STR hosts in Santa Clara County must provide on-site parking matching residential zoning (typically 2 spaces) and cannot rely on street parking in residential permit districts.
Santa Clara County zoning requires residential properties to provide a minimum number of off-street parking spaces based on dwelling type, and short-term rental use must operate within those same requirements. Typical minimums are two covered spaces for a single-family home. Hosts advertising an STR are expected to clearly communicate available parking to guests and to ensure that guest vehicles do not block neighbors, fire lanes, or emergency access. Many areas in San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Cupertino have residential parking permit districts where overnight street parking by visitors is restricted. Guests who violate permit parking rules may be ticketed or towed. Large RVs, trailers, and commercial vehicles are generally prohibited from long-term parking in residential zones. Some cities require hosts to keep parking counts as a condition of a short-term rental permit.
Parking-related STR complaints can lead to tickets for guests (40-80 dollars per citation), towing, and code enforcement action against the host for causing an ongoing parking nuisance.
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