking regulations apply to all vehicles including RVs and boat trailers. Oversized vehicles may not block traffic or violate posted restrictions. The city's 72-hour on-street limit applies to RVs and trailers. Zoning regulations may limit storage of boats and RVs in front yards of residential properties.
Oversized vehicles parked in violation of Ch. 37 may be ticketed and towed.
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