RV and boat parking in Anaheim: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Anaheim Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Where it may be parked	At the rear of the lot, on the half farthest from the nearest public street. Applies: Applies to key lots and reversed corner lots. § 15.28.240 · code text provided further, that upon key lots or on a reversed corner lot said camp car or trailer shall be parked on the rear of said lot and on that half of said lot the greatest distance away from the nearest public street.
Front-yard parking	Not allowed. On private property, a camp car or trailer may park only at the lot's rear or under cover. Applies: Applies to camp cars and trailers on any private property, unless a City Council permit is obtained. § 15.28.240 · code text provided further, that upon key lots or on a reversed corner lot said camp car or trailer shall be parked on the rear of said lot and on that half of said lot the greatest distance away from the nearest public street.
Parking on the street	No parking on a public street between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Applies: Applies to camp cars and trailers, unless a City Council permit is obtained. § 15.28.240 · code text No person shall park or leave parked any camp car or trailer upon any public street within the City between the hours of three a.m. and six a.m.,
Living in an RV	Not allowed. Applies: On any public street or private property, except a permitted public trailer park or campground, unless the City Council first grants a permit. § 15.28.240 · code text or occupy or use any such camp car or trailer as a dwelling or for living or sleeping quarters upon any public street or private property within the City, except in a public trailer or campground for which permit has been duly issued, unless a permit so to do is first had and obtained from the City Council;

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Anaheim's code: At the rear of the lot, on the half farthest from the nearest public street. (Applies to key lots and reversed corner lots.) (§ 15.28.240); Not allowed. (On any public street or private property, except a permitted public trailer park or campground, unless the City Council first grants a permit.) (§ 15.28.240).

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