City of Hudson, Iowa · reviewed

RV parking rules in Hudson

Hudson provides a 72-hour RV street-parking exception, but snow operations, posted shorter limits and location restrictions still control. The exception is not a campground or private-storage approval.

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Operable licensed unoccupied personal self-propelled motorhome on an ordinary lawful Hudson street; not a truck, converted bus, vehicle with trailer, alley, lot, contractor use or special-use parking space.

Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard

Hudson RV parking at a glance

Location and use matter. Confirm the property's jurisdiction and every applicable condition.
Location or useWhat to check
StoragePrivate storage is not evaluated.
Public parking or loadingOrdinary covered RV street stay: no more than72 hours; snow and shorter restrictions apply.
OccupancyThe separate two-week living-quarters ceiling is not camping-location approval.
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Use the street exception narrowly

Section69.16 generally prohibits RVs and listed equipment on streets, alleys and public property, then permits an RV on the street for no more than72 hours. Do not extend that exception to alleys or public lots. Contractor permits are a separate route. Section69.05 also limits ordinary public-property parking to72 hours unless another rule is shorter.

Hudson adopted RV provisions Snow removal restrictions Prohibited locations Other vehicle and occupancy provisions

Snow operations can require immediate removal

Section69.14 prohibits parking on public streets and alleys during snow operations until both the snow event and operations have ended. Operations include at least two inches of snowfall, active removal and sanding. The stated snow-removal season starts with the first measurable snowfall or the November1–March31 period, whichever comes first, or when operations commence. Confirm current conditions rather than assuming the72-hour clock overrides snow work.

Hudson adopted RV provisions Snow removal restrictions Prohibited locations Other vehicle and occupancy provisions

The whole vehicle must fit a legal space

Section69.06 restricts parking near intersections, hydrants, signs, fire stations, driveways, sidewalks and ramps. It also preserves20 feet on either side of a roadside delivery mailbox and prohibits occupying more than one marked space or projecting beyond its markings. Shorter signed zones and one-side restrictions remain applicable.

Hudson adopted RV provisions Snow removal restrictions Prohibited locations Other vehicle and occupancy provisions

Different vehicle and use categories matter

Truck, bus and vehicle-with-trailer provisions have additional restrictions; this screen excludes them rather than applying the motorhome limit indiscriminately. Do not use public parking for advertising, merchandise sales, vehicle sale display or nonemergency repairs. Section167.02 separately limits RV living-quarters use to two weeks, but that provision does not establish a lawful camping location and is not evaluated here.

Hudson adopted RV provisions Snow removal restrictions Prohibited locations Other vehicle and occupancy provisions

Who to contact for your setup

Confirm the exact address and proposal with the local planning or police office. This limited administrative screening is not a permit or complete legal approval. No truck, bus, trailer combination, occupancy, contractor permit, alley or public-lot determination.

Use the Hudson parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.

Official sources reviewed November 7, 2026

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.