San Jose restricts RV parking under SJMC §17.72. RVs in front yards must be on pavement and perpendicular to the street. Living in an RV on residential property is prohibited.
SJMC §17.72.600 requires RVs parked in front yards to be on paved surfaces. SJMC §17.72.610 mandates perpendicular orientation to the street. SJMC §17.72.580 prohibits using any motor vehicle for living or sleeping quarters anywhere in the city except licensed mobilehome/travel trailer parks. Bona fide guests may occupy an RV on residential premises for up to 72 hours with the resident's consent. Chapter 11.98 addresses large vehicle parking on city streets.
Code enforcement citations for non-compliant RV storage. Vehicles used as dwellings subject to towing.
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San Jose Municipal Code Title 7 (Animal Care and Control) requires dogs in public places, city parks, and trails to be on a leash no longer than six feet, re...
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San Jose imposes no general restriction on year-round lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays on private residential property. The sign code (SJMC Ch...
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San Jose has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Size, height, and motor noise are not restricted by the munic...
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San Jose has no ordinance limiting the duration, brightness, or hours of residential holiday lighting. The general nuisance provisions in SJMC Title 6 and th...
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