Los Angeles County, CA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Width threshold
- More than 8 feet
- Height threshold
- More than 7.5 feet
- Length threshold
- More than 20 feet
- Marina del Rey hours
- 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Permits per residence (most districts)
- Up to 30 per calendar year, 24-hour each
- Permit source
- Local Sheriff's Station or Parking Enforcement Office
Summary
In more than 20 unincorporated communities, oversized vehicles, including RVs, large trailers, and boat trailers, exceeding 8 feet wide, 7.5 feet tall, or 20 feet long require a valid parking permit to park on public streets at any time. In Marina del Rey the restriction applies only between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.
15.64.075 - Nonconforming Vehicle—Parking Restrictions. A.The operator of any nonconforming vehicle shall not park such nonconforming vehicle on any highway, street, alley, public way, or public place in the Altadena, Azusa/Charter Oak/Covina, Del Aire/Lennox, East Los Angeles, East Rancho Dominguez, El Camino Village, Florence-Firestone/Walnut Park, Ladera Heights, Hawthorne, Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez, South Whittier/East Whittier/East La Mirada, View Park/Windsor Hills, West Athens/Westmont, West Carson, West Los Angeles, West Puente Valley/Valinda/South San Jose Hills, West Rancho Dominguez/Willowbrook, West Whittier/Los Nietos, or Whittier Districts... at any time, without displaying a valid parking permit for the nonconforming vehicle. B.A nonconforming vehicle... refers to any trailer or vehicle if any part of such trailer or vehicle... measures more than: 1.Eight (8) feet in width; or 2.Seven and one-half (7½) feet in height; or 3.Twenty (20) feet in length. (Ord. 2022-0029 § 10, 2022; Ord. 2008-0029 § 1, 2008.)
Full Breakdown
A 'nonconforming vehicle' is any trailer or vehicle (with all fixtures and accessories) measuring more than 8 feet wide, 7.5 feet tall, or 20 feet long. Covered districts include Altadena, East Los Angeles, Ladera Heights, Long Beach, View Park/Windsor Hills, West Carson, West Whittier/Los Nietos, Whittier, and many others. Residential permits are available from the local Sheriff's Station or Parking Enforcement Office. For most districts, each residence may receive up to 30 permits per calendar year, valid 24 hours each with a maximum of 2 consecutive days. Loading, unloading, service work, and construction-related parking are exempt.
Violations & Fines
Parking citation issued by county enforcement. Vehicles may be towed if parked without required permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my RV on the street in front of my house in unincorporated LA County?
How many guest parking permits can I get for a large vehicle?
Is there a nighttime-only restriction or an all-day restriction?
Sources & Official References
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