Carson, CA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Oversized threshold
- 20 ft long / 80 in wide / 85 in tall
- Street parking
- Prohibited without a permit
- Yard storage
- Must be on a paved driveway
- School/park buffer
- 750 feet for permitted vehicles
Summary
Carson bans parking any oversized vehicle, including RVs, motor homes, trailers and boats over 20 feet, on public streets unless a resident permit is displayed; unpaved yard storage is a nuisance violation too.
"Oversized vehicle" means any vehicle or combination of attached vehicles that exceeds twenty (20) feet in length, eighty (80) inches in width, or eighty-five (85) inches in height (exclusive of lights, mirrors, antennas, or other legal projections), including, but not limited to, motor homes, recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, truck tractors, decommissioned mail trucks, and fifth-wheel travel trailers. An oversized vehicle does not include pickup trucks or sport utility vehicles that are less than twenty-five (25) feet in length. (Ord. 18-1815 § 2) § 3255.2. Oversized Vehicle Parking Prohibited – Enforcement. No person shall park or leave standing any oversized vehicle on any public street, highway, alley, or other public way or public place in the City of Carson, except as provided for in this chapter. (Ord. 18-1815 § 2)
Full Breakdown
CMC § 3255.1 defines an "oversized vehicle" as one exceeding 20 feet in length, 80 inches in width, or 85 inches in height, expressly naming motor homes, RVs, trailers, boats and fifth-wheel trailers. Section 3255.2 bars parking or leaving any such vehicle standing on a public street, alley or public way. A resident can get an annual permit under § 3255.4 to park in front of their home, but only if on-site parking is unavailable, and permitted vehicles must stay 750 feet from schools, daycares and parks. Separately, CMC § 5702(i) makes storing an RV, trailer or boat in a yard, rather than on a paved driveway, a property-maintenance violation if visible from the street.
Violations & Fines
Unpermitted street parking is an infraction subject to citation and towing (CMC § 3255.7); yard storage violating § 5702 is a misdemeanor under CMC § 5704, with each day a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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