Jurisdiction and research scope
West Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania only. The code publisher includes legislation through September 1, 2026; sources read November 6, 2026. Later ordinances, parcel approvals and private restrictions require confirmation.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
West Goshen Township RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Private property | Proper owner-lot RV maintenance/storage is not prohibited by §84-57.2 alone; placement unresolved. |
| Street parking | No RV street permission from the owner-lot exception. |
| Guest occupancy | Sleeping/residence not authorized by the storage exception. |
Does the commercial-vehicle weight limit ban my RV?
Section 84-57.2 restricts commercial vehicles or parts over 8,000 pounds GVWR, alone or in combination, or over 18 feet long in residential districts. It reaches streets, rights-of-way, lots and structures, with a temporary actual-work or material-delivery exception for contractor/tradesman construction vehicles.
The same section says proper maintenance and storage of farm equipment, horse vans, recreational vehicles, motor homes, recreational trailers and farm trucks on a lot owned or occupied by the equipment or vehicle owner shall not be deemed prohibited by this section. Do not apply the commercial threshold alone as an automatic ban on a personal motorhome.
What must I confirm before storing at home?
Confirm that the lot is owned or occupied by the RV owner and that the activity is proper maintenance or storage. The section references Pennsylvania Vehicle Code definitions for its stated motor-home, recreational-trailer and farm-truck terms. It does not supply a complete driveway footprint, setback or screening approval.
Does the exception allow street parking or sleeping?
No affirmative permission for those uses follows from the lot-based exception. Street parking, guest sleeping, residence, utility hookups and commercial storage need separate determinations. West Goshen Township is not East Goshen Township or West Chester Borough, even with a West Chester postal address.
Which municipality and approvals apply?
West Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania only. The code publisher includes legislation through September 1, 2026; sources read November 6, 2026. Later ordinances, parcel approvals and private restrictions require confirmation.
A mailing address does not establish the governing municipality. Ask the municipal zoning office about your parcel, zoning district, legal yard lines and vehicle classification. Ask police separately about public streets. Storage rules do not create a campsite or authorize utility work.
Who to contact for your setup
Contact the municipal zoning office before changing the parking footprint or using an RV as accommodation. Confirm any later amendments, site approvals and HOA or lease restrictions.
Use the West Goshen 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
- West Goshen §84-57.2, residential vehicle restrictions
Added June 4, 1985; amended September 22, 1987 and March 10, 2004. Owner-lot RV exception is specific to this restriction.
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 township determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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