Can I park an RV or boat at my home in Highland?

Highland's code: RVs may be parked or stored in the side yard and rear yard. (Applies to permanent parking or storage on a residential property.) (§ 16.52.080); Only on asphalt or concrete paving. (Applies to motorized and nonmotorized RVs that contain an engine.) (§ 16.52.080).

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Where it may be parked	RVs may be parked or stored in the side yard and rear yard. Applies: Applies to permanent parking or storage on a residential property. § 16.52.080 · code text Parking and storage of recreational vehicles is permitted within the side yard and rear yard. Only on the paved front driveway or a paved surface in the side or rear yard. Applies: Applies to temporary off-street parking for loading, unloading, prepping, or cleaning. § 16.52.080 · code text Parking shall be limited to the paved driveway in front of the residence or a paved surface within the side yard or rear yard.
Front-yard parking	No RV storage in the front yard, unless no suitable side or rear yard location exists. Applies: Applies to RV parking or storage on a residential property. § 16.52.080 · code text No storage of recreational vehicles shall occur in the front yard of a residential property unless there is no suitable location within the side yard or rear yard which meets the requirements specified within this section. Allowed temporarily on the paved driveway for loading, unloading, prepping or cleaning. Applies: Temporary off-street parking; the RV may not extend into the sidewalk or public right-of-way. § 16.52.080 · code text Temporary off-street parking of a recreational vehicle on a paved driveway in the front yard shall be allowed for the purpose of loading, unloading, or otherwise prepping or cleaning the recreational vehicle and shall be in compliance with the following conditions:
Screening and surface	Only on asphalt or concrete paving. Applies: Applies to motorized and nonmotorized RVs that contain an engine. § 16.52.080 · code text Parking and storage of all motorized and nonmotorized recreational vehicles which contain an engine shall only occur on a paved surface of asphalt or concrete. On asphalt, concrete, gravel or pavers. Applies: Applies to nonmotorized RVs that do not contain or carry an engine. § 16.52.080 · code text Parking and storage of all nonmotorized recreational vehicles which do not contain and/or carry an engine shall occur on asphalt, concrete, gravel or pavers. Fitted covers are allowed if kept in good condition. § 16.52.080 · code text Fitted covers are permitted and may be used as long as they are maintained in good condition.
Parking on the street	No more than 3 consecutive days (72 hours). Applies: Applies to an RV with a temporary parking permit, parked along or near the owner's residence. § 10.28.080 · code text Parking of a recreational vehicle with a temporary parking permit shall be allowed for a maximum of three consecutive days (not more than 72 hours) along the property frontage, or in close proximity of, the associated residence. Not allowed unless a temporary parking permit has been issued. Applies: Applies to any RV on city streets. § 10.28.050 · code text The parking of any recreational vehicle as defined in HMC § 10.28.030 is prohibited on city streets unless a temporary parking permit has been issued pursuant to this chapter. Not allowed on city streets. Applies: Applies to a nonmotorized RV unhitched from its towing vehicle. § 10.28.050 · code text The parking of any nonmotorized recreational vehicle which has been removed from the towing vehicle is prohibited on city streets.
Living in an RV	Not allowed: RVs may not be used as living quarters. Applies: Applies to RVs parked or stored on residential property. § 16.52.080 · code text Recreational vehicles shall not be used as living quarters when parked or stored on residential property.

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