Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Upland, San Bernardino County, California only; not unincorporated county land or neighboring cities. Current Chapter 17.34 read November 6, 2026. Listed 2026 Ordinances 2007, 2009 and 2014 concern car washes and ADUs, not Chapter 17.34. Historic permit exemptions require city confirmation.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Upland RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Up to 72 hours in front/street-side setback on driveway/paved surface, perpendicular to street. Beyond 72 hours: screened enclosed garage, interior side yard or rear yard. |
| Street / loading | Chapter 17.34 does not grant public-street parking rights. Short private placement has a 72-hour ceiling and all position conditions. |
| Sleeping / utilities | No living outside designated mobile home parks; longer stored RVs also exclude day/occasional use. Utility connections need separate confirmation and cannot authorize prohibited living. |
Up to 72 hours in front or street-side setback
Section 17.34.040 allows temporary placement no longer than 72 hours in a required front or street-side setback only on a driveway or paved surface. Park perpendicular to the street and keep every part clear of sidewalk and public right-of-way. This is a private-property rule, not a street-parking allowance.
Longer storage and vehicle condition
Beyond 72 hours on the same property, use an enclosed garage, interior side yard or rear yard and screen the RV from public view with effective walls, fencing or landscaping. Storage areas must be improved with concrete, asphalt, gravel, brick or similar material and kept in good condition, free from weeds and debris. Keep current registration or legal nonoperation registration; wrecked, dismantled or inoperative storage is prohibited.
No living or stored day use
Living outside a designated mobile home park is prohibited for any duration. RVs stored beyond 72 hours also cannot be used for day use or occasional use. Historic Ordinance 1646 permits are specific, nontransferable exceptions subject to proof and registration conditions, not a new entitlement available to every owner. Confirm these separately with the city. Storage permission does not supply a utility connection, park authorization or waiver of other zoning requirements.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Upland 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 Upland 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
- Upland RV storage code
Sections 17.34.030–080: use, placement, screening, condition and historic permits.
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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