Jurisdiction and research scope
Derry Township, Dauphin County, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania only. Sources read November 6, 2026. Township-published 2019 Zoning Ordinance revised May 12, 2026, §225-415. The older eCode traffic edition is May 24, 2022 and lists later traffic ordinances; street permission is not settled here. This is the Hershey-area township, not Derry in Mifflin or Westmoreland counties.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Derry Township, Dauphin County RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway | Ordinary outdoor placement behind the principal building’s front face. |
| Street | Published §210-48 prohibits boats/towed trailers; current street determination remains separate. |
| Guest | Placement provision does not authorize sleeping or residence. |
Where can I store an RV in Derry Township near Hershey?
Section 225-415 says a recreational activity vehicle or utility vehicle may be parked, stored or kept on premises only behind the front face of the principal building, at least ten feet from a property line or side/rear alley and at least 25 feet from an adjacent street other than a side/rear alley. A front driveway is not automatically an allowed position.
Does screening change the setback?
The next sentence says a vehicle adjacent to a property line or side/rear alley, completely screened by a fence complying with §225-407 or an entirely opaque vegetative barrier, may be kept behind that fence or barrier. Obtain zoning confirmation of how this alternative affects the measured setback and placement. Do not treat an ordinary fence as a waiver of every street or front-building requirement.
Which vehicles does the Derry storage rule cover?
The general definition of recreational activity vehicle includes travel trailers, motorized dwellings, campers, boats, snowmobiles, aircraft, ATVs, tent trailers and similar vehicles, but excludes automobiles/trucks and disability mobility devices as specified. Utility vehicles include hauling trailers and similar units.
Use these general definitions for §225-415. The separate recreational-vehicle definition and 180-day language in the floodplain overlay are not a township-wide camping or storage permit.
Can I leave a trailer on a Derry street?
Published §210-48 prohibits parking or storing boats, loaded or unloaded on trailers, and trailers designed to be towed, including recreational and house trailers, on Township streets/highways. Do not automatically apply its towed-vehicle wording to every self-propelled motorhome.
The traffic code also has later amendments and street-specific restrictions. Ask Township Police about the exact vehicle and street before parking; the private storage setbacks do not authorize street use.
Can guests sleep in a stored RV or connect utilities?
Section 225-415 is a placement rule, not guest-occupancy, residence or hookup approval. Confirm the use, sanitation, electrical work, floodplain status and any private covenants separately. This guide applies only to Dauphin County Derry Township.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Derry Township, Dauphin County zoning staff to confirm the parcel, zoning district, legal yard lines and any later ordinances. Ask police about the exact street, posted signs and temporary restrictions. Check HOA, lease and deed restrictions separately.
Use the Derry Township, Dauphin County 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
- Derry Dauphin current zoning ordinance, §225-415 and definitions
Township current ordinance last amended May 2026; full official PDF retained. Section 225-415 is printed page 109–110.
- Derry current zoning publication page
Identifies the May 2026 edition as current.
- Derry published street trailer rule, §210-48
Published text prohibits boats and towed trailers on streets/highways; later traffic amendments require separate attention.
- Derry Dauphin new laws
32 listed ordinances include traffic and zoning changes; this guide does not claim complete street clearance.
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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