Jurisdiction and research scope
Unincorporated Garfield County, Utah only; not any incorporated city or town, tribal land, or a state/federal campground with its own rules. Current American Legal 2026 S-4, §§155.396–155.397 (Ordinances 2021-10 and 2022-9) and §91.03 amended October 9, 2023; read November 6, 2026.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Garfield County RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Unoccupied private-lot storage must meet all required yard setbacks. No exemption from front, side or rear setbacks is stated for stored RVs. |
| Street / loading | Private-land rules do not authorize public-street parking or camping; confirm the road authority and posted restrictions. No separate RV loading allowance is established by the cited private-land provisions. |
| Sleeping / utilities | More than 30 days in 60 is permanent living; exactly 30 days and shorter camping need scope confirmation. No permanent utility connection on vacant land absent an exception; developed-lot connections must be temporary. |
Storage is not a dwelling approval
An unoccupied RV may be stored on a private lot or parcel without violating required front, rear or side setbacks. Permanent living is generally prohibited outside approved licensed RV parks or another stated exception. The definition treats more than 30 days in any 60-day period as permanent living, while temporary living means less than 30 days at a time. Exactly 30 days needs county interpretation rather than an assumed allowance.
Developed and vacant properties differ
On a vacant property, an RV cannot connect to permanent utilities except in an approved licensed park or another stated exception. On a developed property it may temporarily connect to the dwelling’s utilities, but permanent occupancy remains prohibited. Self-contained infrastructure affixed to the RV is excluded from this utility rule. A short duration alone does not settle every camping or zoning requirement.
Construction camps and commercial stays
Permanent utilities may be temporarily extended through a construction-camp conditional-use permit approved by the Planning Commission and County Commission, with evidence of an approved building permit. The CUP expires 30 days after the work finishes. Afterwards remove the temporary structure; an RV may be removed or disconnected and stored without permanent living. Commercial occupied RV use is allowed only in designated campgrounds or RV parks. Street parking and loading need separate rules.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Garfield County 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 Garfield 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
- Garfield County Code 155.397
Storage setbacks, permanent living, utility connections and construction camps.
- Garfield County Code 155.396
Permanent living is more than 30 days in any 60-day period; temporary living is less than 30 days at a time.
- Garfield County Code 91.03
Occupied commercial RV use belongs in designated campgrounds or RV parks.
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.
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