7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Santa Clara County, California.
Verified from official government sources
RV parking in unincorporated Santa Clara County is governed by county zoning standards. The County has been updating RV park regulations to prevent misuse of properties.
In unincorporated Santa Clara County, driveways must not block sidewalks or public rights-of-way, and curb cuts require an encroachment permit from Roads and Airports.
Unincorporated Santa Clara County has no blanket overnight parking ban on public streets, but CVC 22651(k) allows towing of vehicles parked over 72 hours in one spot.
Santa Clara County streamlines residential EV charger permits under AB 1236, and Civil Code 4745 protects the right to install chargers in HOAs and rentals.
Cal. Gov. Code § 65850.7 (AB 1236, 2015)
A city, county, or city and county shall administratively approve an application to install electric vehicle charging stations through the issuance of a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit. Review of the application to install an electric vehicle charging station shall be limited to the building official's review of whether it meets all health and safety requirements of local, st...
Santa Clara County participates in the statewide Abandoned Vehicle Abatement program, allowing removal of derelict vehicles from public and private property after notice.
Cal. Veh. Code § 22651
A peace officer, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended u...
California Vehicle Code §21458 standardizes curb-paint meanings statewide: red (no stopping), yellow (loading), white (passenger), green (timed), blue (disabled). Santa Clara County Roads paints unincorporated curbs accordingly.
California Vehicle Code §22500.1 and Santa Clara County Title B regulate loading-zone parking. Yellow curbs limit commercial loading to active loading only, with strict time caps and citation rules.
5 cities in Santa Clara County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Curb Color Rules
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
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