RV & Boat Parking: Rohnert Park vs Santa Rosa

Can I park my RV or boat trailer on the road outside my house in unincorporated Sonoma County?

Only for up to 6 consecutive hours under Sonoma County Code Sec. 18-3.10. After 6 hours, the vehicle must be relocated and may not return to that spot for at least 72 hours. Loading and unloading windows are tight.

Can my neighbor store an RV or boat in their driveway?

Unlike the City of Santa Rosa, the unincorporated County of Sonoma does not regulate RV or boat storage within front, side, or rear setbacks on private property. Driveway storage is generally allowed at the county level, though HOA rules may still apply.

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

Generally no for storage purposes. The City Code prohibits storing campers, trailers, boats, and RVs in driveways or required yard areas, and bars storage of 72 hours or more within required front, side, or rear setbacks (15/5/20 feet for single-family residential). A regularly used, fully operational vehicle in the driveway is excepted from the setback rule, but stored RVs are not.

Where can I keep my RV or boat at my Santa Rosa home?

RV and boat storage is generally only allowed behind the required setbacks - typically a rear-yard pad behind the 20-foot rear setback line, behind any required fencing or screening. Most Santa Rosa homeowners use off-site commercial RV storage. Call Santa Rosa Planning at 707-543-3200 to confirm what's allowed on your specific lot.

How is this different from unincorporated Sonoma County?

Santa Rosa regulates vehicle storage on private residential property within setbacks; unincorporated Sonoma County does not impose such restrictions on private property. The 72-hour on-street limit applies in both jurisdictions.