Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Artesia, New Mexico only, not surrounding unincorporated county areas or another municipality. Current American Legal 2024 S-6; section history Ordinance 1047, February 12, 2019. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later uncodified amendments with the governing authority.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Artesia RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Keep access and traffic sightlines clear. Road-ready, registered RV; no unrelated stored items. |
| Street / loading | 72 consecutive hours maximum on streets, highways and public alleys. No separate longer loading allowance is established by the cited provision. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Ordinary occupancy only in MH district or RV park in Commercial Business District. Stored RV water/wastewater must be disconnected; electricity needs separate confirmation. |
Street parking and occupied use
An RV may not remain on a city street, highway or public alley for more than 72 consecutive hours. Occupancy is restricted to an MH Manufactured/Mobile Home District or an RV park in a Commercial Business District. A parking time limit does not authorize street sleeping.
Private storage outside MH districts
Stored RVs must not block sidewalks, driveways, alleys or traffic sightlines. Disconnect all water and wastewater connections. Keep the RV physically and mechanically ready for lawful highway operation and currently registered in a state. Do not use it to store items unrelated to its direct operation.
Construction and separate approvals
A temporary on-site RV may be permitted when a building permit exists for a site-built structure, for the actual building-permit period. The chief building official and Fire Marshal decide the maximum number. MH districts are exempt from this chapter; their own requirements and approved RV parks need separate review.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Artesia Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Artesia 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
- Artesia Code 9-16-5
Adopted code provisions for the specific route and scope described.
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 city determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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