Parking Rules: Simi Valley vs Ventura
How do parking rules rules compare between Simi Valley, CA and Ventura, CA?
Ventura has fewer restrictions than Simi Valley.
Simi Valley, CA
Ventura County
Short-term rental properties in Simi Valley must provide adequate off-street parking for guests. The city prohibits STR guest vehicles from blocking driveways, sidewalks, or creating neighborhood parking shortages.
View full Simi Valley 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 | Simi Valley | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Required | One space per bedroom off-street | - |
| Lawn Parking | Prohibited | - |
| Guest Compliance | Must follow posted street restrictions | - |
| Complaint Response | Local contact must address promptly | - |
| 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.
Simi Valley FAQ
How many parking spaces are required for a Simi Valley STR?
Generally one off-street space per permitted bedroom. The exact requirement depends on the property's available garage and driveway capacity as shown in the permit application.
Can STR guests park on the street?
Yes, guests may park on the street where permitted, but must comply with all posted restrictions. Guests may not block driveways, sidewalks, or park on lawns.
What if neighbors complain about STR guest parking?
The local contact must address parking complaints promptly. Repeated parking issues count toward the three-complaint threshold that can trigger permit review.
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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