Berkeley prohibits parking oversized vehicles, RVs, and boat trailers on public streets between 2am and 5am and limits RV street storage under the 72-hour rule.
Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.40 prohibits parking oversized vehicles defined as over 22 feet in length, 7 feet in height, or 7 feet in width on public streets between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM without a permit. This applies to RVs, motorhomes, trailers, boats on trailers, and commercial trucks. Daytime parking is subject to the 72-hour continuous parking limit under BMC 14.36 and CVC 22651(k). On private property, RVs and boats may be stored in side or rear yards but generally not in required front yard setbacks per Zoning Ordinance Title 23. RV inhabitation (living in a vehicle) on public streets is regulated under BMC 14.40.120 which has been subject to legal challenges; enforcement focuses on health and safety concerns.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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