Jurisdiction and research scope
Bexley, Ohio city limits only. The incorporated City of Bexley is separate from Columbus; these are Ohio rules, not the London borough. Sources read November 6, 2026. Publisher 2026 S-18. Section 1266.08 cites Ordinance 29-16, passed November 15, 2016; accessory rules include Ordinance 15-25, passed September 9, 2025. Confirm subsequent changes.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Bexley RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway | A front driveway is not the listed rear-yard storage route. |
| Street | No street or loading permission established by the residential storage section. |
| Guest | Outdoor residential RV-storage route expressly requires an unoccupied RV. |
Can I store an RV outside in Bexley?
Section 1266.08(a) provides a residential rear-yard route for a maximum of one boat or one unoccupied recreational vehicle. It must have a current license, meet the zoning requirements for accessory structures and be adequately screened by a 72-inch-high solid fence or non-deciduous landscaping.
This is not permission to keep one boat plus one RV, or to substitute a front driveway for the rear yard. A garage or indoor storage arrangement still needs lawful building and parcel use.
Which setbacks and screening matter?
Section 1252.15(g)(1) places accessory structures and uses in the rear yard at least three feet from property and right-of-way lines, with enough open yard for fire protection equipment. For residential corner lots, subsection (g)(5) requires placement at least five feet farther back from the side street than the principal structure is allowed.
The section also regulates accessory-use width and structure dimensions. Ask zoning staff which of those conditions apply to the actual RV position. Meeting only a three-foot setback or installing a fence does not establish full compliance.
Can an unlicensed trailer stay outside?
No. An automotive vehicle or trailer of any kind without current plates may be parked or stored on residential property only within a completely enclosed building. The outdoor RV route independently requires a current license.
Section 1266.08 also treats commercial vehicles, including defined house trailers, separately. A recreational vehicle with a disputed commercial or house-trailer classification needs a city interpretation rather than assuming that the rear-yard route overrides that classification.
Can guests stay in the RV?
The outdoor residential route is expressly for an unoccupied RV. It does not authorize guest sleeping, dwelling use, hookups or a campground. The section supplies no street-loading clock and no affirmative outdoor-repair permission; confirm those activities separately.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Bexley planning or zoning staff to confirm the municipal boundary, parcel zoning, any variance and later amendments. Police can address the exact street, signs and temporary restrictions. HOA, deed and lease restrictions may be stricter.
Use the Bexley 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
- Bexley §1266.08: vehicle and RV storage
- Bexley §1252.15: accessory uses and structures
- Bexley official code enforcement
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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