Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania only; not Chester Township, Chester County or West Chester Borough. Published City Code section 528-26 and related street rules, read November 6, 2026; section 528-24 amended August 24, 2005, Ordinance 11-2005.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Chester RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | The traffic code permits trailer storage on privately owned tracts, but parcel zoning and placement need separate confirmation. Do not treat the traffic-code storage clause as a zoning setback or surface exemption. |
| Street / loading | Covered trailers may stop or park temporarily for no longer than two hours, subject to all other traffic restrictions. The temporary trailer exception is capped at two hours; signs may be more restrictive. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Vehicle trailers cannot be used as dwellings; temporary guest sleeping needs a separate determination. The trailer parking provisions do not approve utility hookups. |
A trailer-specific two-hour exception
Section 528-26 generally prohibits vehicle trailers, trailer coaches and trailers in public places except as provided. Emergency or temporary stopping or parking on streets, alleys and highways is permitted for no longer than two hours, subject to all other traffic restrictions. This guide does not automatically classify a self-propelled motorhome as a trailer.
Other street restrictions remain
Obey posted limits. Do not use public streets or sidewalks for vehicle storage or repair. Maintain at least 15 feet of roadway width for free traffic movement for ordinary parking and stay off sidewalks. The two-hour trailer exception does not override a no-parking sign or create a way to evade a shorter limit by moving nearby.
Private storage is not dwelling permission
Section 528-26 permits trailer storage on privately owned tracts, but expressly prohibits vehicle-trailer dwelling use. The traffic provision does not resolve parcel-specific zoning, setbacks, surfacing or utility approvals. Those remain separate before storing on a residential lot; guest sleeping is not automatically cleared.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Chester 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 Chester 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
- Chester trailer parking and street rules
Two-hour temporary trailer parking, private-land storage clause and dwelling prohibition.
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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