Whether you (or visiting family and friends) own or occasionally rent recreational vehicles (RVs) and you’re planning to park them in front of your home for any length of time, there are neighborhood policies you’ll need to know.
Dos and don'ts for RV parking
When it comes to RVs (toy haulers, motorhomes, pop-up campers, fifth-wheel trailers, etc.) storage anywhere other than in an enclosed garage is prohibited. An RV can be parked in your driveway or curbside for a max of 72 hours per month for loading, cleaning, and maintenance. Be mindful of your neighbors and remove the RV as soon as possible, parking back in the garage or at an off-site storage area.
You can read the full policy in Exhibit C-v of the CC&R Residential Standards, but in brief, parking RVs in your driveway or along the street, and in a manner that blocks sidewalk access, is a community standard violation and can result in a $150 fine.
The town of Prescott Valley has similar policies in place when it comes to RVs parked on city streets. Per the city, the temporary parking of an RV on a public street in a residential area for the purpose of loading, unloading, or cleaning, may not exceed 48 hours per month and may not create a traffic hazard or obstruct traffic visibility.
The resasons for the rules
The fewer vehicles parked street side — especially larger RVs, trucks, and trailers — the easier it is for emergency vehicles to quickly access a residence in case of a fire or medical emergency. Visibility also increases, which is important when it comes to drivers being able to see a child dart out into the street after a ball or a beloved pet getting loose from its leash.
Plus, the look and feel of the neighborhood is enhanced when residential thoroughfares are free of parked RVs, and that helps maintain those attractive property values.
How to report a violation
While it’s best practice to chat with your neighbor first, if you need help with a compliance violation, let us know via the community concern form. You’ll need to include your contact info and details about your concern (photos are helpful). Once submitted, you’ll get an email receipt with info on how the concern will be addressed.
It also helps to report the violation to the town of Prescott Valley who can enforce the code violation when you report it through the OurPV mobile app or the OurPV desktop portal.
Timing is key
When it comes to enforcing a code violation, it all comes down to timing, which is why it’s best to report violations to both the Jasper Community Life team and the town of Prescott Valley.
When you submit a Jasper community concern form and the violation has been witnessed by staff, the resident will have 10 days from the date of the compliance letter to remove the vehicle.
The city also has a specific timeline in terms of inspection, notification, compliance, and citation. While the non-compliant vehicle may be moved to a different location between inspection and citation, two sets of eyes may be better than one when it comes to catching the violation.