Salt Lake City, UT

RV Parking Rules in Salt Lake City, Utah — 2025 Guide

Updated 2025 · Based on current city ordinances

Salt Lake City's 48-Hour Street Limit

Salt Lake City Code § 12.56.050 enforces a 48-hour street parking limit for all vehicles — matching Denver's standard and stricter than the 72-hour rule in most Utah suburbs. This applies to all residential streets within Salt Lake City proper. The 48-hour limit is continuous; moving the vehicle briefly or to the next block does not reset the clock.

SLC 311 (phone or slc311.com) handles code enforcement complaints. Officers respond within 2–4 business days. First violations for RV street parking typically result in a written warning giving 24 hours to move the vehicle before a formal citation is issued.

Driveway Storage

Salt Lake City permits driveway RV storage under standard conditions. The vehicle must fit on the improved driveway surface without overhanging the sidewalk or public right-of-way, must be currently registered, and must be operable. SLC does not impose a maximum number of days for compliant driveway storage.

HOA Landscape in SLC vs. Suburbs

Salt Lake City proper has less HOA penetration than its fast-growing suburbs. Older Salt Lake City neighborhoods — Sugar House, Sugarmont, East Bench, Capitol Hill — were largely built before the HOA era and have minimal CC&R restrictions. However, the newer suburban cities of Lehi, Saratoga Springs, South Jordan, and Herriman are among the fastest-growing HOA communities in Utah, with many prohibiting visible driveway RV storage.

Winter Considerations

Salt Lake City has snow emergency routes where all vehicles must be removed during significant snowfall events. Check the SLC snow emergency map at slcgov.com. RV owners should have a plan for emergency vehicle relocation during winter months — an RV that cannot be quickly moved during a snow event is at risk of being ticketed or towed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Provo, Ogden, and St. George all enforce the more common 72-hour limit. SLC's 48-hour rule matches Denver's. If you live in a SLC suburb rather than SLC proper, you may be subject to that suburb's more permissive rules.
If you are adding new impervious surface (a concrete extension or gravel pad) beyond your existing driveway, a building permit is likely required for that improvement, though not for the RV storage itself.
During declared snow emergencies, all vehicles on designated emergency routes must be moved. The SLC snow emergency route map is posted at slcgov.com. Vehicles left on emergency routes during a snow emergency can be towed at owner expense.
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Ordinances change. Always verify with your local municipality before acting.