Modesto · Stanislaus County
RV Pads & Driveway Extensions in Modesto
RV pads, boat parking and third-car driveway widening are common Modesto projects, especially in Sylvan, Village One and the newer north and east side neighborhoods.
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Build for the weight: 5 to 6 inches with rebar on a compacted base, doweled or jointed where it meets the existing driveway, and sloped away from the house and the neighbor. Gates may need widening and sprinklers moved.
Check the rules on where RVs, boats and trailers can be kept on your lot before pouring; Modesto's zoning code and many HOAs regulate it, and the City's planning staff can confirm for your parcel.
If the widened driveway reaches the street beyond the existing curb cut, the approach and curb work needs an encroachment permit from Land Development Engineering.
RV Pads & Driveway Extensions questions
How thick should an RV pad be?
5 to 6 inches with rebar on a compacted base; 6 inches for heavier motorhomes.
Do I need a permit for a new curb cut in Modesto?
Yes, an encroachment permit from Land Development Engineering.
Can I just use gravel?
Gravel ruts and tracks mud and may not meet local rules for parking; concrete lasts decades.
Modesto rules and how-tos
Driveway Approach & Curb Cut in Modesto: Encroachment Permit Guide
Other concrete work in Modesto
Concrete Driveways · Patios & Walkways · Foundations & Slabs · Stamped & Decorative Concrete · Concrete Repair & Replacement · Concrete Retaining Walls · Commercial Concrete
Also serving: Ceres · Salida · Riverbank · Turlock · Oakdale · Empire · Hughson
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