Modesto restricts RV and boat parking in residential areas. Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers must be parked on improved surfaces (concrete or asphalt), may not block sidewalks, and are subject to the 72-hour street parking limit.
Modesto regulates the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and campers in residential zones. RVs and boats must be stored on an improved surface (concrete or asphalt driveway) and may not be parked on dirt, grass, or landscaped areas. They must not block sidewalks, driveways, or sight lines at intersections. On-street parking of RVs and boats is subject to the standard 72-hour limit. RVs may not be used as living quarters when parked on residential property. Detached trailers must have current registration visible.
RV/boat on unimproved surface: code enforcement citation. On-street over 72 hours: towing. Living in RV: code violation.
Modesto, CA
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