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RV and boat parking in Monterey Park

In R-1, RVs park in a garage, side or rear yard, or driveway outside the front setback; no housing use beyond 24 hours.

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Key points

  • RV parking: In R-1, RVs park in a garage, side or rear yard, or driveway outside the front setback; no housing use beyond 24 hours.

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

What Monterey Park's code says

Monterey Park code What Monterey Park's code adds
Where it may be parked
  • In an enclosed garage, or in the side yard, rear yard or driveway.
    Applies: R-1 zone.
    § 21.22.070 · code text
    Parked in an enclosed garage; or in the side yard, rear yard or driveway.
  • Parked perpendicular to the street.
    Applies: R-1 zone, on the lot.
    § 21.22.070 · code text
    On the lot, parked perpendicular to the street.
Front-yard parking
  • Driveway parking only outside the front yard setback, leaving garage access for at least 1 vehicle.
    Applies: R-1 zone.
    § 21.22.070 · code text
    If parked on the driveway, the vehicle or item must remain out of the front yard setback and be placed so as not to obstruct the operation of the garage door for access of at least one vehicle to be parked in the garage.
Screening and surface
  • On a hard surface such as asphalt or concrete.
    Applies: R-1 zone.
    § 21.22.070 · code text
    Parked on a hard-surfaced area such as asphalt or concrete.
  • May not extend over the public sidewalk or any lawn or landscaped area.
    Applies: R-1 zone.
    § 21.22.070 · code text
    Cannot extend over the public sidewalk or any lawn or landscaped area.
Living in an RV
  • No, except for up to 24 hours.
    Applies: R-1 zone; use as temporary or permanent housing.
    § 21.22.070 · code text
    Cannot be used for temporary or permanent housing purposes longer than 24 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

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

In R-1, RVs park in a garage, side or rear yard, or driveway outside the front setback; no housing use beyond 24 hours.

General information, not legal advice.

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