Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Gilroy, California only; not neighboring municipalities or unincorporated county territory. Current codified sections 30.33.30 and 15.62, read November 6, 2026.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Gilroy RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Owner-resident only; approved driveway surface, inside storage unavailable and placement conditions apply. Front placement has additional space/access conditions and a one-unit cap; three-foot side/rear separation. |
| Street / loading | Oversized RV street parking is restricted, with a limited preparation exception. 48 consecutive hours maximum, no more than once in 14 days, subject to other rules. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Dwelling use of stored RVs is prohibited; guest sleeping is not cleared by storage rules. No permanent sewer/water/electric; narrow immediate-use electrical/propane preparation exception. |
Residential driveway storage
The RV owner must reside on the residentially zoned property. Outdoor storage must use a paved driveway or alternative all-weather driveway material approved by the community development director or designee. Indoor storage must not be possible. Position the vehicle perpendicular to the front curb, keep every part out of sidewalks and public rights-of-way, maintain at least three feet from side and rear property lines, and preserve access to all required parking spaces. Front-yard storage additionally requires that side/rear space is unavailable, or that a noncorner lot has no reasonable side/rear access. No more than one RV, boat or trailer may occupy the front yard per residential unit.
No dwelling or permanent hookups
Stored RVs and trailers cannot be used as dwellings or for storing unrelated goods. Permanent sewer, water or electrical connections are prohibited. Temporary electrical battery charging and electricity or propane use are permitted only as necessary to prepare for immediate use. Other connections and guest sleeping need a separate city determination; the storage route does not establish camping permission.
Oversized vehicles on streets
An oversized vehicle exceeds 22 feet in length, seven feet in height including loads/accessories, or seven feet in width excluding qualifying projecting devices. On public or private streets and public property, section 15.62 permits only a limited 48-consecutive-hour exception for loading, unloading, cleaning and routine maintenance/repair, no more than once in fourteen days, or a permitted construction project. Section 15.53 separately prohibits street maintenance/repair except emergencies, so obtain a city interpretation before relying on a repair exception. Trailers must remain attached to a suitable towing vehicle. All other signs, spaces and safety restrictions still apply.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Gilroy Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Gilroy parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Gilroy residential RV storage, section 30.33.30
Current codified residential placement, occupancy and utility provisions.
- Gilroy street restrictions, sections 15.53–15.67
Oversized-vehicle definition and 48-hour exception, attachment and other street restrictions.
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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