RV & Boat Parking: Burbank vs Carson

Can I park my RV in my driveway in Burbank?

Large Non-Commercial Vehicle (LNCV) permits are available for RV street parking. Overnight street parking may require residential parking permit. Contact Community Development at (818) 238-5290 for LNCV permit availability and restrictions.

What are the rules for storing boats and RVs in Burbank?

LNCV Permit: Available from Community Development. Contact: (818) 238-5290. Overnight: RPP may be required on posted streets.

Can I park my RV or boat trailer in front of my Carson home overnight?

Not without a permit. Carson Ordinance No. 18-1815 restricts oversized vehicles — defined as anything exceeding 20 ft long, 80 in wide, or 85 in tall — on public streets, and the Parking Enforcement Division offers an oversized vehicle permit for short-term loading/unloading. Without that permit, a vehicle citation and/or tow is possible. Contact Parking Enforcement at (310) 952-1786.

Does my pickup truck count as an oversized vehicle?

Pickup trucks under 25 feet in length are explicitly excluded from Carson's oversized vehicle definition, per the City's Parking Enforcement page. A standard half-ton or three-quarter-ton pickup is normally well under that length, so day-to-day on-street parking is allowed where curb signage permits.

Can I keep my RV on my own driveway in Carson?

RV storage on private residential property is governed by the Carson Zoning Code (Carson Municipal Code Article IX, Chapter 1, eCode360). It typically must be on a paved surface, off required front-yard setbacks, and screened where required. The on-street ordinance (No. 18-1815) is separate from the zoning rules for on-lot storage.