7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Ventura County, California.
Verified from official government sources
RV, boat, and trailer storage on residential property in unincorporated Ventura County is regulated under §8107-1.6 (open storage standards). Street parking of RVs is subject to CVC 22651(k) 72-hour limit. Living in an RV is prohibited under the zoning ordinance.
Ventura County regulates driveway dimensions, setbacks, and vehicle parking on residential driveways in unincorporated areas through the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance and county road standards. Vehicles must not obstruct sidewalks or public rights-of-way when parked in driveways.
Commercial vehicle parking in unincorporated Ventura County residential areas is restricted under the zoning ordinance. Vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR or with prominent commercial equipment are limited in residential zones, though agricultural zones have greater flexibility.
Street parking in unincorporated Ventura County is governed by the California Vehicle Code 72-hour limit and county road standards. The Ventura County Sheriff enforces parking regulations on county-maintained roads.
California Vehicle Code § 22651(a), (b), (d), (e), (f), (m), (n)
(a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic. (b) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic or in a condition so as to create a hazard to other traffic upon the highway. (d) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to...
Overnight parking on public streets in unincorporated Ventura County is generally permitted unless restricted by posted signage or specific area regulations. The county regulates oversized vehicle storage and recreational vehicle parking in residential zones.
California Vehicle Code § 22651(k), (l), (q)
A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, 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 offic...
Ventura County follows California's CALGreen Code requirements for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction. AB 970 and updated Title 24 standards require EV-ready parking spaces in new residential and commercial developments in unincorporated areas.
Cal. Gov. Code § 65850.7 (AB 1236, 2015)
Existing law, the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Open Access Act, prohibits the charging of a subscription fee on persons desiring to use an electric vehicle charging station, as defined, and prohibits a requirement for persons to obtain membership in any club, association, or organization as a condition of using the station, except as specified.
Ventura County Ordinance Code §6280–6289 declares abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, and inoperative vehicles on private property a public nuisance. The county follows a formal abatement process with notice, public hearing, and removal at the owner's expense.
Cal. Veh. Code § 22651
22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, 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 th...
10 cities in Ventura County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
6 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
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
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
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