Downey RV & Boat Parking Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Downey Municipal Code Section 9106 regulates the storage and parking of oversized vehicles in residential zones. Recreational vehicles, campers, boats, trailers, and similar oversized vehicles (generally defined as exceeding 7 feet in height or 20 feet in length) may not be parked or stored on public streets within residential neighborhoods.

On private property, RVs and boats must be stored behind the front building setback line and should be screened from public view by fencing, walls, or landscaping where feasible. Vehicles stored on private property must remain in operable condition with current registration. Street parking of oversized vehicles is limited to temporary loading and unloading activities, generally not exceeding 72 hours. Inoperable, abandoned, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible from public areas are subject to abatement as a public nuisance. The City encourages residents to use off-site storage facilities for long-term RV and boat storage. Code Enforcement handles complaints regarding oversized vehicle violations.