Jurisdiction and research scope
Swanton’s amended RV rules use a 72-consecutive-hour temporary parking limit, a conditional 30-consecutive-day occupancy ceiling and separate public-water, sewer and electrical rules. Selected checks are not complete parcel clearance.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Swanton RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Ordinary outdoor residential storage has location limits | For residential zoning districts, one or more RVs, campers, boats or trailers may be stored if all requirements are met. The replacement does not impose the former single-RV limit. It excludes storage within a public right-of-way or a required front-yard setback. Storage forward of the principal structure has only the stated temporary approved-driveway exception. A rear-yard label alone is not proof of all setbacks or other land-use requirements. |
| Temporary activity uses consecutive hours | The amendment provides up to 72 consecutive hours for loading, unloading, maintenance or trip preparation. Its location clause also mentions cleaning on an approved driveway forward of the principal structure. This is not the former 72-hours-in-21-days rule. The relationship between the temporary exception and the separate front-setback and right-of-way clauses is not resolved here; the checker leaves that temporary route for confirmation instead of granting blanket permission. |
| A short street stay is not automatically permitted | The residential location clause separately excludes public-right-of-way storage and storage on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Because streets commonly occupy public right-of-way, the shorter duration is not treated as a positive street allowance. Confirm signs and the overlap with other street rules. Moving to another space is not established as a lawful reset. |
| Surfaces and roadworthiness matter | Outdoor storage may not be on grass, dirt, mud or another unimproved surface. The listed surfaces are concrete, asphalt, pavers or a gravel storage area approved by the Zoning Administrator. Vehicles must have current licensing, registration and liability insurance where state law requires them, be safe and operable, and not be a junk, abandoned, nuisance or hazardous vehicle. Operable includes legal highway operation or lawful towing and the required equipment and documents. |
Use the signed amendment, not the older code text
The village adopted Ordinance 2026-20 on August 24, 2026, replacing section 150.221. The online codified section still displays older wording. This guide follows the signed amendment linked below. Its effective clause says the earliest time permitted by law; it does not print a separate calendar effective date. Confirm any later amendment or property-specific authorization with the village.
Ordinary outdoor residential storage has location limits
For residential zoning districts, one or more RVs, campers, boats or trailers may be stored if all requirements are met. The replacement does not impose the former single-RV limit. It excludes storage within a public right-of-way or a required front-yard setback. Storage forward of the principal structure has only the stated temporary approved-driveway exception. A rear-yard label alone is not proof of all setbacks or other land-use requirements.
Temporary activity uses consecutive hours
The amendment provides up to 72 consecutive hours for loading, unloading, maintenance or trip preparation. Its location clause also mentions cleaning on an approved driveway forward of the principal structure. This is not the former 72-hours-in-21-days rule. The relationship between the temporary exception and the separate front-setback and right-of-way clauses is not resolved here; the checker leaves that temporary route for confirmation instead of granting blanket permission.
A short street stay is not automatically permitted
The residential location clause separately excludes public-right-of-way storage and storage on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Because streets commonly occupy public right-of-way, the shorter duration is not treated as a positive street allowance. Confirm signs and the overlap with other street rules. Moving to another space is not established as a lawful reset.
Surfaces and roadworthiness matter
Outdoor storage may not be on grass, dirt, mud or another unimproved surface. The listed surfaces are concrete, asphalt, pavers or a gravel storage area approved by the Zoning Administrator. Vehicles must have current licensing, registration and liability insurance where state law requires them, be safe and operable, and not be a junk, abandoned, nuisance or hazardous vehicle. Operable includes legal highway operation or lawful towing and the required equipment and documents.
Occupancy has a 30-day ceiling, not a residence right
Occupancy includes sleeping, cooking, bathing, conducting business or otherwise living in the RV. The amended clause allows occupancy on private property for no more than 30 consecutive days, subject to the other code requirements. More than 30 consecutive days is excluded unless separately authorized under applicable law. Permanent residence, an accessory dwelling unit or a second dwelling needs specific Chapter 150 authorization. An under-limit stay does not establish a tenancy or a right to continue.
Public water and sewer connections are distinct
Permanent connections to the public water or public sanitary sewer system may not be installed, maintained or used for an RV on private property. The stated temporary water exception is solely to fill the onboard potable-water tank, with immediate disconnection once filling finishes. That exception does not authorize an ongoing hose connection, a sewer hookup or occupancy beyond the applicable limit. Private wells, septic arrangements and other unaddressed cases are not cleared by this selected text.
Temporary electricity does not extend occupancy
Temporary electrical service is permitted solely for battery charging, refrigeration, maintenance, climate control or another accessory purpose and must comply with applicable electrical codes. It does not authorize occupancy beyond the time limit. The checker does not turn a generic utilities checkbox into a finding that the purpose, wiring and every other requirement have been approved.
Different districts and special approvals need their own review
Business and industrial district storage remains subject to the listed permitted-use, parking, accessory-use, landscaping, screening, buffer and site-development standards. Commercial vehicles have distinct classifications and restrictions. This checker is a conservative residential RV review, not a permit or a replacement for the separate rules. Previously issued approvals and claimed exceptions require individual confirmation.
Who to contact for your setup
Confirm the parcel, current amendments and any special approval with Swanton using the official sources below. This checker does not issue permits.
Use the Swanton parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed October 28, 2026
- Swanton posted RV code
Selected operative provisions; read all conditions and exceptions.
- Swanton code edition
Signed Ordinance 2026-20 passed August 24, 2026 replaces section 150.221. The posted codified section retains older wording despite its edition label; this guide uses the signed amendment. Section 4 specifies the earliest time permitted by law, not an express calendar effective date.
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 village determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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