On July 2, 2025, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 070225‑RD24‑168, targeting parking on county roads and public rights‑of‑way in unincorporated residential areas. It prohibits parking of recreational vehicles (RVs), large trucks and trailers in subdivisions, unless parked on private property that meets specific zoning and setback guidelines. This ordinance does not affect rural or agricultural properties.
The ordinance had been considered following two public hearings. While the majority of the discussions were based around the larger and more populated subdivisions in the San Tan Valley area, this ordinance will be in effect county-wide, also affecting San Manuel, Oracle and other unincorporated areas. This ordinance is not applicable to incorporated municipalities; however, they may also have additional or similar parking ordinances.
RVs will be allowed to park in the front of properties for up to 48 hours when preparing to depart for a trip or a returning from a trip. This ordinance was brought into effect and studied because the county did not have any parking ordinances, to deal with a variety of engineering and safety issues that were becoming ongoing challenges for Pinal County.
Private property rules still apply: You may still keep these vehicles on your own lot, but they must comply with private setback, utility hookup, and zoning regulations under county code chapters 2.125 and 2.135. Owners may park their vehicles and equipment in their driveways or backyards so long as they meet the proper setbacks and guidelines for their particular subdivisions and Homeowners Associations. There are also specific allowances for public utility workers who may bring their trucks home and public safety officials.
This ordinance will also prohibit non-operating vehicles from being parked on the street for more than 48 hours. The ordinance does not include a delayed notice period before enforcement begins: it became effective immediately upon adoption on July 2, 2025, and citations can be issued right away. There are limited temporary allowances detailed in the ordinance: Heavy trucks (commercial vehicles ≥ 19,500 lb GVW) are permitted to remain on the street only if they are disabled and undergoing repairs—but must be off the public right-of-way within 48 hours.
RVs, buses, trailers, boats, and inoperable/unregistered vehicles parked on residential streets are similarly subject to removal if left for longer than 48 consecutive hours. If property owners do not comply within the 48-hour grace period, the vehicle becomes eligible for: Towing at the owner’s expense, vehicle immobilization, civil fines of at least $250 per day.
Enforcement of the ordinance will carried out by either the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office or Code Compliance, who may first issue warnings at their discretion. You can learn more by reading the ordinance in full online: https://bit.ly/44GHUt9.