Vehicles in Stockton must be parked on improved surfaces on residential properties. Parking on unpaved areas, lawns, or dirt is prohibited in residential zones. Driveways must remain unobstructed for ingress and egress per the California Vehicle Code.
SMC requires vehicles to be parked on improved surfaces (concrete, asphalt, pavers, etc.) on residential properties. Parking on unpaved areas is a code enforcement violation. Driveways must not be blocked per CVC §22500 (no parking in front of driveways). All vehicles on private residential property must be operable and currently registered. Inoperable, abandoned, wrecked, or dismantled vehicles or vehicle parts shall not be stored on public or private property per SMC Chapter 8.12.
Parking on unimproved surface: code enforcement citation. Blocking a driveway: CVC §22500 violation. Inoperable vehicles: SMC Ch. 8.12 violation with potential towing.
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