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

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

Key Facts

Applies to
Unincorporated Clark County
Urban front/side setback
One boat or PWC trailer max
Second boat
Rear yard or enclosed building
Damaged boat
Nuisance after 30 days
Code
CCC 9.24.010(2)(e)

Summary

In unincorporated Clark County you may keep an RV or boat on your own property, but only one boat/personal-watercraft trailer may sit in a front or side setback in urban residential districts; a second must go in the rear yard or a fully enclosed building.

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

Not more than one (1) boat or one (1) trailer containing personal watercraft ... may be parked or stored within the required front or side yard zoning setback ... In all urban residential districts, the parking or storage of the second or subsequent boat or trailer ... is limited to the rear yard only.

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Full Breakdown

Clark County Code (CCC) 9.24.010(2)(e) limits front/side-yard storage of watercraft: 'Not more than one (1) boat or one (1) trailer containing personal watercraft ... may be parked or stored within the required front or side yard zoning setback ... In all urban residential districts, the parking or storage of the second or subsequent boat or trailer ... is limited to the rear yard only. This restriction shall not apply to the storage of a boat in a fully enclosed building.' Boats with holes or damage that would substantially impair safe operation can be treated as inoperable-vehicle nuisances after 30 days. On-street RV parking is separately restricted (see overnight/street rules).

Violations & Fines

Nuisance code enforcement; property owner is notified and given time (typically ~30 days) to correct before penalties or abatement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep two boats in my urban front yard?
No. In urban residential districts only one boat or PWC trailer may sit in the required front or side setback; a second must go in the rear yard or a fully enclosed building.
Do these rules apply inside a city?
No. CCC 9.24.010 governs only unincorporated Clark County. Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground and other cities set their own parking and storage rules.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Clark County

Overnight ParkingSome RestrictionsStreet Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Chickens & LivestockSome RestrictionsCommercial & Oversized VehiclesSome RestrictionsDriveway RulesSome RestrictionsAbandoned VehiclesSome RestrictionsLoading ZonesSome RestrictionsCurb Color RulesSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Material RestrictionsSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Retaining WallsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Wildlife FeedingSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Cat RulesSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Pet LimitsSome Restrictions

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