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RV and boat parking in San Diego

Oversized and recreational vehicles may not park on public streets 2 a.m.–6 a.m. without a valid permit, or within 50 feet of an intersection.

Key points

  • RV parking: Oversized and recreational vehicles may not park on public streets 2 a.m.–6 a.m. without a valid permit, or within 50 feet of an intersection.

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

What San Diego's code says

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  • No parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
    Applies: Oversized, non-motorized or recreational vehicles on public streets, park roads or lots; exceptions include loading, service vehicles and valid permits.
    § 86.0139 · code text
    §86.0139 Prohibition of Parking of Oversized Vehicles, Non-Motorized Vehicles, and Recreational Vehicles Except as provided in section 86.0140 or otherwise expressly provided to the contrary herein, or unless such parking or standing is authorized by the City Manager and appropriate signs permitting such parking or standing are posted: (a) It is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing upon any public street, park road, or parking lot, any oversized vehicle, non-motorized vehicle, or recreational vehicle between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (b) It is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing within 50 feet of any intersection of public streets, a public street and park road, a public street and alley, or a park road and alley, as measured from the prolongation of the curb lines or the edge of the pavement of the cross street or alley, any oversized vehicle, non-motorized vehicle, or recreational vehicle at any time. (“Prohibition of Parking of Oversized, Non-Motorized and Recreational Vehicles” added 8-5-2013 by O-20281 N.S.; effective 9-4-2013.) (Amended 7-17-2014 by O-20382 N.S.; effective 8-16-2014.) (Amended 6-22-2016 by O-20655 N.S.; effective 7-22-2016.)
  • No parking at any time within 50 feet of an intersection.
    Applies: Oversized, non-motorized or recreational vehicles; measured from the cross street's curb or pavement edge; exceptions for government and utility vehicles, loading zones and signed areas.
    § 86.0139 · code text
    §86.0139 Prohibition of Parking of Oversized Vehicles, Non-Motorized Vehicles, and Recreational Vehicles Except as provided in section 86.0140 or otherwise expressly provided to the contrary herein, or unless such parking or standing is authorized by the City Manager and appropriate signs permitting such parking or standing are posted: (a) It is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing upon any public street, park road, or parking lot, any oversized vehicle, non-motorized vehicle, or recreational vehicle between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (b) It is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing within 50 feet of any intersection of public streets, a public street and park road, a public street and alley, or a park road and alley, as measured from the prolongation of the curb lines or the edge of the pavement of the cross street or alley, any oversized vehicle, non-motorized vehicle, or recreational vehicle at any time. (“Prohibition of Parking of Oversized, Non-Motorized and Recreational Vehicles” added 8-5-2013 by O-20281 N.S.; effective 9-4-2013.) (Amended 7-17-2014 by O-20382 N.S.; effective 8-16-2014.) (Amended 6-22-2016 by O-20655 N.S.; effective 7-22-2016.)
  • Exempt from the overnight parking ban.
    Applies: Vehicles showing a valid permit; the intersection rule still applies.
    § 86.0140 · code text
    Section 86.0139(a) does not apply to any vehicle displaying a valid permit issued pursuant to section 86.0143.

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Oversized and recreational vehicles may not park on public streets 2 a.m.–6 a.m. without a valid permit, or within 50 feet of an intersection.

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