Parking Rules: Fairfield vs Vacaville

How many parking spaces does my Fairfield STR need?

Fairfield has no STR-specific parking standard because short-term rentals are not separately permitted in residential zones. A permitted hotel/motel/B&B in a commercial zone must provide one space per guest room plus one per employee on the largest shift under Chapter 25. A long-term rental (30+ days) of a single-family home must meet the underlying residential parking requirement of two on-site spaces with at least one covered. Guest overflow into the street is governed by Chapter 17 (citywide parking) rather than any STR-specific rule.

Can I require my guests to park on the street to free up the driveway?

You can request it, but Fairfield's neighborhood streets impose their own restrictions. Many residential streets prohibit overnight parking, restrict to two-hour parking near downtown and transit centers, or are signed for permit-only parking in specific areas. Guests who violate posted parking will receive citations directly. Best practice is to provide on-site parking sized for your maximum guest count and to disclose parking limits clearly in your booking listing.

Do I need a parking pass for short-term-rental guests in Vacaville?

Vacaville does not have a guest-parking-pass program for short-term rentals because STRs are not a permitted use in residential zones. Street parking near any address is regulated by Vacaville Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 (Stopping, Standing and Parking), including posted permit and time-limit zones. Confirm any address-specific restrictions on the city's street-sign database or with the Police Department before relying on overnight street parking.

What parking does a Vacaville hotel or B&B need?

Lawful lodging uses must satisfy the off-street parking minimums in Title 14 (typically one space per guest unit plus per-employee spaces, with refinements by district) as part of the use-permit and site plan approval administered by Community Development. Shared-parking reductions and ADA accessibility apply under the same chapter.

Can I park an RV at my Vacaville home for a few days while guests are over?

Vacaville does not have a unified RV-storage code; oversized and recreational vehicles on public streets are subject to the general parking rules in Chapter 10.20, posted signs, and the 72-hour limit imposed by California Vehicle Code Section 22651(k). On private property, RVs must comply with Title 14 setback and screening standards. Confirm address-specific rules with the Police Department.