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RV and boat parking in Alhambra

Alhambra's own rules on RV and boat parking, with the code text for every value.

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

What Alhambra's code says

Alhambra code What Alhambra's code adds
Where it may be parked
  • Interior side and rear yards only, at least 3 feet from property lines. Not in front or street side yards.
    Applies: Only in storage areas designated on the development plan and CC&Rs.
    § 23.12.110 · code text
    Where such areas are provided, they shall be permitted in the interior and rear yards setback with a minimum of three feet from interior and rear property lines
  • In front of the home or next to its side yard, or as close as reasonably possible.
    Applies: Temporary 72-hour permit for a mobile home, camper, trailer or RV; at most 2 times per calendar month; street at least 32 feet wide.
    § 11.36.050 · code text
    Such vehicle, once permitted, shall be parked in front of and/or adjacent to the side yard (if corner lot) of the owner’s principal place of residence or as close thereto as reasonably possible
Screening and surface
  • Enclosed and screened by a 6-foot decorative masonry wall and opaque gate, with landscaping.
    Applies: Applies to exclusive storage areas shown on the development plan and in the project CC&Rs.
    § 23.12.110 · code text
    enclosed and screened from view by a six-foot high decorative masonry wall and opaque gate, and landscaping, with adequate security lighting directed away from adjacent residences
Parking on the street
  • Up to 72 hours with a temporary permit.
    Applies: Resident permit from the Police Department, at most 2 times per calendar month. Park in front of the home; street at least 32 feet wide.
    § 11.36.050 · code text
    Notwithstanding the overnight parking prohibitions set forth elsewhere in this chapter, a temporary 72-hour permit may be obtained by a resident a maximum of two times for each calendar month for parking of mobile home, camper, house trailer or recreational vehicles
Living in an RV
  • Not allowed. A stored trailer or RV may not be used for living.
    Applies: Applies to a trailer or RV stored under the RV storage rule.
    § 23.12.110 · code text
    The trailer or recreational vehicle shall not be occupied for living purposes.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Alhambra's code: Interior side and rear yards only, at least 3 feet from property lines. Not in front or street side yards. (Only in storage areas designated on the development plan and CC&Rs.) (§ 23.12.110); Enclosed and screened by a 6-foot decorative masonry wall and opaque gate, with landscaping. (Applies to exclusive storage areas shown on the development plan and in the project CC&Rs.) (§ 23.12.110).

General information, not legal advice.

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