Mission Viejo strictly regulates RV and boat parking under Chapters 12.08 and 9.59. RVs may park on the street in front of the owner's home for up to 72 hours during active loading/unloading only. Side or rear yard storage requires an approved site plan with solid 6-foot screening from neighboring properties.
Mission Viejo Municipal Code Section 12.08.060 and nuisance code Section 9.59.110 together create strict regulations for recreational vehicles and boats. A recreational vehicle may park temporarily on the street in front of the owner's property while actively loading or unloading, but not longer than 72 hours. Loading/unloading includes a period of up to 12 hours during which the vehicle cannot reasonably be moved to storage. Parking or storage in side or rear yards requires approval of a site plan by the Director of Community Development. The site plan must show the vehicle substantially screened from view from any street or neighboring property behind a solid 6-foot fence, gate, or wall, with adequate screening or shrubbery along the neighboring property line. Boats with masts must store them in a horizontal position if visible from the street. Front yard RV/boat storage is prohibited. RVs may not be used as permanent housing.
RV parked on street beyond 72 hours: citation and towing. Visible RV/boat storage without approved site plan: nuisance citation. Front yard storage: code enforcement violation. Fines escalate with repeat violations. Administrative hearings for unresolved cases.
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