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Ventura County, CA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Who qualifies
Resident-owner of the vehicle
Vehicle condition
Must be operable
Parking impact
Can't displace required spaces
Screening
Planning Director can require it

Summary

In unincorporated Ventura County's coastal zone, storing an RV, boat, or trailer on a residential lot is allowed only if the owner lives there, the vehicle runs, and it doesn't take required parking spaces.

City-specific rules exist: Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo have their own rv & boat parking rules that differ from Ventura County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

The accessory parking and storage of oversized vehicles, including boats, attendant trailers and/or equipment, is allowed on residential, agricultural, or open space zoned lots if one of the following findings can be made: a.The oversized vehicle is located on a legally developed lot and meets all of the following criteria:1.The vehicle is owned and operated by the person who resides on the property;2.The vehicle is operable; and3.The parking space does not displace the required parking for the designated land use...

Source: Ventura County Zoning Ordinance §8107-1.6View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 51).

Full Breakdown

The Coastal Zoning Ordinance allows accessory parking and storage of oversized vehicles, including boats, trailers, and equipment, on residential, agricultural, or open-space lots in the unincorporated coastal zone if the vehicle is owned and operated by the resident, is operable, and doesn't displace required on-site parking. Government emergency vehicles, vehicles used in agricultural production, and vehicles parked for emergency repairs up to 24 hours are also allowed. Where a discretionary permit covers the parking and the Planning Director finds it degrades the neighborhood's visual character, the vehicle must be screened by a fence, wall, or landscaping.

Violations & Fines

Storing an inoperable RV or boat, one not owned by the resident, or one that blocks required parking spaces violates the standard and can be ordered removed or screened.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep my boat trailer in my driveway in unincorporated Ventura County?
Yes, in the coastal zone, if you own and operate it, it's operable, and it doesn't take up required parking spaces.
Can the County require me to screen my RV from view?
Yes, if a discretionary permit covers the parking and the Planning Director finds it hurts the neighborhood's visual character.

Sources & Official References

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