RV and boat parking in West Sacramento: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the West Sacramento 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 least 5 feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way or property line, whichever is farther. Applies: Applies to residential lots recorded on or before August 23, 1984. § 17.22.110 · code text Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots which were of record on or before August 23, 1984, must be parked at least five feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way, or property line, whichever is farther. Not in a required setback next to a public street. Applies: Applies to residential lots created after August 23, 1984. § 17.22.110 · code text Recreation vehicles parked on residential lots created after August 23, 1984, may not be parked in a required setback adjacent to a public street. A second RV driveway is allowed on a corner lot outside the intersection's vision triangle. Applies: Corner lots, with an encroachment permit from the Community Development Department. § 17.22.110 · code text A secondary driveway for recreational vehicles may be allowed on corner lots outside of the vision triangle of the intersection, with the approval of an encroachment permit from the Community Development Department.
Front-yard parking	Allowed only on a paved surface. Applies: Applies to RVs in front yards in residential zones. § 17.22.110 · code text Recreational vehicles located within front yards shall be parked on a paved surface in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.27.090.G, Paving and Surfacing.
Screening and surface	A paved or improved surface, such as pavement or turf-stones, kept free of weeds, debris, mud and leaking fluids. Applies: Applies to RVs in side or rear yards. § 17.22.110 · code text Recreational vehicles located within side or rear yards shall be parked on a paved or improved surface, which may include pavement or turf-stones. All surfaces shall be kept clear of weeds, debris, mud, and vehicle fluids that contaminate soil or groundwater. Paving strips may be used. Applies: A second RV driveway on a corner lot outside the vision triangle, with an approved encroachment permit. § 17.22.110 · code text Paving strips may be used on the driveway. No more than 350 square feet of paved or improved surface for RV parking or storage. Applies: Applies in any residential zone. § 17.22.110 · code text No more than 350 square feet of paved or improved surfaces shall be used for the parking or storage of recreational vehicles in any Residential Zone.
Living in an RV	Living in an RV is not allowed unless approved. § 17.22.110 · code text No recreational vehicle shall be used for dwelling purposes on any site except as approved.

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West Sacramento's code: At least 5 feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way or property line, whichever is farther. (Applies to residential lots recorded on or before August 23, 1984.) (§ 17.22.110); A paved or improved surface, such as pavement or turf-stones, kept free of weeds, debris, mud and leaking fluids. (Applies to RVs in side or rear yards.) (§ 17.22.110).

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