Alhambra, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- On-site parking
- Required; must comply with AMC Chapter 9.95 (Vehicular Parking) (§ 5.92.050(11))
- Fixed space count
- Not set in Ch. 5.92; defers to Chapter 9.95 residential standards
- Posted notice
- Parking capacity, space locations, and rules must be posted inside the unit (§ 5.92.050(9)(b))
- Garage use
- Garage/driveway may not be used for lodging (§ 5.92.050(4))
- Source of rule
- City of Alhambra Ch. 5.92 + Ch. 9.95, not LA County
Summary
Alhambra requires short-term rental parking to be provided on-site and to comply with Municipal Code Chapter 9.95 (Vehicular Parking). Each rental must post a guest notice stating parking capacity, the location of parking spaces, and any parking rules.
Parking for STR use shall be provided on-site and shall comply with Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter 9.95 (Vehicular Parking).
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
95 (Vehicular Parking). 95, which govern residential off-street parking. 050(9)(b) requires each STR to post a guest notice inside the unit stating parking capacity, the location of parking spaces, and parking rules, if any. 95, and the host must initial this item. 92, not Los Angeles County standards; California law leaves STR parking regulation to local ordinance. 050(4)), garage and driveway space remains available for the required guest parking. Overflow onto public streets is governed by the City's general parking rules rather than a special STR allowance.
Violations & Fines
Failing to provide compliant on-site parking, or failing to post the required parking information in the guest notice, violates Section 5.92.050 and is enforceable by administrative citation (up to $1,500 / $3,000 / $5,000 within 12 months) or as a misdemeanor. Persistent parking-related nuisance complaints can contribute toward the three-violations-in-12-months threshold that triggers automatic permit revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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