RV and boat parking in Fowler: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Fowler Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Where it may be parked	Behind the required front or street-side setback inside a solid wall or fence, or in a garage or carport. Applies: Applies to storing an RV (more than 72 hours) in R zones. § 9-5.2004 · code text No recreational vehicle shall be stored in any "R" zone, except to the rear of a required front yard or street side yard setback, within an area enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than five (5) feet nor more than six (6) feet in height, or within a garage or carport. RVs are exempt from these rules for up to 8 hours in any 24 hours while loading or unloading. Applies: An exception to the RV rules of this section. § 9-5.2004 · code text Recreational vehicles are exempt from these requirements for a maximum of eight (8) hours within any twenty-four-hour period for the purpose of loading and unloading.
Screening and surface	A solid wall or fence at least 5 feet and no more than 6 feet tall. Applies: Applies to RV storage in R zones behind the required front or street-side setback. § 9-5.2004 · code text No recreational vehicle shall be stored in any "R" zone, except to the rear of a required front yard or street side yard setback, within an area enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than five (5) feet nor more than six (6) feet in height, or within a garage or carport. Keep the ground clear of undergrowth, litter or debris. Applies: Applies under and around all parked or stored vehicles and equipment. § 9-5.2004 · code text The ground under and surrounding any parked recreational vehicle shall be kept free of undergrowth, litter, or debris.
Parking on the street	The city's 72-hour limit on public street parking applies. Applies: Applies to RVs on a public street. § 9-5.2004 · code text Parking of recreational vehicles on a public street shall be subject to Fowler Municipal Code Section 4-4.204—Parking for More Than 72 Hours.
Living in an RV	Not allowed. Applies: While parked or stored; guests may use 1 extra RV on private property up to 7 days in a row or 14 days a year. § 9-5.2004 · code text Recreational vehicles are not to be occupied or used for living or sleeping while parked or stored; provided guests of the owner may occupy one (1) recreational vehicle in addition to those permitted herein to be parked on private property only for not more than seven (7) days consecutively or fourteen (14) days in any calendar year.

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Fowler's code: Behind the required front or street-side setback inside a solid wall or fence, or in a garage or carport. (Applies to storing an RV (more than 72 hours) in R zones.) (§ 9-5.2004); A solid wall or fence at least 5 feet and no more than 6 feet tall. (Applies to RV storage in R zones behind the required front or street-side setback.) (§ 9-5.2004).

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