Jurisdiction and research scope
Oshtemo Charter Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan only; not the City of Kalamazoo. Current official Ordinance Enforcement FAQ read November 6, 2026; the RV answer cites Zoning Ordinance §57.30(A). Page publication/amendment date is not stated. Detailed temporary-construction residence permits require separate ordinance review.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Oshtemo Charter Township RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | The official visiting-relative answer allows a temporary driveway visit on premises with water and sewage facilities. This FAQ route does not establish general long-term unoccupied storage or every yard placement condition. |
| Street / loading | The RV visiting guidance says RVs cannot be parked on the street; general state vehicle rules also remain relevant. No distinct loading exception is established by the visiting-relative FAQ. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Visiting relatives may sleep temporarily within the 14-day annual limit on qualifying premises. Premises must have water and sewage facilities; that is not permission for unapproved direct RV hookups. |
Temporary visiting relatives
The Township’s official FAQ directly answers whether relatives may park an RV, travel trailer or motorhome in a driveway and sleep in it during a visit. Its answer is yes, temporarily, for no more than 14 days in one year and only on premises with water and sewage facilities. Count the entire annual use, not simply the current visit.
Facilities and the limits of this route
The premises must have water and sewage facilities. The FAQ does not establish permission to install or connect independent water, power or sewage services to the RV. This guide evaluates the stated visiting-relative situation without direct site utility connections; it does not clear ongoing residence, construction housing, emergency arrangements or general long-term unoccupied RV storage.
Street and other activities
The same RV answer says RVs cannot be parked on the street. A neighboring FAQ notes the absence of a general Township street-parking ordinance and points to Michigan law; that statement must not be used to erase the RV-specific guidance. Loading, repairs, different guest arrangements and nonresidential locations require separate confirmation. Temporary construction housing is a distinct approval route and is not evaluated here.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Oshtemo Charter Township 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 Oshtemo Charter Township 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
- Oshtemo official Ordinance Enforcement FAQ
Temporary visiting-relative RV sleeping and street distinction; cites §57.30(A).
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 local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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