Jurisdiction and research scope
Incorporated Monument only. The Town’s active Section 18.05.220 enforcement page was read October 23, 2026 and lists Ordinance 25-2021, June 7, 2021. Its special definition lists trailers of any type, boats and detached pickup campers; motorhomes and mounted pickup campers are not assumed covered. The guide applies that published summary, not a complete zoning or traffic-code certification.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Monument RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| driveway | Single-family driveway or adjacent parallel area, with prescribed side placement. |
| yard | Side yard near house, no projection past front building line; 18-inch clearance and sight triangle apply. |
| street | Listed trailers, boats and detached campers: at most 24 hours; includes private roads. |
| guest | Residential living or housekeeping in the listed parked equipment is prohibited. |
| hookups | No utility-installation permission established. |
Does this RV rule cover a motorhome?
For this section, the Town defines recreational vehicles as trailers of any type, boats and detached pickup campers. Motorhomes and pickup campers still attached to a truck are not listed. The checker does not extend this narrow definition to those vehicles; ask the Town which rule applies.
How long may a trailer or boat stay on a road?
The published provision limits keeping, storing or parking the listed equipment on public rights-of-way or private roadways in any zone district to 24 hours. That ceiling is not a waiver of signs, traffic restrictions or safe-placement requirements, and no reset period is stated.
Where can the listed equipment be kept at home?
In a residential district, the listed equipment may use a single-family driveway or an area adjacent and parallel to it. The single-family rule places it on the driveway side nearest the property line or near the house in the side yard, where space permits. Multifamily placement must be in the community’s paved parking lot.
Can a camper project forward in the side yard?
A side-yard unit must not extend beyond the house’s front building line, excluding porches or stairs. The same residential rules require at least 18 inches from the sidewalk or nearest public right-of-way line and prohibit placement within the defined visibility triangle.
Can I use grass, dirt or gravel?
Grass and dirt parking are prohibited. A hard surface may include asphalt, concrete, rock, gravel or pavers, but it must be designed for parking and properly maintained. The separate multifamily rule calls for a paved parking lot.
What condition and wind protection are required?
Outdoor residential storage requires safe working condition. The vehicle must be secured against movement by high winds. These conditions apply alongside placement, visibility and surface requirements.
Can the stored equipment be used for living or business?
The residential provision forbids using the parked equipment for living, housekeeping or business. Storage is not a utility or habitation approval. Other vehicle classes and special approvals require separate confirmation.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Monument Code Enforcement through the Town at 719-481-2954 to confirm the vehicle class, exact residential placement and any applicable additional restrictions.
Use the Monument parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed October 23, 2026
- Town Section 18.05.220 truck and RV parking
Complete active Town enforcement page, listing amendment by Ordinance 25-2021 on June 7, 2021. The guidance includes a narrow equipment definition and residential conditions.
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 town determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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