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

Shasta County's zoning ordinance (Title 17) governs the storage and use of recreational vehicles, travel trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes, and boats on private property. Storage of properly registered RVs and boats is generally allowed on residential parcels, with placement typically subject to setback requirements. RVs cannot be used as a permanent dwelling on a residential parcel without conversion to a permitted manufactured home; doing so violates the zoning code. The one limited exception is for owner-occupied temporary use during construction of a permanent residence on the same property, which requires a permit and is limited to 120 days. RV parks and travel trailer parks are subject to separate permitting and zoning. In rural and agricultural zones (R-R, A, U), RV storage is typically less restricted than in suburban subdivisions. Subdivisions with recorded CC&Rs may impose stricter limits on RV visibility, screening, or storage duration. The Shasta County Code Enforcement Division handles complaints about illegal RV occupancy and zoning violations.