Can I park an RV or boat at my home in Calimesa?

Calimesa's code: Front or side yard, on an improved surface, without reaching into the public right-of-way or over the sidewalk. (Residential zones; parking or storing an RV elsewhere is unlawful except as the table allows.) (§ 18.45.140); No RV higher than 12 feet and longer than 35 feet. (Front or side yard of any lot.) (§ 18.45.140).

RV and boat parking in Calimesa: the local rules

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Where it may be parked	Front or side yard, on an improved surface, without reaching into the public right-of-way or over the sidewalk. Applies: Residential zones; parking or storing an RV elsewhere is unlawful except as the table allows. § 18.45.140 · code text Recreational vehicle parking and storage requirements. Up to 2 more RVs may be parked in the rear yard. Applies: Lots of 40,000 square feet or larger. § 18.45.140 · code text A maximum of two additional recreational vehicles may be parked in the rear yard for any lot or parcel 40,000 square feet or larger. Side yard, behind a 6-foot-high wall or fence. Applies: Street side of a corner lot; temporary only; not in the side setback; the wall or fence must block views from the street and neighbors. § 18.45.140 · code text A recreational vehicle may be temporarily parked or stored in the side yard on the street side of any corner lot or parcel only if the recreational vehicle is parked or stored behind a 6-foot-high wall or fence. Rear yard. Applies: The RV must be at least 5 feet from the rear property line. § 18.45.140 · code text The recreational vehicle shall be stored or parked a minimum of 5 feet from the rear property line of the subject lot or parcel.
Front-yard parking	No more than 1 RV in the front or side yard. Applies: Lots smaller than 20,000 square feet. § 18.45.140 · code text No more than one recreational vehicle shall be parked in the front yard or side yard area for any lot or parcel where such lot or parcel is less than 20,000 square feet in size. Up to 2 RVs in the front or side yard. Applies: Lots of 20,000 square feet or larger. § 18.45.140 · code text For lots or parcels 20,000 square feet or larger in area, a maximum of two recreational vehicles may be parked in the front yard or side yard.
Screening and surface	Park only on an improved surface such as concrete, asphalt, laid brick or other impervious material. Applies: Front or side yard; impervious material can cover no more than 50% of that yard. § 18.45.140 · code text A recreational vehicle shall only be parked on an improved surface such as concrete, asphalt, laid brick, or other impervious material. Gravel is allowed. Applies: Rear yard, instead of an impervious surface. § 18.45.140 · code text A recreational vehicle may be parked on gravel in lieu of an impervious surface.
Size limit	No RV higher than 12 feet and longer than 35 feet. Applies: Front or side yard of any lot. § 18.45.140 · code text No recreational vehicle higher than 12 feet and longer than 35 feet shall be parked in the front or side yard of any lot or parcel. No RV higher than 12 feet or longer than 35 feet. Applies: Side yard on the street side of a corner lot. § 18.45.140 · code text No recreational vehicle higher than 12 feet or longer than 35 feet shall be parked in the side yard on the street side of any corner lot or parcel.
Parking on the street	At most 72 hours in a row on a public street. Applies: After that, the RV must be moved at least 1 mile from the property. § 18.45.140 · code text No recreational vehicle shall be parked on a public street for any period of time longer than 72 consecutive hours without being moved. No more than 6 days per month. Applies: Total days parked on a public street. § 18.45.140 · code text The total number of days a recreational vehicle shall be parked on a public street shall not exceed six days per month.
Living in an RV	No. An RV cannot be lived in permanently or used as a home or accessory structure. Applies: Electric hookups only for loading/unloading (24 hours total), battery charging (48 hours in a row per week) or a guest permit; no sewer/septic hookups. § 18.45.140 · code text Recreational vehicles shall not be occupied for permanent living purposes.

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