Bishop, CA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Dedicated RV ordinance
- None: general rules apply
- Street time limit
- 72 consecutive hours
- Private-lot storage
- Enclosed unless self-mobile
- Governing code
- BMC 10.28.190, 17.76.060(D)
- Occupied trailer
- Permit required (BMC 8.20.040)
Summary
Bishop has no dedicated RV/boat storage ordinance, but street rules govern: no vehicle (including an RV or boat trailer) may sit on any street or public lot for 72+ consecutive hours without a city permit. On private lots, inoperable vehicles must be enclosed.
No motor vehicle shall be stored or parked in a residential or commercial zone other than in an entirely enclosed space, unless the vehicle is capable of movement under its own power.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 4).
Full Breakdown
The City of Bishop does not adopt a stand-alone recreational-vehicle or boat parking chapter. On the street, an RV or trailer is treated like any vehicle under BMC 10.28.190 and may not be parked more than 72 consecutive hours without a permit, and cannot be re-parked within 500 feet to reset the clock. On private residential or commercial property, BMC 17.76.060(D) bars storing or parking any motor vehicle other than in an entirely enclosed space unless it is capable of movement under its own power, so a dead RV or boat left in a yard can trigger enforcement. Occupied trailers/mobile homes need a building-inspector permit (BMC 8.20.040).
Violations & Fines
72-hour street violations are citable and the vehicle may be towed under Vehicle Code § 22651(k). Occupying a trailer without a permit is an infraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my RV on the street in front of my house?
Can I store a non-running boat trailer in my driveway?
Sources & Official References
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