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Yolo County, CA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified June 2026

Key Facts

County Code
Yolo County Code section 8-2.1314
RV Definition Includes
Trailers, boats, ATVs, motor homes, aircraft
Front/Side/Rear Yard (Street-Adjacent)
No RV parking
Paving Standard
Section 8-2.1313
Living in RV
Requires Planning approval

Summary

Yolo County Code section 8-2.1314 prohibits parking recreational vehicles (RVs, trailers, boats, ATVs) in any required front, side, or rear yard adjacent to a public street on residential properties in unincorporated areas, and bars using an RV as a dwelling without County approval.

City-specific rules exist: West Sacramento has its own rv & boat parking rules that differ from Yolo County's county-level regulations. If you live in West Sacramento, check the city-specific page instead.

No recreational vehicle shall be parked within any required front, side, or rear yard adjacent to a public street. Recreational vehicles may be parked in any area other than a required front, side, or rear yard adjacent to a public street if the area is paved in accordance with Section 8-2.1313 of this article. No recreational vehicle shall be utilized or occupied as a residential dwelling, either temporarily or permanently, unless an application is approved by the Planning Director for a temporary dwelling during the construction of a home.

Full Breakdown

Title 8 (Land Development and Zoning), Chapter 2, Article 13 of the Yolo County Code governs off-street parking. 1314 specifically regulates recreational vehicle and commercial vehicle parking on residential properties in any residential zone within the unincorporated County. 1313. Use of an RV as a residential dwelling (temporary or permanent) requires a Planning Director or Planning Commission approval - typically only granted as a temporary dwelling during home construction.

Violations & Fines

A violation of section 8-2.1314 is an infraction punishable under California Government Code section 25132. Four or more violations by the same person within twelve months constitute a misdemeanor. Code Enforcement (Community Services Department, Planning Division) handles complaints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my RV or boat in my driveway in unincorporated Yolo County?
Yes, on a paved area away from required street-adjacent yards. Yolo County Code section 8-2.1314 prohibits RV parking 'within any required front, side, or rear yard adjacent to a public street' and requires the area used for RV parking to be paved per section 8-2.1313.
Can someone live in an RV at my property?
Not without County approval. Section 8-2.1314 prohibits using a recreational vehicle as a residential dwelling - temporarily or permanently - unless an application is approved by the Planning Director or Planning Commission, typically only for temporary use during construction of a primary home.

Sources & Official References

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