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Palo Alto considers RV permit program to regulate parking

01.05.2026 06:17 1 min 2 sources
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Palo Alto considers RV permit program to regulate parking
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The Palo Alto City Council has approved the development of a permit program for RV residents. The program may include a limited number of permits in a designated zone, as well as trash and sewage disposal services. A full ban on RVs in the city is not being considered due to a lack of impound lot space and lawsuits in other cities.

A city council committee presented a report on combating unauthorized RV parking. The number of RVs on city streets doubled from 2023 to 2025, with most belonging to homeless individuals. A pilot parking permit program and a regional meeting on April 17 are being considered.

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