Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Marion, Indiana only; not neighboring municipalities or unincorporated county territory. Current 2025 S-9 codification, §90.07, Ordinance 1-2021 amended by 23-2022 October 18, 2022; read November 6, 2026.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Marion RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Operable RVs use an approved parking surface directly connected to a driveway, street or alley. The RV table marks yard parking prohibited; grass and other unapproved parking surfaces are prohibited. |
| Street / loading | RV/camper street parking is prohibited in residential or commercial districts under§90.07. No RV loading grace period is established by§90.07; a 72-hour enforcement period is not permission. |
| Sleeping / utilities | The unoccupied-parking provision does not authorize sleeping or dwelling. No utility connection permission is established. |
Operable RVs and approved surfaces
In residential or commercial districts,§90.07(A)(2) identifies operable RVs, campers and boats and requires an approved parking surface directly connected to the driveway, street or alley. The table permits RV driveways and connected-alley locations but bars streets and yards. The word connected is not permission to occupy a public alley: confirm the actual approved position and access. Grass and other similar areas without an approved parking surface are not allowed.
Classification and prohibited positions
The code separately regulates ordinary pull-trailers, commercial vehicles and vehicles over one ton; do not substitute their limits or exceptions for the RV row. Have the City confirm the actual vehicle is treated as an operable RV/camper under(A)(2), particularly if it could also be classified as a large commercial vehicle or pull-trailer. Inoperable RVs are prohibited under(B). The table defines yard broadly to include back/side yards, parkways, curb or parkway overlap and unapproved areas.
Loading, occupancy and enforcement
Section 90.07 supplies no ordinary RV street-loading exception. Its notice, fine and removal provisions do not grant a legal waiting period, and a 72-hour removal notice is not RV parking permission. This guide addresses unoccupied parking only. Sleeping, residence, maintenance activity, enclosed-building use, utilities and approved campground operations require separate applicable rules and approvals.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Marion 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 Marion 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
- Marion §90.07 parking in residential/commercial districts
Operability, approved connected surfaces and RV street/yard restrictions.
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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