Ridgecrest, CA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Oversize threshold
- 25 ft long / 7 ft wide or tall
- Front yard setback
- Off-limits for storage
- Apron surface required
- Paved or graveled
- Area upkeep
- Free of trash, debris, parts
Summary
Ridgecrest lets oversize vehicles park on private property in yard areas but bars the required front yard setback, with specific rules for trailers on driveway aprons.
Oversize vehicles may be parked or stored on private property in all yard areas except the required front yard setback on any side yard abutting a street right-of-way. Semi-trailers, camp trailers, campers and/or house cars may be parked on the apron in front of a yard setback located between the driveway and the side property line closest to the driveway if: (1)The trailer or vehicle does not project over any property line;(2)The parking or storage area has a paved or graveled surface; and(3)The area around said trailers and vehicles is kept clean and free of trash, debris and/or parts.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6).
Full Breakdown
In Ridgecrest, California (Kern County), an oversize vehicle, over 25 feet long, 7 feet wide, or 7 feet tall, may be parked or stored on private property in yard areas except the required front yard setback or any side yard abutting a street right-of-way. Semi-trailers, camp trailers, campers and house cars may sit on the driveway apron between the driveway and the closest side property line if the vehicle does not project over the property line, the surface is paved or graveled, and the area is kept free of trash and debris.
Violations & Fines
Storing an oversize vehicle in a prohibited yard setback or on an unpaved, cluttered apron violates this section; code enforcement can order removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park an RV in my Ridgecrest front yard?
Does the apron parking allowance apply to any yard?
Sources & Official References
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