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Thurston County, WA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing section
Thurston County Code § 21.57.060
Right-of-way storage
Prohibited outright
Living in stored vehicle
Not allowed
Sightline rule
No blocking intersection visibility
Enforcing dept
Thurston County Resource Stewardship

Summary

Thurston County lets residents store operable RVs, boats and trailers on their property as long as the vehicles don't block right-of-way or sightlines and aren't used as living quarters.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Thurston County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Operable motor vehicles, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and the like may be stored on the premises provided that they do not obstruct the use of public right-of-way or interfere with traffic visibility, especially the visibility of and at intersections of streets. Vehicles so stored shall not be used as living quarters.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 77).

Full Breakdown

County zoning code Section 21.57.060(C)(2) covers RV, boat and trailer storage on residential lots countywide. Operable motor vehicles, boats, trailers and recreational vehicles may sit on the premises, but they cannot obstruct the public right-of-way or block traffic visibility, especially near street intersections, and nobody may live in a stored vehicle. Storage directly in or on the right-of-way is banned outright under 21.57.060(D). Inoperable vehicles fall under the separate junk-vehicle rule in 21.57.060(C)(1), which caps outdoor storage at 30 days unless screened.

Violations & Fines

Code enforcement can order a stored RV, boat or trailer relocated if it blocks the right-of-way, obscures intersection sightlines, or is being lived in; right-of-way storage is prohibited outright.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my RV or boat in my driveway in Thurston County?
Yes, an operable RV, boat or trailer can be stored on your property as long as it doesn't block the right-of-way or interfere with traffic visibility, and it isn't used as living quarters.
Can I store my RV on the street in front of my house?
No. Storage in or on the public right-of-way is prohibited outright under Section 21.57.060(D).

Sources & Official References

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