Building on your lot in Monterey Park

Each rule below is marked Monterey Park 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

Monterey Park code What Monterey Park's code adds
Where it may be parked	In an enclosed garage, or in the side yard, rear yard or driveway. Applies: R-1 zone. § 21.22.070 · code text Parked in an enclosed garage; or in the side yard, rear yard or driveway. Parked perpendicular to the street. Applies: R-1 zone, on the lot. § 21.22.070 · code text On the lot, parked perpendicular to the street.
Front-yard parking	Driveway parking only outside the front yard setback, leaving garage access for at least 1 vehicle. Applies: R-1 zone. § 21.22.070 · code text If parked on the driveway, the vehicle or item must remain out of the front yard setback and be placed so as not to obstruct the operation of the garage door for access of at least one vehicle to be parked in the garage.
Screening and surface	On a hard surface such as asphalt or concrete. Applies: R-1 zone. § 21.22.070 · code text Parked on a hard-surfaced area such as asphalt or concrete. May not extend over the public sidewalk or any lawn or landscaped area. Applies: R-1 zone. § 21.22.070 · code text Cannot extend over the public sidewalk or any lawn or landscaped area.
Living in an RV	No, except for up to 24 hours. Applies: R-1 zone; use as temporary or permanent housing. § 21.22.070 · code text Cannot be used for temporary or permanent housing purposes longer than 24 hours.

Solar panels and EV chargers

Monterey Park code What Monterey Park's code adds
EV charger permit	The building official must approve an application meeting the checklist and standards, and reply within 30 days. Applies: A complete EV charging station application; the reply says whether it is approved or a charging station permit is needed. § 16.37.060 · code text The building official must notify an applicant whether the application has been approved, or, alternatively, whether the applicant must obtain an electric vehicle charging station permit, within thirty days after the submission of a complete application.
Review time	Permit issued within 1 business day. Applies: Over-the-counter applications for small residential rooftop solar that are complete and meet the approved checklist and standard plan. § 16.30.060 · code text The director must issue a ministerial building permit within one business day for over-the-counter applications or within three business days for electronic submittals, upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan. Permit issued within 3 business days. Applies: Electronic submittals for small residential rooftop solar that are complete and meet the approved checklist and standard plan. § 16.30.060 · code text The director must issue a ministerial building permit within one business day for over-the-counter applications or within three business days for electronic submittals, upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

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Frequently asked questions

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

In R-1, RVs park in a garage, side or rear yard, or driveway outside the front setback; no housing use beyond 24 hours.

Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Monterey Park?

Complete rooftop solar applications get permits within 1 business day over the counter, 3 business days electronically; EV charger applicants hear within 30 days.

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Building on your lot in Monterey Park

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