RV parking rules in Payson

Payson RV parking at a glance

How long can I load in the improved right-of-way?

Temporary RV loading or unloading in the improved portion of the right-of-way may not exceed 24 consecutive hours or 48 total hours in any calendar month. No-parking zones remain excluded. The RV must not obstruct sight triangles or prevent vehicles from passing safely.

Is the unimproved roadside strip different?

Yes. Owners or lessees have a separate one-unit-per-parcel route in the unimproved right-of-way between their property and roadway improvements. It requires at least 35 feet from intersections, three feet behind improvements and five feet from another owner’s parcel, with no traffic hazard. Public Works restrictions and utility removal requirements apply, and modifications need a right-of-way permit. The clause mentions a commercial trailer not exceeding 40 feet; confirm actual class and length treatment before using this route.

Can an RV be parked on private property?

The residential provision allows private-property parking subject to restrictions: no permanent dwelling use, no sewer connection outside an approved manufactured home park, and no using the RV or trailer as a storage building or accessory building. The restriction on storage purposes refers to using the unit to hold stored goods; it is not presented here as a ban on parking an unused RV between trips. Parcel-specific placement still needs review.

Can visitors stay for 14 days?

One RV may be allowed at a property with an established primary single-family residential use for up to one 14-day visitation period. There can be only one RV parking pass or zoning permit at a time, and a temporary pass allows no more than 14 days per calendar year. Obtain the actual pass or approval and follow its terms; this is not a recurring 14-day allowance.

Where can a visiting RV sit, and can it run a generator?

Generator use is prohibited. A visiting RV cannot be in the front setback unless it is completely on a paved driveway. The checker requires confirmation of the actual placement and the issued visitation approval, not just the owner’s consent.

What utilities and wastewater rules apply to visits?

Utility services must use quick-connect/disconnect connections. Wastewater must be completely self-contained. Grey or black tanks cannot be emptied on site except by a licensed septic hauler, and connections to private septic or public sanitary facilities on residential lots are prohibited. These conditions do not waive other installation or permit requirements.

Is a construction-site RV treated differently?

A travel trailer or manufactured home may have a separate temporary residence or material-storage route during construction, for no more than one year and only with active construction permits. This exception is reviewed separately; it is not converted into ordinary permanent-dwelling permission.

Does this automatically cover a truck-mounted camper?

Truck-mounted campers remain unresolved in this checker because the examined provisions do not independently establish their classification. Confirm the actual equipment class before applying the RV route.

Who to contact for your setup

Ask the City planning or police office to confirm your exact address, vehicle class, activity and actual permit terms. Use the official sources below.

Use the Payson 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

• Payson § 154-02-004 residential districts

  Published 2026 S-85; full B.9–11 operative clauses, section amendment history through Ordinance 935, November 18, 2021.

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.