Folsom, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

470 makes it unlawful to park or store any vehicle, recreational vehicle, utility trailer, motorcycle, tractor, trailer, camper or other mode of transportation, motorized or not, on a front yard, side yard, lawn, grass, or any landscaped area visible from the public right-of-way. The only lawful spot is a driveway or parking place the city has specifically approved, built of concrete, paver blocks, or another city-approved paved surface; gravel, dirt or bare grass do not qualify. The city carves out one exception: nonprofit organizations actively providing charitable services to Folsom residents can get written permission from the city, subject to whatever conditions the city attaches.

The section also caps how much of a yard a homeowner can pave over for parking: any new driveway or parking pad must preserve at least 40 percent of the lawn, grass, or other landscaping and permeable surface within the front yard setback. That 40 percent floor applies regardless of lot size, so a resident cannot pave an entire front yard to accommodate a boat or a second vehicle. 510 sets a $25 fine for each violation, rising to $75 per violation inside the historic district bounded by Coloma, Leidesdorff, Folsom Boulevard and Natoma Streets. Code enforcement or the police department can cite a resident for each day the vehicle remains improperly parked on an unapproved surface.