Parking Rules in Mason County, WA (2026)
8 rules for unincorporated Mason County, Washington.
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RV & Boat Parking
In the Allyn Urban Growth Area of unincorporated Mason County, single-family, duplex and triplex lots may keep a recreational vehicle, boat or trailer only beyond the front or street-side setback, or screened with a six-foot fence or vegetation wall, and living in a parked RV is banned except for a permitted, self-contained unit.
RV, Boat and Trailer Parking Rules, Mason County, WA
Some RestrictionsMason County Code § 17.14.160
Recreational vehicles, trailers and boats and trailers may be parked and stored on residential property under the following conditions. ... (2)For single-family detached houses, duplexes and triplexes:(A)Recreational vehicles shall be parked beyond the front or street side yard edge of the residential unit except where they are beyond the front or street side yard setback and screened with a mi...
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
In the Allyn Urban Growth Area of unincorporated Mason County, commercial vehicles cannot be parked or stored in residential zones except briefly for legitimate deliveries or pickups, unless the vehicle is tied to a home-based occupation or cottage industry special use permit issued under the county's development regulations.
Commercial Vehicle Parking in Residential Zones, Mason Co.
Significant RestrictionsMason County Code § 17.14.170
Commercial vehicles, other than those allowed through a home-based occupation or cottage industry special use permit issued per Section 17.03.021 (Mason County Development Regulations), may not be parked or stored in residential zones except that for the period of time required to make legitimate service deliveries or pick-ups.
Street Parking Limits
Mason County Code Section 10.52.405 bars stopping, standing, or parking on county roads at intersections, crosswalks, sidewalks, bridges, and railroad tracks, and adds distance buffers around driveways, fire hydrants, and fire stations. The rule applies to every county road in the unincorporated area and is enforced by the Sheriff's Office and Public Works.
On-Street Parking Restrictions in Mason County
Some RestrictionsMason County Code § 10.52.405
(a)Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no person shall:(1)Stop, stand or park a vehicle:(A)On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street,(B)On a sidewalk or street planting strip,(C)Within an intersection,(D)On a crosswalk, ... (2)Sta...
Overnight Parking
Mason County Code Section 10.52.410(b) bans overnight parking on Public Access Road No. 58110, defining it as occupying space along the road for more than two hours between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Parking is separately banned at all hours within twenty feet of the road's fire hydrant, and violating the subsection is a misdemeanor.
Overnight Parking Ban on Road 58110
Some RestrictionsMason County Code § 10.52.410(b)
(b)(1)On Public Access Road No. 58110, overnight parking shall be prohibited and, for the purpose of enforcement, "overnight parking" shall be defined as occupying space within or along the road for a total of more than two hours from the hour of nine p.m. to the hour of six a.m. Furthermore, in the interest of public safety, parking shall be totally prohibited at any time in a radius of twenty...
EV Charging
Mason County Code § 17.03.022 allows level 1 and level 2 electric vehicle charging stations as an accessory use in every zoning district of unincorporated Mason County, WA, with no special land use permit beyond the standard electrical permit. Faster level 3 rapid chargers and battery exchange stations are limited to industrial and commercial zones inside the urban growth areas.
EV Charging Station Rules in Mason County, WA
Few RestrictionsMason County Code § 17.03.022
A.Purpose. ... This section provides opportunities for electric vehicle infrastructure for all zoning districts in the county. ... B.Applicability.1.Electric vehicle infrastructure is permitted, as follows:a.Electric vehicle charging stations equipped with level 1 or level 2 charging equipment as an accessory use in all zoning districts. ... E.Process.1.An application to establish electric vehi...
Abandoned Vehicles
Mason County Code Section 10.72.010 defines an abandoned vehicle as one left on a highway or another's property without consent for twenty-four hours or more, and Section 10.72.020 declares abandoned, wrecked, or inoperative vehicles and hulks on public or private property a public nuisance subject to abatement.
Abandoned Vehicle Rules in Mason County
Some RestrictionsMason County Code §§ 10.72.010, 10.72.020
An "abandoned vehicle," for the purpose of this chapter, means any vehicle left within the limits of any highway or upon the property of another without the consent of the owner of such property for a period of twenty-four hours, or longer, except that a vehicle shall not be considered abandoned if its owner or operator is unable to remove it from the place where it is located and so notifies l...
Loading Zones
New commercial and industrial buildings in Mason County's Shelton urban growth area must provide dedicated off-street loading space under Mason County Code § 17.08.110: one loading area for buildings under 25,000 square feet, two for 25,000 to 50,000 square feet, and one additional bay for every 25,000 square feet beyond that, each sized for a 45-foot vehicle.
Off-Street Loading Standards, Mason County
Some RestrictionsMason County Code § 17.08.110
Off-street loading standards are as follows: Commercial and Industrial Buildings Loading Area Less than 25,000 square feet One (except administrative judgment may waive this requirement) 25,000—50,000 square feet Two 50,000 square feet or greater Two plus one per additional 25,000 square feet over 50,000 square feet. Off-street loading and unloading spaces shall be designed to accommodate vehic...
Snow Removal Parking Rules
In unincorporated Mason County, Washington, the Public Works Department, not a parking ordinance, controls how snow and ice are cleared from county roads. MCC §§ 12.06.010 and 12.06.020 set 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. plow hours, a two-inch snow depth before plowing commences, and a four-tier priority order that clears emergency-vehicle routes and primary roads before secondary and local access roads.
Mason County Winter Snow and Ice Control
Few RestrictionsMason County Code §§ 12.06.010, 12.06.020
12.06.010 - Objectives. Snow and ice control operations is the department's number one maintenance priority during the winter months. Typical hours of operation for snow and ice control are from the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., allowing a focus on the morning and evening commuter travel times. ... 12.06.020 - Level of service. (a)Type of Treatment: Asphalt roads may be treated with sand, sa...
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