Richmond, CA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Richmond's Inoperable Motor Vehicles policy, published by the City Code Enforcement Division, sets the on-street and on-property standards for RVs, boats and trailers. On public streets, any vehicle (including RVs and trailers) must be 'in driving condition, with current DMV registration, current tabs and may not be parked on the street over 72 hours,' the same 72-hour limit codified in RMC Section 14.40.110. On private residential property, 'Campers, RVs, boats, trailers, and other vehicles can be parked in the driveway if they are in running condition (no flat tires), and they are currently registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles.' The City explicitly prohibits parking or storing any vehicle 'on grass, dirt or other unapproved parking pad,' and states that 'Recreational vehicles shall not be utilized as additional living space.' Abandoned, inoperable, unlicensed and junk vehicles are barred from both private and public property and may be abated under California Vehicle Code Section 22660 (local abandoned-vehicle authority). For vehicle-dwelling households, Richmond runs a separate Safe Parking Sites Pilot Program (RMC §9.40.018), described in the overnight-parking entry, that permits up to four inhabited vehicles per host site under strict conditions.