Jurisdiction and research scope
Unincorporated Tuolumne County, California only, not Sonora or any other incorporated city. Federal, state, tribal and independently managed park lands require their own rules. Current official Planning FAQ, undated, read November 6, 2026. The FAQ does not give every parcel-placement or utility standard.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Tuolumne County RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Two RVs may be stored in conjunction with a residence. Confirm parcel-specific placement; do not extend the rule to vacant land. |
| Street / loading | The residential FAQ does not approve public-street parking. No independent street-loading exception is established. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Stored RVs may shelter people up to 30 days/calendar year; longer living requires another lawful route. The FAQ does not authorize utility installations or connections. |
Two stored RVs with a residence
The county Planning FAQ allows two recreational vehicles to be stored in conjunction with a residence. It does not extend that statement to a vacant lot or a public street. Confirm the established residence, exact parcel and storage placement with Community Development.
Thirty days of human shelter
An RV stored with the residence under this guidance may shelter people for up to 30 days in a calendar year. Keep track of annual occupied days, including prior visits; the limit is not renewed simply by calling the occupant a different kind of guest. Longer ordinary living belongs in an approved RV park or a separately approved route.
Construction use and services
A separate county FAQ allows occupancy during an active permit for new residence or business construction with Building and Safety approval. Neither an active building permit nor the 30-day guest allowance automatically authorizes hookups or unsafe siting. Ask about wastewater, power and fire-access requirements before occupancy.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Tuolumne County 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 Tuolumne County 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
- Tuolumne County Planning FAQ: Can I live in my recreational vehicle?
Official county law or guidance for the specific uses described below.
- Tuolumne County Building and Safety FAQs
Separate Building and Safety approval while an active permit covers new residence or business construction.
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 local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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