Chula Vista, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- On-Site Parking
- Must maintain required off-street parking
- House Rules
- Must include parking information
- Street Parking
- Subject to all city regulations
- Garage Conversion
- Cannot eliminate required parking spaces
- Code Reference
- CVMC 5.68, 19.62
Summary
Short-term rentals in Chula Vista must provide adequate parking for guests per the STR operational requirements of CVMC 5.68. Parking information must be included in house rules provided to guests. On-street parking must comply with all city regulations.
22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic.
Full Breakdown
CVMC Chapter 5.68 requires STR operators to include parking information in the house rules provided to guests. The property must maintain the required off-street parking per CVMC Chapter 19.62 for the underlying residential use. STR guests using on-street parking must comply with all city parking regulations including posted time limits, street sweeping schedules, and the 72-hour limit. Operators should inform guests of any neighborhood-specific parking restrictions. The home occupation garage use exception (CVMC 19.14.490) does not apply to STRs: garages cannot be converted to additional rental bedrooms if doing so eliminates required parking. In areas near the Bayfront or commercial zones where parking demand is high, STR properties should clearly communicate available parking to guests. The STR permit application may require disclosure of available on-site parking spaces.
Violations & Fines
Inadequate parking that creates neighborhood disturbances may be addressed through the STR complaint process. Guest parking violations on public streets are enforced through standard parking enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I convert my garage to a bedroom for my STR?
Sources & Official References
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