Monterey County, CA Parking Rules: Oversized Vehicle Parking (2026)

Parking of oversized vehicles, such as large RVs, buses, box trucks, and trailers, on public roads in the unincorporated county is governed by the California Vehicle Code rather than a comprehensive county oversized-vehicle ordinance. Vehicle Code Section 22507 expressly allows local authorities to 'prohibit or restrict the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles, including, but not limited to, vehicles that are six feet or more in height (including any load thereon) within 100 feet of any intersection,' on streets within their jurisdiction. Critically, the same section provides that, except in alleys, such an ordinance or resolution 'shall not apply until signs or markings giving adequate notice thereof have been placed.' So a county restriction on tall or oversized vehicles is only enforceable on roads where the appropriate signs or curb markings exist. On state highways within the county, Caltrans may post restrictions under Vehicle Code Section 22505. The general 72-hour rule of Vehicle Code Section 22651(k) applies to oversized vehicles left standing on a road, and an oversized RV, trailer, or boat that appears abandoned is reportable to the Monterey County Sheriff and may be abated under County Ordinance Chapter 12.72. On private property, storage of large recreational equipment is regulated by zoning Chapter 21.57 (inland) and 20.57 (coastal).