Chico, CA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Time limit
- 168 hours (7 days)
- Covers
- vehicles, RVs, boats, trailers
- Location
- streets & public rights-of-way
- Enforcement
- tow under Veh. Code §22651(k)
Summary
Vehicles, RVs, boats, and trailers can't sit on any Chico street or public right-of-way for more than 168 consecutive hours (7 days); violators can be towed under Vehicle Code §22651(k).
No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer shall park or store such vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer upon any street or public right-of-way for a consecutive period of more than 168 hours (7 days). A partial removal from the parking or storage space occupied, or a complete removal and the immediate return of such vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer to such space or any part thereof shall constitute a violation of the 168 hour (7 day) time limit.
C. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22651(k), as amended, any vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer in violation of subsection B, above, may be towed. (Ord. 2353, Ord. 2401)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains local legislation current through: Codified Resolution No. 53-26, adopted 7-14-26 and Ordinance No. 2622, adopted 6-2-26).
Full Breakdown
Under §10.20.200, no vehicle, recreational vehicle (travel trailer or camper), boat, or trailer may sit parked or stored on any Chico street or public right-of-way for more than 168 consecutive hours: seven days. The clock doesn't reset with a token move: partially pulling out of the space, or fully leaving and immediately returning, still counts as a continuing violation of the seven-day cap. Once that limit is broken, the city can tow the vehicle under California Vehicle Code §22651(k), at the owner's expense.
Violations & Fines
Storing an RV, boat, trailer, or other vehicle on a city street past the 168-hour limit is a code violation subject to towing under Cal. Vehicle Code §22651(k).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get around the limit by moving my RV a few feet?
Does this apply to parking on my own driveway?
Sources & Official References
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