Parking Rules in Ventura County, CA (2026)

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 8176-2.4

The accessory parking and storage of oversized vehicles, including boats, attendant trailers and/or equipment, is allowed on residential, agricultural, or open space zoned lots if one of the following findings can be made: a.The oversized vehicle is located on a legally developed lot and meets all of the following criteria:1.The vehicle is owned and operated by the person who resides on the pro...

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 8106-5.3

Fully operative, licensed and registered motorized vehicles may be parked in the front or street-side setback when located in a driveway leading to a garage, carport, or other required parking space for single- and two-family dwellings. Said motorized vehicles and operative non-motorized vehicles (e.g., bicycles, boat or vehicle trailers), accessory to a dwelling, may be parked on a paved area ...

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 7252(b)

Parking of Oversized Vehicles Prohibited. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Section, it is unlawful to park or leave standing any oversized vehicle at any time upon any highway in any area identified by resolution adopted pursuant to this Section. Any violation of this Section shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of thirty dollars ($30.00) for every day on which the viol...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 7200(a)

Whenever, pursuant to Section 21458 of the Vehicle Code and Section 7020 or 7022 of this Code, parking is restricted or prohibited by use of curb markings or regulatory signs: (a) It is unlawful to stop, stand or park in any red zone at any time, except that buses may stop in any red zone which is also marked as a bus loading zone.

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 8176-7.2.3(a)

Location. Loading spaces shall be located on-site, outside of any required front or side setback, near the service entrance(s) to the building(s), and either to the rear or side of the building to alleviate unsightly appearances often created by loading facilities. Loading spaces shall also be located as far away as possible from residential land uses.