Kirkland, WA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers are subject to the same 72-hour on-street limit as other vehicles under KMC Title 11 and RCW 46.55. An RV or trailer that is disconnected from a tow vehicle and left on the public right-of-way is considered abandoned after 72 hours and may be towed at the owner's expense. On private property, Kirkland Zoning Code KMC Title 115 treats recreational vehicles, boats, and utility trailers as accessory storage and generally requires them to be parked on an improved driveway or pad, not in landscaped front yards or planting strips. Most residential zones allow one RV or boat behind the front building line on a paved surface; larger collections may trigger accessory storage review. Occupancy of an RV as a dwelling on private residential property is prohibited except as a temporary guest accommodation for limited periods. Visible sewage, fuel leaks, or flat tires can trigger an abandoned vehicle or property maintenance complaint under KMC 21.41. Short-term loading or visit parking is allowed, but overnight street storage repeatedly triggers enforcement. Residents can check zoning specifics with Kirkland Planning at (425) 587-3600 or report violations through EyeOnKirkland.