Jurisdiction and research scope
Town of Millsboro, Delaware municipal limits only, not surrounding unincorporated county land or another municipality. A mailing address is not a boundary determination. Chapter 189 replaced in full December 6, 2021. Nine listed uncodified actions affect building, zoning, tax or administrative matters; none is listed as Chapter 189, but private use still needs current Chapter 210 resolution. Read November 6, 2026. The online source does not state a complete code amendment cutoff.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Millsboro RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Ordinary storage zoning is separate from Chapter 189 camping. Confirm parcel setbacks, surface, access, easements and private restrictions separately. |
| Street / loading | Covered RVs prohibited on any street unless actively loading/unloading or separately excepted. Actual loading/unloading exception. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Side/rear residential yard: consent, permanent street screen and maximum three days; resolve zoning. A parking allowance does not itself authorize utility connections. |
Street parking and actual loading
Section 189-7 bars covered RVs and trailers on any town street unless actually loading or unloading. Specified passenger-van, short passenger-pickup, contractor and official-vehicle exceptions are separate classification questions. Leaving an RV for a later trip is not loading.
Side- and rear-yard camping
Section 189-4D allows camping in the rear or side yard of a residence with owner or occupant consent, separated from the street by a fence, hedge or other permanent obstruction, for no more than three days. Noise, sanitation, safety and all other code restrictions still apply. The code separately recognizes clearly marked public campsites, expressly permitted special events, qualifying town-approved community/sporting events up to three consecutive nights and government programs.
No general driveway or dwelling approval
Do not transfer the three-day yard allowance to a front driveway, street or unapproved commercial lot. It is not ongoing residential permission. Chapter 210 has several uncodified zoning amendments; resolve current zoning and any conflict with storage-only trailer provisions before relying on a private camping route. Hookups and wastewater need their own approval.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Millsboro 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 Millsboro 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
- Millsboro Code Chapter 189
Official adopted/codified rule; scope and exceptions described in the guide.
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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