Yolo County, CA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (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.
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?
Can someone live in an RV at my property?
Sources & Official References
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