RV parking rules in Danville

Danville RV parking at a glance

Screening is the general rule

Vehicles on residentially zoned private property must be substantially screened from neighboring property and public view unless a listed exception applies. Nonresidential screening depends on zoning and applicable land-use approvals.

Resident loading and guest parking are different

A resident-registered RV or motorhome can use the screening exception for trip loading or unloading for up to 48 consecutive hours. A guest-registered unit has a seven-day exception, with seven consecutive calendar days between uses. Both require a carport, paved driveway or approved offstreet parking area.

The exception only addresses screening

Neither exception automatically approves sleeping, residential occupancy or utilities. A screened RV still needs lawful placement and use under zoning. Street parking, repairs and other permit routes require separate confirmation.

Who to contact for your setup

Ask Danville 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 Danville 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

• Danville §4-4.4

  Screening requirement and exceptions; not an occupancy permit.

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 local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.