Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio only, not surrounding townships or out-of-state namesakes. Sources read November 6, 2026. 2026-01; local legislation through July 27, 2026. Section 351.13 amended by Ordinance 09-22, March 14, 2022. The online code may omit later adopted ordinances; confirm changes with the city before relying on it.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Chillicothe RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway | Private storage not decided by this street guide. |
| Street | 48-hour continuous ceiling; moving on city streets/alleys does not restart it. |
| Guest | Street limits do not authorize sleeping or dwelling use. |
Can I move the RV to restart the 48 hours?
No. Section 351.13(b) expressly includes vessels, trailers and RVs and says moving any distance on a city street or alley during the 48 consecutive hours does not create another 48 hours. The provision supplements every other parking rule and can lead to impoundment.
What is the residential nighttime restriction?
Section 351.16 bars trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers and the other named buses, tractors, large trucks and moving vans on residential-district streets between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. Do not treat its title as removing the expressly named trailers. A self-propelled motorhome’s classification requires confirmation rather than automatic treatment as a trailer.
Is a short stop or loading automatically allowed?
No. The 48-hour ceiling is an additional limitation, not affirmative parking permission. Check signs, lawful position, loading restrictions and the nighttime rule before stopping.
Does the street rule permit driveway camping?
No. This narrow guide does not establish private RV storage, sleeping, repairs or hookups. Ask zoning staff about the parcel and proposed use; street parking limits do not authorize a campsite.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Chillicothe zoning staff to confirm city limits, the parcel’s district, site approvals and later amendments. Ask police about the actual street and traffic restrictions. Owner consent does not remove city requirements; check leases, deeds and HOA restrictions separately.
Use the Chillicothe 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
- Chillicothe §351.13
Operative provision and exceptions.
- Residential nighttime parking, §351.16
Related primary-code provision.
- Chillicothe code edition
2026-01; local legislation through July 27, 2026. Section 351.13 amended by Ordinance 09-22, March 14, 2022.
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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