Building on your lot in Mission Viejo

Each rule below is marked Mission Viejo code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

RV and boat parking

Mission Viejo code What Mission Viejo's code adds
Size limit	Vehicles over 25 feet long or 10,000 pounds may not park on public streets. Applies: Except while loading or unloading, serving a property on the block, or making emergency repairs, up to 72 hours. § 12.08.060 · code text No person shall park and leave standing upon any public street or highway within the city limits of the City of Mission Viejo any motor vehicle of a length in excess of 25 feet
Parking on the street	Up to 72 hours in a row. Applies: Vehicles over 25 feet or 10,000 pounds, only while loading, unloading, serving a property on the block or making emergency repairs. § 12.08.060 · code text Prohibited vehicles may be parked on public streets and highways while loading or unloading persons and/or property; or when such vehicle is parked in connection with, or in aid of the performance of a service to or on a property in the block in which such vehicle is parked; or to perform repairs of an emergency nature on the motor vehicle itself, for a maximum of 72 consecutive hours.

Solar panels and EV chargers

Mission Viejo code What Mission Viejo's code adds
EV charger permit	The building division approves applications meeting the city checklist, laws and health and safety standards, and issues all needed permits. Applies: Electric vehicle charging stations. § 8.15.060 · code text The building division shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. Electronic submittal is available. § 8.15.050 · code text Electronic submittal of the required permit application and associated supporting documents by electronic means shall be made available to all electric vehicle charging station permit applicants.
Solar permit process	Administrative, nondiscretionary review; permit issued when the application meets the checklist and standard plan; only one inspection. Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems. § 8.14.060 · code text The city's building division shall implement an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of small residential rooftop solar energy systems.
Review time	Permit issued the same day. Applies: Small residential rooftop solar; over-the-counter applications meeting the checklist and standard plan. § 8.14.060 · code text For applications that meet the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the building division shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for an over-the-counter application, or within one to three business days of receipt of a complete electronic application. Permit issued within 1 to 3 business days. Applies: Small residential rooftop solar; complete electronic applications meeting the checklist and standard plan. § 8.14.060 · code text For applications that meet the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the building division shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for an over-the-counter application, or within one to three business days of receipt of a complete electronic application.

Pets, chickens and bees

Mission Viejo code What Mission Viejo's code adds
Large animals	Livestock must be kept in by a good, strong fence; zoning rules also apply. § 10.01.296 · code text Every owner, keeper, custodian or harborer of livestock shall erect and/or maintain a fence as herein described to contain and confine, consistent with zoning requirements, and confine all livestock kept or maintained on his or her premises.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Vehicles over 25 feet or 10,000 pounds may not park on public streets except for loading, service or emergency repairs, up to 72 hours.

Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Mission Viejo?

Mission Viejo issues small rooftop solar permits the same day over the counter or within 1 to 3 business days for complete electronic applications.

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Mission Viejo?

Mission Viejo requires livestock to be confined by a good, strong and substantial fence, and zoning requirements also apply.

General information, not legal advice.