Jurisdiction and research scope
Village of Streamwood, Illinois only; the modeled ordinary route is outdoor RV storage on a residential-district lot. Current §11-4-5-3, Ordinance 2009-34 effective January 1, 2010, read November 6, 2026. Current publisher views show 2026 S-13/S-14 edition labels; no later amendment clearance claimed.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Streamwood RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | RVs up to 8 ft high can use approved front-yard surfaces subject to the placement rules; larger RVs must be behind the home. Maximum 13 ft high and 35 ft long; over-8-ft RVs need 5-ft rear and 3-ft side setbacks and applicable street-side setback. |
| Street / loading | The residential storage rule does not establish street parking permission. No special timed street or driveway loading exemption is established by §11-4-5-3. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Ordinary living/sleeping is barred. Out-of-town visitors need a displayed special permit, up to one week, at most three permits annually with five days between permits. Gas, water and sewer connections are barred. Temporary electricity may be permitted; obtain confirmation. |
One RV, approved paving and size
A residential lot may have one qualifying RV outside on an approved surface. Maximum dimensions are 13 feet high and 35 feet long; open trailers outside structures have a separate 16-foot ceiling and cannot have ancillary racks. Any new required RV access or parking surface needs a Community Development permit. Keep the RV operable, with at least one move during the RV season.
Height changes the permitted location
An RV over eight feet high belongs behind the front of the principal structure, at least five feet from the rear and three feet from the side lot line. Corner lots must also respect the required street-facing yard setback. The code requires clearance of three feet from a sidewalk or pedestrian/bicycle easement, or two feet from the property line if no sidewalk, and forbids sidewalk obstruction. Retain wheels, avoid ground attachment that prevents removal, and do not create dangerous conditions.
Visitor permits and utility limits
Ordinary parked RVs cannot be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping. Out-of-town visitors need a displayed special permit for one week on an approved residential surface. A lot gets at most three such permits yearly, separated by at least five days. The visitor route prohibits cooking and sanitary-facility use and hookups; temporary electricity may be permitted. Gas, water and sewer connections are prohibited. Major repairs must be inside a garage or fully enclosed accessory structure.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Streamwood 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 Streamwood 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
- Streamwood §11-4-5-3
Residential RV size, position, approved surface and visitor-permit standards.
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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