San Benito County, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

In unincorporated San Benito County, constructing or modifying a driveway approach that connects to a County-maintained road requires a Transportation Encroachment Permit. The County's Public Works/Resource Management Agency issues these permits to ensure improvements such as driveway approaches, power poles, and sidewalk work do not interfere with the County's road operation and maintenance responsibilities, consistent with County and California Streets and Highways Code requirements. Applicants may need to submit construction plans, a Minimum Measure Best Management Practices acknowledgement, and a traffic control plan. Permits are handled through the County's EZ Online Permitting system. On the lot itself, vehicles parked on a driveway are generally permitted, but the zoning code's outdoor-storage rule (Sec. 25.07.015) prohibits storing materials, equipment or inoperative vehicles in a front or street-side yard, and inoperative vehicles left over 30 days are subject to abatement under Chapter 17.01, Article II. Confirm setback, surfacing and width standards for your zoning district with the Building & Code Enforcement Division before pouring a new driveway.