Jurisdiction and research scope
Selected Clearwater public-roadway RV parking exceptions; separate site and occupancy rules still apply.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Clearwater RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Public roadway | An enumerated exception is required. |
| Ordinary legal parking | One period no more than 24 hours; other restrictions remain. |
| Adjacent-resident visit | Actual visit, up to 72 continuous hours. |
| Home or occupancy | Separate rules; no approval from the roadway screen. |
Start with the public-roadway rule
Section 14-309 restricts RVs on public roadways. Its separate exceptions cover lawful business in the immediate area, an actual visit to the immediately adjacent residence, written Police Chief approval, or a single legal parking period of no more than 24 hours.
Visiting the immediately adjacent home
The guest exception lasts only while actually visiting those residents and cannot exceed 72 continuous hours. A visit elsewhere does not meet this wording. A stay over 72 hours needs another independently applicable exception; the checker does not dismiss an unverified written approval.
An exception does not override other restrictions
Signs and marked-space requirements still matter. Sections 14-307,14-310 and 14-311 contain other commercial-vehicle or trailer restrictions. The RV definition includes campers, motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheelers and certain mounted or drawn recreational units. Mixed commercial use or uncertain classification needs City review.
Parking at home is a different question
Section 14-308 requires front-yard parking in residential zones to use a graded and paved parking, driveway or loading area complying with zoning. Corner lots have two front yards. Its side/rear provision refers to the eaves of the main home; ask the City how this applies to the actual lot rather than treating it as a general setback calculation. The roadway checker does not approve yard storage or sleeping.
Source coverage
The official migrated code is current through Ordinance 1133, July 28, 2026. The City also posts Ordinance 1134, which concerns bonds rather than RV parking. Confirm current signs, site conditions and any individual approval with the City.
Who to contact for your setup
Confirm the location, current restrictions and any exception with the City through its official website linked below.
Use the Clearwater parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed October 26, 2026
- Clearwater §§14-302–311 — parking and RV exceptions
Current migrated article, complete definition and overlapping restrictions.
- City of Clearwater — City Code & Ordinances
Official link to hosted code and later ordinances.
- Clearwater code edition
Through Ordinance 1133 adopted July 28, 2026.
- Later Ordinance 1134
General obligation bonds; no RV-rule amendment.
- Adopting Ordinance 1115
2025 codification published April 17, 2025.
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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