Santa Ana prohibits parking of vehicles in front yard areas other than on a paved driveway under SAMC Section 41-607(e). Driveways must be maintained with approved paving materials and vehicles may not extend onto the sidewalk or public right-of-way.
Under SAMC Section 41-607(e), parking of vehicles in front yard areas is prohibited except on established driveways. Driveways must be paved with approved materials such as concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers. Parking on unpaved areas including lawns and dirt in front yards is a zoning violation. Vehicles parked in driveways must not extend over the sidewalk or into the public right-of-way. Inoperable vehicles may not be stored in driveways visible from the street. All residential properties must maintain the required off-street parking spaces as specified by SAMC Article XV (Off-Street Parking).
Parking on unpaved front yard areas is a zoning violation subject to code enforcement action and administrative fines. Vehicles blocking sidewalks may be cited under the California Vehicle Code.
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