Parking and Storage Regulations for RVs, Boats, and Trailers in Fayetteville

In the City of Fayetteville, residents are permitted to park a combined maximum of four vehicles, including boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles, on a residential property. These vehicles must be parked on a clearly defined surface such as a paved driveway and are restricted to covering no more than 40% of the front yard area. The City of Fayetteville strictly prohibits parking any motor vehicle, boat, or trailer on public rights-of-way, including sidewalks and the greenspace between the street and the property line.

General Vehicle Storage and Maintenance

Property owners within the City of Fayetteville must ensure that any motor vehicle or trailer kept on their property is currently and properly licensed. Storing or parking wrecked or abandoned vehicles within any residential district is prohibited [Section 164.14]. Additionally, vehicles must be parked in a manner that does not obstruct a public sidewalk or interfere with the visibility of pedestrians or other drivers [Section 164.14].

Licensing and Condition Requirements

Requirement	Standard
Licensing	Must have current license plates properly attached
Vehicle Condition	Storing wrecked or abandoned vehicles is prohibited
Placement	Must not block sidewalks or pedestrian/vehicular visibility

Residential Parking and Driveway Standards

For properties in the City of Fayetteville that require four or fewer parking spaces, specific standards apply to the use of the front yard for parking boats, trailers, and RVs.

Vehicle Count: A maximum of four motor vehicles may be parked outdoors. This total count includes non-motorized recreational vehicles, trailers, and boats parked within the front yard area [Section 172.11].
Surface Requirements: Vehicles must be parked on a driveway or off-street parking area that is "clearly defined by pavement, a change in materials, edging, or other means" [Section 172.11].
Front Yard Coverage: Driveways and off-street parking areas are limited to a maximum of 40% of the total front yard area [Section 172.11].
Setbacks for Obstruction: To prevent vehicles from overhanging public sidewalks, garages and carports must be positioned to provide at least 18 feet between the sidewalk (or Master Street Plan right-of-way line) and the structure [Section 172.11].

Prohibited Parking Locations

The City of Fayetteville Unified Development Code prohibits the parking of any motorized or non-motorized vehicle, boat, or trailer on the City Street Right-of-Way. This prohibition includes:

Public sidewalks.
Greenspaces or any area between the edge of the paved street and the dedicated street right-of-way.
On-street parking in these specific areas is only permitted if the area is specifically designated for parallel parking in accordance with current traffic regulations [Section 172.11].

Special Regulations for Flood Hazard Areas

If a property is located within a special flood hazard area as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), additional rules apply to the placement of recreational vehicles (RVs).

In these zones, an RV must meet one of the following criteria:

Temporary Placement: The RV must be fully licensed and ready for highway use (on its own wheels or a jacking system), have only quick-disconnect type utilities, and have no permanently attached additions. Furthermore, the vehicle cannot remain on the site for more than 180 consecutive days.
Permanent Standards: If the RV does not meet the temporary criteria, it must meet all the elevation and anchoring requirements for manufactured home structures within the flood zone [Section 168.10].

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