Parking
The Neighborhood Parking Protection Ordinance (NPPO) creates safer streets and neighborhoods by minimizing the negative effects of oversized vehicles, such as recreational vehicles (RVs), trailers and boats, parking on public streets. Specifically, section 86.0139 of the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) prohibits oversized, non-motorized and recreational vehicles from parking on public streets between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. and prohibits parking any such vehicle within fifty feet of an intersection at any time. Residents may obtain a Temporary Overnight Recreational Vehicle Permit (TORVP) which will allow for overnight parking of RVs on the Resident's block.
In order to make the process efficient and accessible to all residents, the City has implemented an online permitting system that allows San Diego residents to request a permit to allow them to park a Recreational Vehicle within the same block as their residence. Request for Temporary Overnight RV Permit.
First-time users must create an account through the new web application and provide valid proof of residency as outlined in the Required Documentation for TORVP below. Once the account is approved, residents may log-on and purchase temporary permits as needed up to a maximum number of consecutive days and annual limits listed below.
Please remember that even if your RV has a current permit on file, residents must adhere to all California Vehicle Code and San Diego Municipal Code parking regulations. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a parking citation and/or the impounding of the vehicle.
According to San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) 86.0143, a Temporary Overnight Parking Permit may only be issued to a Recreational Vehicle (RV). According to
SDMC 81.0102 an RV is defined as:
The cost per 24-hour permit is $1.00. All fees are nonrefundable.
A maximum of 72 permits are allowed per address, per year. Permits may be issued, but not exceed, three (3) consecutive 24-hour periods.
Proof of residency, tenancy or property ownership is necessary when requesting NPPO permits. You will be required to provide copies of two of the following documents showing applicant's name and qualifying address.
Note: Law requires all licensed drivers and all registered vehicle owners to notify the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of change of address within 10 days of moving.
For questions or concerns, see the Frequently Asked Questions, or call (866) 470-1308 (toll free).