Newport Beach strictly regulates RV and boat storage on residential property under NBMC Title 20 zoning. Vehicles over certain dimensions cannot be stored in front yards, and extended on-street storage of oversized vehicles is prohibited.
NBMC Title 20 (Zoning) governs the parking and storage of recreational vehicles and boats on residential property. RVs, boats, and trailers may generally be stored behind the front setback line, screened from street view. Storage in required front yard setbacks is prohibited in most residential zones. Vehicles exceeding certain height or length thresholds face additional restrictions and may require fully enclosed garages. On-street parking of oversized vehicles (RVs, boats on trailers, and large commercial vehicles) is regulated under NBMC Title 12 with limits on duration and location. Boat trailers stored on streets are subject to the 72-hour vehicle storage limit. Newport Harbor area neighborhoods have particularly limited space for vessel storage. Many HOAs in Newport Beach impose additional restrictions on RV and boat parking that exceed city regulations. Code Enforcement at (949) 644-3215 handles complaints.
RVs or boats stored in prohibited locations are subject to administrative citations. On-street violations receive parking citations starting at $50–$75. Repeated violations may result in vehicle towing. Code Enforcement may issue notices to comply with escalating fines.
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