RV and boat parking in Camarillo: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Camarillo 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	An RV storage area approved with a planned development or multifamily use permit, or an enclosed structure meeting zoning rules. Applies: RVs, boats and boat trailers in a residential zone. § 19.44.035 · code text In a recreational vehicle storage area approved as part of a Residential Planned Development permit or as part of a Conditional Use Permit for a multifamily residential development, or in any enclosed structure that conforms to the zoning requirements of the particular zone where located, The side or rear yard of a residential lot. Applies: Outside a structure; surface and design rules apply. § 19.44.035 · code text Outside of a structure in the side yard or rear yard area of a residential zoned lot provided that:
Front-yard parking	Front setback only if the side or rear yard is unreachable or too small and it fits in no structure. Applies: Body at least 13 feet from the curb face, roughly perpendicular to it; corner lots have rear access unless grades differ 3 feet or more. § 19.44.035 · code text In the event the side or rear yard is not accessible or is insufficient in size to accommodate a recreational vehicle, boat or boat trailer, it may be parked in the front setback area. Up to 48 hours on the driveway for loading or unloading. Applies: It must not hang over the public right-of-way. § 19.44.035 · code text a recreational vehicle, boat or boat trailer may be parked no more than forty-eight hours on the driveway for loading or unloading purposes provided that it does not overhang the public right-of-way.
Screening and surface	Concrete, brick, brick pavers, asphalt, gravel or crushed rock; the director must approve the surface and design. Applies: RV, boat or boat trailer parked outdoors in the side or rear yard; surface must support the vehicle and control dust, weeds and erosion. § 19.44.035 · code text The recreational vehicle, boat or boat trailer is parked on a surface of concrete, brick, brick pavers, asphalt, gravel or crushed rock. All such surfaces and the design are subject to the review and approval by the director.
Living in an RV	Not allowed, except overnight sleeping for up to 14 days in any 12-month period. Applies: An RV, boat or boat trailer parked in a residential zone. § 19.44.035 · code text Used for dwelling purposes except for limited overnight sleeping for a maximum of fourteen days in any twelve-month period;

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

Camarillo's code: An RV storage area approved with a planned development or multifamily use permit, or an enclosed structure meeting zoning rules. (RVs, boats and boat trailers in a residential zone.) (§ 19.44.035); Concrete, brick, brick pavers, asphalt, gravel or crushed rock; the director must approve the surface and design. (RV, boat or boat trailer parked outdoors in the side or rear yard; surface must support the vehicle and control dust, weeds and erosion.) (§ 19.44.035).

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