Palo Alto restricts RV, trailer, and boat storage on public streets and requires screening for large recreational vehicles on residential property under zoning code.
Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers parked on Palo Alto residential streets are subject to 72-hour maximum parking limits under CVC 22651(k) and local street parking restrictions. Oversized vehicle parking on residential streets between midnight and 6 a.m. is prohibited under Palo Alto Municipal Code without a permit, with short-term permits available for loading, unloading, and visiting guests. On private residential property, RVs and boats must generally be stored in side or rear yards, screened from public view, and may not be used as dwellings. RVs connected to utilities or occupied overnight violate zoning code, though short-term guest accommodation (typically 72 hours or less) is often tolerated. Commercial vehicles over a certain weight face separate restrictions. Violations trigger citations, and repeated storage issues may be referred to code enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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