Jurisdiction and research scope
Bristol Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania only. Not another municipality sharing the name. Published code includes legislation through August 20, 2026. Sources read November 6, 2026. The IPMC adoption section references the 2021 edition and later publications, while the local-amendment introduction still names 2000; retain the local RV language and ask staff about applicable editions. Confirm later ordinances and parcel-specific conditions with municipal staff.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Bristol Township RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Private lot | Driveway or qualifying separate paved/crushed-stone RV pad; rear-yard pad three feet from side/rear lines; six feet to structures when directly between houses. |
| Public street | Street permission is not established by this home-parking provision. |
| Guest sleeping | No use as living facilities, storage or commercial purpose. |
Where can I park an RV at home?
Section 150-2D, local IPMC §302.8.1, requires driveway parking. A single-family detached or two-family dwelling may install a separate off-street RV parking area outside every right-of-way. When in the rear yard, it must be at least three feet from side and rear property lines. The pad may be paved or crushed stone and must support every part of the vehicle touching the ground.
What condition and clearance rules apply?
All stored motor/recreational vehicles must be registered, inspected and insured, and in good repair and appearance. A recreational vehicle directly between two houses needs at least six feet of separation from the home/structure. An existing paved driveway may have a gravel or stone extension for currently inspected and insured motor vehicles.
Can guests sleep in a driveway RV?
The same subsection says vehicles shall not be used for living facilities, storage or commercial purposes. It separately regulates storage of vehicles: do not confuse keeping an unused RV with using it as a storage building. Obtain an interpretation before storing goods in it. Utility connections do not change the living-use restriction.
Are all streets available for a short stay?
No. Sections 191-24B and 191-25 prohibit RV parking on specified schedules of streets. Section 191-24D has exceptions for specified public-service, passenger, delivery and service vehicles. The correct street schedule and activity must be reviewed; an RV below 7,000 pounds is not automatically exempt. This checker does not approve street parking.
What should I ask before parking?
Give zoning staff the parcel address, vehicle type, parking position, intended use and duration. Ask about legal yard boundaries, easements, impervious coverage, floodplain restrictions and any later ordinance. Sleeping, utility installation and repair work need their own answers. A storage business is not automatically an overnight campground. Private covenants and leases can be stricter.
Who to contact for your setup
Contact Bristol Township zoning staff for private-property use and Police for the exact street, signs and activity. Confirm the municipality before relying on this guide.
Use the Bristol Township 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
- Bristol §150-2D, local IPMC §302.8.1
Section 150-2 amended May 20, 2021; IPMC adoption updated November 10, 2022
- Bristol §§191-24 and 191-25
Section 191-25 amended May 20, 2021; scheduled streets and §191-24D exceptions
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 township determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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