Jurisdiction and research scope
Unincorporated Appomattox County only; this page does not apply town zoning for Appomattox or Pamplin City. Reviewed November 6, 2026. The publisher code edition is dated June 15, 2026. Sections 19.6-90.2 and 19.6-86 are read together; the ten-day violation language is not treated as permission for shorter occupancy.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Appomattox County RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway and yard | R-1/R-2/R-3 placement behind front line or enclosed. Multifamily outdoor storage requires right-of-way screening. |
| Street and loading | Separate road rules. No general RV loading grace period established. |
| Sleeping and utilities | Living/business use restricted; ten days is not a permission window. Maintenance or another specific article provision only. |
What changes in a multifamily development?
Section 19.6-90.2(A) distinguishes ordinary residential placement from multifamily developments. In R-1, R-2 and R-3, an RV outside a multifamily development must be behind the front building line unless wholly in a completely enclosed garage or building. Within multifamily developments, outdoor RVs, boats and utility trailers must be screened from the public right-of-way.
Can I live in it for less than ten days?
Do not assume so. Section 19.6-90.2(B) first prohibits living/business use and utility connections except maintenance or another provision of the article. It then says continuous living or business use for ten or more days outside a bona fide campground or like facility is a violation. The second sentence is not an affirmative nine-day camping permit.
Does a 180-day rule permit camping?
No. Section 19.6-86 requires site-placed RVs either to remain fewer than 180 consecutive days and be fully licensed/highway-ready, or meet the specified placement-permit, elevation and anchoring requirements. Readiness includes wheels/jacks, quick-disconnect utilities/security and no permanent additions. These conditions do not override zoning or authorize habitation.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Appomattox County zoning staff to confirm the parcel, district, vehicle class, planned duration and use, and any later ordinance or special approval. For public streets, ask the local traffic or police authority. HOA covenants, easements, leases, utility and health requirements remain separate.
Use the Appomattox County parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Appomattox County §§19.6-90.2 and 19.6-86
Publisher edition June 15, 2026; parking/occupancy and separate RV placement provisions.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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