Huntington Beach, CA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- HBMC § 10.44.060
- Size threshold
- Over 22 ft long or 84 in wide
- RVs and trailers
- Banned regardless of size
- Commercial/industrial exemption
- 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., no permit
- Loading permit cap
- 24 hrs, 12x/month, 144 days/yr
Summary
Huntington Beach bans parking any motor vehicle over 22 feet long or 84 inches wide, any recreational vehicle regardless of size, and any non-motorized trailer on public streets and alleys under Municipal Code Section 10.44.060. Limited permits exist for loading, repairs, and commercial-district parking.
Except as provided herein, no person shall park or leave standing upon any public highway or alleyway: A. Any motor vehicle, over 22 feet long or 84 inches wide, measured from the extreme forward/widest point to the extreme rear point. Measurements shall include extensions and/or attachments. B. Any recreational vehicle, regardless of size. The term "recreational vehicle" (RV) shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010 or any successor statute. C. Any non-motorized trailer, regardless of size, whether attached to a motor vehicle or detached.
Full Breakdown
060 prohibits parking or leaving standing on any public highway or alleyway: (A) any motor vehicle exceeding 22 feet in length or 84 inches in width, measuring from the extreme forward or widest point to the extreme rear, including attachments; (B) any recreational vehicle regardless of size, using the definition in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010; and (C) any non-motorized trailer of any size, attached or not. This reaches the large pickups-with-trailers and box trucks that commonly park in residential neighborhoods, not just RVs. without any permit at all. 065 bars using any permit issued under the chapter as authorization to sleep in the vehicle. 067.
Violations & Fines
Parking an oversized commercial vehicle, RV, or trailer in violation of Section 10.44.060 is an infraction under Section 10.44.050, punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second, and $300 for a third within one calendar year, with each additional day of continued violation counted as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my work truck and trailer on my street overnight in Huntington Beach?
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