Jurisdiction and research scope
Buellton city, California only. Unoccupied travel-RV outdoor storage on an ordinary residential lot, or temporary driveway loading. Excludes commercial/vacant sites, parks, living or sleeping, enclosed-building approvals, new driveway additions, utility work, floodplain/special approvals and nonconforming claims. The diagram-dependent short-side driveway addition is not evaluated.
Administrative screening of the cited local provisions only. Not a permit, legal opinion, safety assurance or complete land-use approval.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Buellton RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway | One unit in the existing garage driveway, at least 2.5 feet from the front line; separate driveway-addition route excluded. |
| Yard | Two combined outdoor units; side/rear screened behind a six-foot barrier with 3-foot building and 2.5-foot lot-line clearance. |
| Street | Not evaluated. |
| Loading | Temporary driveway loading/unloading up to 72 hours. |
| Guest | Occupancy excluded; the separate four-day/twelve-month provision is not an approval here. |
| Hookups | Utility work excluded; permanent utility connections prohibited by the cited provision. |
| Uncertainty | Confirm vehicle definition, yard surfaces, measurements, applicable approvals and current conditions. |
Side and rear storage
Section 8.04.030(C) allows no more than two RVs, boats or trailers combined outside on residential property. Side/rear storage must be screened behind a six-foot wall or fence, at least three feet from buildings or structures and at least 2.5 feet from property lines. The pad must be concrete, pavers, compacted base or code-compliant gravel. Enclosed conforming structures are a separate option outside this screen.
Existing driveway and loading
One unit may occupy the front setback in the driveway serving the existing garage if it is at least 2.5 feet from the front property line. A different short-side driveway-addition route depends on a code figure and is excluded here. Temporary driveway parking for loading or unloading is limited to 72 hours. Front/street-side yard vehicle surfaces and paving coverage also matter: no more than half of the existing affected yard may be paved, and the remainder must be landscaped. Gravel in those yards needs planning-director approval.
Vehicle definition and excluded uses
The zoning RV definition uses living area of less than 220 square feet, excluding listed built-in storage, kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Section 8.04.030 separately limits dwelling use: its overnight provision is at most four days in twelve months, with formal City Council and valid park exceptions elsewhere in the text. This packet does not approve any occupancy. Permanent sewer, water and electrical connections are prohibited, and only temporary electricity for battery charging or maintenance is specified. Unrelated goods storage, sidewalk/parkway encroachment and hazardous placement are prohibited.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask the municipality’s zoning or enforcement office to confirm the property boundary, classification, applicable approvals and any recent ordinance affecting this exact proposal.
Use the Buellton parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 7, 2026
- Municipal Code 8.04.030
Full operative residential nuisance and RV provisions read.
- Zoning definitions 19.12.020
Full RV definition and living-area measure read.
- Buellton new-laws index
Current 2026 amendment subjects checked.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific city determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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