West Sacramento, CA Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Max paved area
- 350 sq ft citywide
- Older-lot setback
- 5 ft from property line
- Newer-lot rule
- no street-side setback parking
- Front-yard requirement
- must be a paved surface
- Registration
- current and valid, displayed
Summary
West Sacramento caps recreational-vehicle and boat-trailer parking on residential lots at 350 square feet of paved surface, with a five-foot setback on older lots and a full street-side setback on lots created after August 23, 1984.
Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots which were of record on or before August 23, 1984, must be parked at least five feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way, or property line, whichever is farther. Recreation vehicles parked on residential lots created after August 23, 1984, may not be parked in a required setback adjacent to a public street.
2. Paving and Surfacing.
a. Total Area of Surfacing. No more than 350 square feet of paved or improved surfaces shall be used for the parking or storage of recreational vehicles in any Residential Zone.
b. Surfacing for Parking in Front Yards. Recreational vehicles located within front yards shall be parked on a paved surface in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.27.090.G, Paving and Surfacing.
c. Surfacing for Parking in Side or Rear Yard. Recreational vehicles located within side or rear yards shall be parked on a paved or improved surface, which may include pavement or turf-stones. All surfaces shall be kept clear of weeds, debris, mud, and vehicle fluids that contaminate soil or groundwater.
3. Secondary Driveway. A secondary driveway for recreational vehicles may be allowed on corner lots outside of the vision triangle of the intersection, with the approval of an encroachment permit from the Community Development Department. Paving strips may be used on the driveway.
4. Registration. The recreational vehicle shall have a current and valid registration displayed.
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Full Breakdown
Under Zoning Code § 17.22.110(C), RVs and boat trailers parked on residential lots recorded before August 23, 1984 must sit at least five feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way, or property line. On lots created after that date, RVs can't sit in the required street-facing setback at all. Citywide, no more than 350 square feet of paved surface may be used for RV/boat parking, front-yard parking must be on a paved surface, and the vehicle must carry current registration and can't be used as a dwelling. Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs are barred from residential zones outright.
Violations & Fines
Zoning violations are misdemeanors that may be charged as infractions at the City Attorney's discretion; each day a violation continues is a separate offense, and noncompliant vehicles can be declared a public nuisance and abated under Title 19 (§ 17.46.050).
Frequently Asked Questions
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