Jurisdiction and research scope
Franklin Township (Somerset County), Somerset County, New Jersey only. Reviewed November 6, 2026. §226-15 amended April 10, 2007, Ord.3677. Publisher edition includes legislation through September 8, 2026. Somerset County only; confirm later amendments.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Franklin Township (Somerset County) RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Private property | Private storage, setbacks and driveway rules not determined here. |
| Street / loading | Covered RVs/trailers prohibited midnight–6 a.m. on any township street. No express RV loading exception during prohibited hours. |
| Occupancy / utilities | No guest occupancy permission follows from street hours. Parking permission does not authorize utility hookups. |
What hours are prohibited?
Under §226-15B, the listed vehicles cannot be parked on any township street from 12 midnight to 6 a.m. on any day. The list includes all recreation vehicles, boat trailers, utility trailers, landscaping trailers and other trailers requiring state registration plates, whether private or commercial. Any unattached trailer is included regardless of registration status.
Does the RV definition include a pickup cap?
The local definition covers vehicles designed primarily for recreation or serving as mobile temporary dwellings, self-propelled, towed or carried. It includes watercraft, motor homes, travel trailers, ATVs and snowmobiles. It expressly excludes camper caps that fit over pickup trucks. That exclusion does not grant a pickup or other equipment immunity from all other rules.
Does that allow daytime or brief loading?
No. A midnight-to-6-a.m. prohibition is not a promise that every road permits parking outside those hours. The section supplies no express RV loading exception during the prohibited interval. Confirm signs, roadway restrictions and the activity with Township Police.
Can an RV be kept or occupied in a driveway?
This guide establishes the street-hours rule, not private storage, driveway placement, guest sleeping or hookup permission. Ask zoning staff to determine the specific parcel and intended use. These are Somerset County rules, not Franklin Township in Gloucester, Hunterdon or Warren County, or Franklin Borough.
What needs separate confirmation?
Confirm the municipal boundary, later ordinances, your exact zoning district and approved parking area. Easements, private covenants, leases, flood restrictions and construction/utility approvals may impose additional limits. An unresolved question is not permission to park or occupy a vehicle.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Franklin Township (Somerset County) zoning staff about the parcel, legal yard boundaries, vehicle classification, storage and proposed occupancy. Ask municipal Police about street restrictions. Confirm current ordinances and approvals before relying on a parking arrangement.
Use the Franklin Township (Somerset 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
- Franklin Township (Somerset County) §226-15
§226-15 amended April 10, 2007, Ord.3677. Publisher edition includes legislation through September 8, 2026. Somerset County only; confirm later amendments.
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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