Winter Park, FL Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Section 58-71(f) of the Winter Park Code sets the rule for boats, trailers, vehicles over 25 feet, and recreational vehicles, which the code defines by state statutes to include campers, travel trailers and motor homes. Subsection (f)(1) starts from a ban: none of these vehicles can be parked or stored in a residential district, public rights-of-way included, except as the section specifically permits. The same paragraph adds that no boat, trailer or recreational vehicle can be slept in or otherwise used for lodging or habitation while parked or stored in a residential district.

Enclosed storage is the first permitted route. Under (f)(2), boats and boat trailers can be parked if stored entirely within a carport, garage or enclosed structure. Recreational vehicles, vehicles over 25 feet, and trailers other than boat trailers need a garage or other enclosed structure. The code defines that structure as one having at least 75 percent opaqueness.

The second route is a short driveway stay. Subsection (f)(3) lets boats, trailers and recreational vehicles of 32 feet or less overall length, and vehicles over 25 feet, sit in a private driveway for an aggregate of not more than 24 hours during any one calendar week.

The third route is the side or rear lot. Under (f)(4), parking there is permitted only if fences, walls and landscape screening, including hedges and trees, give at least 65 percent opaqueness of the view of the boat, trailer or recreational vehicle, built and planted to buffer adjacent residential properties.

Guests get more time. Under (f)(5), residents can let guests park a boat, trailer or recreational vehicle of 32 feet or less for up to 48 hours in the driveway or behind the main structure. If more time is needed, the code compliance manager must be notified no later than 24 hours after the vehicle is parked.