Anaheim, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- On-Site
- Adequate parking expected
- Street Limit
- 72-hour standard rules
- Garage
- Must stay for parking
- Code
- AMC 4.05 / 18.42
Summary
Anaheim STR operators must provide adequate parking for guests and comply with residential parking regulations. Guest parking should not overflow into the neighborhood. Operators must include parking details in house rules.
A peace officer ... may remove a vehicle ... under the following circumstances: ... (d) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to block the entrance to a private driveway, and it is impractical to move the vehicle from in front of the driveway to another point on the highway. (e) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to prevent access by firefighting equipment to a fire hydrant ... (k) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal.
Full Breakdown
AMC Chapter 4.05 requires STR operators to address parking in their operating plan. Guests must be provided with parking information and house rules specifying where to park. Adequate on-site parking should be available to prevent overflow into the neighborhood. Street parking near STRs is subject to all standard Anaheim parking regulations including the 72-hour limit and Residential Permit Parking zones. In neighborhoods near Disneyland Resort, STR guest parking competes with visitor overflow making adequate on-site parking particularly important. Garages must remain available for vehicle parking and may not be converted to additional rental space without permits. RV or oversized vehicle parking by guests must comply with standard regulations: paved surfaces only, no lawn parking.
Violations & Fines
Guest parking creating nuisance: code enforcement complaint. Garage conversion without permit: zoning violation. Blocking neighbors' access: parking citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Must Anaheim STRs provide parking?
Can STR guests park on the street?
Sources & Official References
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