Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Lockport, Niagara County, New York only. Not the surrounding town or another municipality using the same name. Reviewed November 6, 2026. The publisher includes legislation through June 12, 2026 and lists no unincorporated new laws. This guide screens §190-32.3 for single-, two- and multifamily dwellings up to four units; larger or mixed-use sites need their own determination.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
City of Lockport RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| driveway | Approved, designated driveway exception at dwellings of up to four units. |
| yard | No grass/undesignated yard parking; required front/side yard exception only for driveway space. |
| street | Chapter 183 and exact signs need separate determination. |
| guest | Empty parking rules do not authorize sleeping. |
Where may a resident keep an RV?
Section 190-32.2 explicitly includes RVs, campers and recreational and boat trailers as vehicles. For homes with up to four units, §190-32.3A prohibits parking on grass and yard space that is not hard-surfaced and properly designated. Open-air parking or storage in a required front or side yard is prohibited except in designated driveway space. A paved patch is not automatically an approved driveway.
What else limits a driveway?
Paving the area directly in front of the building is prohibited. There may be no more than two curbcuts, and a newly constructed driveway needs a building permit. Residential driveways are exempt from minimum side setbacks, but that does not waive other placement and access requirements. Section 190-32.4 permits front-yard parking for these dwellings only on an approved, designated driveway.
What about vehicle condition and loading?
The same residential rule limits unlicensed vehicles to one per lot and commercial vehicles to one per dwelling unit, with the stated three-quarter-ton cap. Commercial classification needs confirmation rather than assuming every RV is commercial. A 24-hour period after a violation notice is an enforcement step, not a visitor or loading allowance.
Does this permit sleeping, street parking or hookups?
No. These off-street placement rules do not authorize guest lodging, ongoing residence, hookups or repairs. Municipal and neighborhood lots have separate Chapter 183 requirements. Ask about the exact street, public lot or larger residential development rather than extending the driveway exception.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask City of Lockport code enforcement for the exact parcel, zoning district, vehicle classification and intended use. Ask police about the particular street or public lot. Private covenants, approved site plans, utility approvals and property-owner consent remain separate.
Use the City of Lockport 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
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.
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