RV & Boat Parking: Carson vs Santa Monica

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.

Can I park my RV in my driveway in Santa Monica?

RV and boat storage in Santa Monica is restricted in residential zones. Oversized vehicles may not be stored on streets for extended periods. On-property storage may require screening. The 72-hour street parking rule applies.

What are the rules for storing boats and RVs in Santa Monica?

Street Storage: 72-hour limit applies. Residential: Restrictions on oversized vehicles. Screening: May be required on property. Enforcement: Parking Enforcement.