Alpine County, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

There is no Alpine County parking chapter that specifically governs how vehicles may sit across a private driveway. Parking that blocks a driveway in the public right-of-way is prohibited under California Vehicle Code Section 22500(e), which bars stopping or parking in front of a public or private driveway, and is enforceable by the county's contracted parking agent. Building or modifying a driveway that connects to a county-maintained road is a separate matter handled under Chapter 12.08 (Encroachments) of the county code, which requires an encroachment permit from Public Works for work in the county right-of-way; new driveways may also trigger access, sight-distance, and grading review through Community Development and Title 18 zoning. Because Alpine County receives heavy snow, property owners should keep their own driveway approaches clear so that plowed snow and the five-foot no-parking buffer along county roads (Chapter 10.12.020) do not conflict with access; the county is not obligated to clear private driveways and plowing may push snow toward driveway aprons. For an encroachment or driveway-connection permit, contact Alpine County Public Works; for setback and access questions, contact Community Development.