Jurisdiction and research scope
Worthington, Ohio city limits only. Do not apply these rules to Sharon Township or Riverlea based on a Worthington mailing address. Sources read November 6, 2026. Publisher edition 2024-01, local legislation through September 16, 2024; §1173.04 cites Ordinance 29-77. Later enactments may not yet appear in this edition.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Worthington RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway | Driveway storage must remain outside required front, side and rear yards. |
| Street | No residential storage in public streets or rights-of-way. |
| Guest | Residentially stored equipment cannot be occupied or used for living, sleeping, housekeeping or business. |
Can I store my RV at home in Worthington?
Section 1173.04(b) permits storage of recreational and camping equipment in residential districts only outside the minimum front, side and rear yards required by §§1149.01 and 1149.08. A driveway does not override those lines. Have zoning staff identify the buildable portion of the actual lot before choosing a parking pad.
Required yards vary by district and dwelling type. For example, the schedule lists 30-foot front and rear yards for R-16 and R-10, but their side requirements differ. Corner lots have special street-facing requirements. An accessory-building setback is not automatically an RV-storage setback.
Does a quick loading stop count as storage?
Storage means placement anywhere in a residential district except the ordinary, customary and reasonable time actually spent loading, unloading, outfitting or preparing for recreation. It is not a fixed number of free parking hours. A vehicle used primarily for general transportation, with only incidental recreational use, is excluded from this storage definition. Neither exception establishes street-parking permission.
Can I leave the RV in the street?
The residential storage rule expressly excludes public streets and rights-of-way. A short stop needs separate traffic, sign and obstruction compliance. This guide does not establish a general street-loading allowance.
Can visitors sleep in the stored RV?
No. Equipment parked under the residential storage provision must not be occupied or used for living, sleeping, housekeeping or business. A lawful storage position does not authorize utility hookups or habitation.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Worthington planning or zoning staff to confirm the municipal boundary, parcel zoning, any variance and later amendments. Police can address the exact street, signs and temporary restrictions. HOA, deed and lease restrictions may be stricter.
Use the Worthington 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
- Worthington §1173.04: equipment definitions and storage
- Worthington §1149.01: district dimensions
- Worthington §1149.08: special yards
- Worthington code edition
- Worthington October 2026 passage notice
Notice covers budget, taxes and refuse contracting; not proof that no other later ordinance exists.
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 city determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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