5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Alameda County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated Alameda County regulates RV parking through zoning ordinance. 72-hour street limit applies. Specific requirements vary by PD and zoning district.
California Vehicle Code § 22651(k), (n)
(k) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal. ... (n) Whenever a vehicle is parked or left standing where local authorities, by resolution or ordinance, have prohibited parking and have authorized the removal of vehicles. Except as provided in subdivisions (v) and (w), a vehicle shall not be rem...
Alameda County unincorporated areas require driveways to be paved, maintain clear sight lines, and not block sidewalks or public right-of-way. Encroachment permits needed for new driveway approaches.
Alameda County unincorporated areas generally allow overnight street parking but prohibit storing vehicles in one spot over 72 hours per CVC 22651(k). Oversized vehicles and RVs face stricter limits.
California Vehicle Code § 22651(k)–(l)
(k) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal. (l) If a vehicle is illegally parked on a highway in violation of a local ordinance forbidding standing or parking and the use of a highway, or a portion thereof, is necessary for the cleaning, repair, or construction of the highway... and signs givi...
Alameda County supports residential EV charging installations through streamlined permits per AB 1236. HOAs cannot prohibit EV chargers on owner-controlled parking per Civil Code 4745.
California Civil Code § 4745(a)
(a) Any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of any interest in a common interest development, and any provision of a governing document... that either effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts the installation or use of an electric vehicle charging station within an owner's unit or in ...
Alameda County enforces CVC 22651(k) allowing removal of vehicles parked 72+ hours. Abandoned vehicles on private property and public streets can be reported to the Sheriff for abatement.
California Vehicle Code § 22651(a)–(b)
A peace officer... or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended...
6 cities in Alameda County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
8 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
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