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RV and boat parking in San Anselmo

Trailers and camp cars kept on the owner's property must be screened from the street and neighbors, within permitted height limits.

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Key points

  • Trailer storage: Trailers and camp cars kept on the owner's property must be screened from the street and neighbors, within permitted height limits.

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

What San Anselmo's code says

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Where it may be parked
  • On the owner's own property.
    Applies: A trailer or camp car on its owner's property, only if screened from the street and neighboring sites.
    § 5-5.04 · code text
    The parking or storage of any trailer or camp car on the property of its owner provided that the unit is screened as viewed from off-street and adjacent sites by a solid fence that conforms to the permitted height limits, vegetation, structures or topography
Screening and surface
  • Screened by a solid fence, plants, structures or terrain; fences must meet the allowed height limits.
    Applies: Applies to parking or storage on the owner's property.
    § 5-5.04 · code text
    The parking or storage of any trailer or camp car on the property of its owner provided that the unit is screened as viewed from off-street and adjacent sites by a solid fence that conforms to the permitted height limits, vegetation, structures or topography
  • May not block the view of people and vehicles on the sidewalk or street, or be a nuisance.
    Applies: Applies to the trailer, camp car, or required screening.
    § 5-5.04 · code text
    provided that the trailer or camp car or any required screening does not obstruct the view of pedestrians and vehicles on the adjacent sidewalk and/or street and does not otherwise constitute a nuisance
Living in an RV
  • Backyard camping or sleeping in a vehicle that is not a trailer is not banned.
    Applies: Only on developed property with the owner's, lessee's or occupant's permission.
    § 5-5.04 · code text
    Backyard camping or sleeping in a vehicle that does not meet the definition of a trailer in Section 5-5.01 on developed property with the permission of the owner, lessee, or occupant.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Trailers and camp cars kept on the owner's property must be screened from the street and neighbors, within permitted height limits.

General information, not legal advice.

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