RV parking rules in West Hempfield Township

West Hempfield Township RV parking at a glance

What is the camper and trailer street limit?

Section 139-33 prohibits a trailer, camper trailer, camper, boat-and-trailer combination or utility trailer, loaded or unloaded, on a public highway for more than 48 continuous hours. It does not grant 48 hours at every location. Confirm classification for a self-propelled motorhome because the provision says “camper” rather than separately defining every RV type.

Do road class and posted restrictions matter?

Yes. Section 139-28A separately prohibits any vehicle remaining on an arterial or collector highway for over 48 hours, using the zoning ordinance’s road classification. §139-28B prohibits hazardous parking regardless of duration. Street-specific no-parking, time-limit and special-purpose schedules also apply. A limit in one section does not override a shorter or absolute prohibition elsewhere.

What must remain clear?

Park within marked spaces where provided. General placement requires right-side wheels within 12 inches of the curb or right highway edge; one-way streets permit either side in the lawful travel direction unless prohibited. No parking within 15 feet of a hydrant, 25 feet of a highway intersection, 30 feet of a stop/yield sign or traffic-control signal, or 50 feet of a railroad crossing under §139-26.

Driveway/garage access must remain open except for the stated property-owner vehicle exception, and emergency vehicle passage must always remain open. Fire lanes and accessible parking restrictions apply on private as well as public property.

Can I load or repair an RV in the street?

No separate RV loading allowance is established here. §139-31 prohibits a vehicle-repair business repairing or maintaining a vehicle on a highway except emergency repairs with necessary warning signs or safety devices. This narrow exception is not a general residential RV repair permission. Unattended motor vehicles must have engines stopped and keys removed and/or ignition locked.

What about home storage, overnight guests or utilities?

The street-duration rule does not establish home setbacks, storage permissions, guest occupancy or hookups. Obtain a separate zoning determination for your parcel and activity. East Hempfield’s 14-day guest rule is not West Hempfield law.

Who to contact for your setup

Ask West Hempfield Township zoning staff about your parcel, zoning district, vehicle classification, legal yard boundaries and intended activity. Ask Police about the exact street, posted restrictions and temporary controls. Confirm later amendments, private covenants, leases and utility approvals separately.

Use the West Hempfield 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 Hempfield §§139-28 and 139-33: highway duration limits

  Complete parking article includes trailer/camper 48-hour rule, arterial/collector rule, emergency access and commercial repairs.

• West Hempfield Ordinance 4-26, May 5, 2026

  Changes §139-54 speed limit on Pitney Road; preserves other provisions.

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.