Parking Rules: Ojai vs Ventura
How do parking rules rules compare between Ojai, CA and Ventura, CA?
Ventura has fewer restrictions than Ojai.
Ojai, CA
Ventura County
Ojai STR properties must provide at least one off-street parking space per bedroom rented, up to the maximum allowed by the property. Guests may not park on unpaved surfaces or block neighboring driveways.
View full Ojai rules →Ventura, CA
Ventura County
Ventura's STR ordinance does not impose a fixed minimum number of off-street parking spaces per bedroom or per occupant. Instead SBMC §6.455.060(F) and §6.455.125(G)(2)–(3) require the operator to disclose, in the nuisance response plan and the lease, how many off-street spaces are available and to warn that on-street parking 'is extremely limited in some areas of the city.' Parking is also one of the listed physical factors the permit administrator may consider for any increased-occupancy request (§6.455.100(B)).
View full Ventura rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ojai | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Street Spaces | 1 per bedroom rented | - |
| Guest RV/Trailer | Not permitted | - |
| Unpaved Parking | Prohibited | - |
| Downtown Exception | Reduced requirement possible | - |
| Minimum off-street count | - | Not fixed by Ch. 6.455 — base residential zoning controls (typically 2 covered spaces for SFR) |
| Disclosure required | - | Number of off-street spaces must be in lease & posted (§6.455.125(G)(2)) |
| On-street warning | - | Lease must state on-street parking is extremely limited (§6.455.125(G)(3)) |
| Plan requirement | - | Nuisance response plan must list off-street space count and bedroom count (§6.455.060(F)) |
| Occupancy linkage | - | Parking is a factor the city weighs in approving more than 2 + 2/bedroom (§6.455.100(B)) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Ojai FAQ
How many parking spaces must an STR provide?
At least one off-street space per bedroom used for guests. The parking plan is reviewed as part of the permit application.
Can STR guests park on the street?
Yes, but they must comply with all posted street parking restrictions. Operators should inform guests of any time limits or street sweeping schedules.
Can guests bring RVs?
No. Guest RVs and trailers are not permitted at STR properties.
Ventura FAQ
Does Ventura require a minimum number of parking spaces for my STR?
Chapter 6.455 does not set a fixed ratio. The base residential zoning standard in SBMC Division 13 applies — typically two covered off-street spaces for a single-family home. The ordinance does require you to disclose how many spaces you actually have (§6.455.125(G)(2)).
What do I have to tell my guests about parking?
Your lease must state both the number of off-street spaces provided and that on-street parking is extremely limited in parts of Ventura. Both disclosures must also be posted conspicuously inside the unit (SBMC §6.455.125(G)(2)–(3)).
Can parking affect my occupancy limit?
Yes. SBMC §6.455.100(B) lists parking among the physical factors the permit administrator may weigh when an owner applies for higher overnight occupancy than the default 2 + 2/bedroom cap. Inadequate parking can be a ground for denial.
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