Whittier, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Whittier's driveway rules sit at the intersection of its traffic code and zoning code. Section 10.16.030 provides that 'no person shall park a vehicle in a private driveway or on private property without the direct or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession of the driveway or property.' On residential lots, zoning Section 18.10.030(A)(2) states 'no person shall park any vehicle or any component thereof, for any purpose, in any front or side yard area on any R-zoned lot, except in a permitted driveway or in a parking facility'-meaning parking on the lawn is prohibited. Zoning Section 18.48.070(C)(1)(e) confirms that where a driveway serves a single dwelling, required uncovered on-site parking may be provided on the driveway and may include up to two tandem spaces, and that 'operable vehicle(s) in good repair may be parked within the front yard setback on the driveway.' Boats and trailers may not be stored in required front or side yards (Section 18.10.030(B)). Commercial vehicles may not be driven across a private driveway or sidewalk where prohibitory signs are posted (Section 10.40.030). California Vehicle Code Section 22500(e) separately prohibits blocking a driveway, and Whittier's no-parking provisions (Section 10.16.180) reinforce that red-curb and posted no-parking areas.