Hayward restricts RV, trailer, and boat parking on public streets to 72 hours and on residential front yards where they must be screened or stored in side or rear yards.
Recreational vehicle and boat parking in Hayward is regulated under the Hayward Municipal Code zoning provisions and Chapter 10 traffic code. On public streets, RVs, boats, and utility trailers are subject to the standard 72-hour maximum under CVC 22651(k), and oversized vehicles over 22 feet may be prohibited overnight on residential streets. On private residential property, RVs and boats should be stored in the side yard or rear yard behind the front building line. Front yard storage is generally prohibited unless on an approved hard surface driveway, and many single-family zones require screening from the public right-of-way. Loading and unloading for trips is permitted for up to 72 hours. Commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross weight are prohibited from parking overnight in residential districts.
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