Elk Grove, CA Short-Term Rentals: Parking Rules (2026)

Elk Grove requires STR operators to ensure adequate on-site parking, typically one space per bedroom up to a reasonable maximum, to prevent neighborhood spillover. Operators should list house rules specifying: park only in driveway and garage, do not block neighbor driveways or mailboxes, no parking on lawns or landscaping, comply with street sweeping signs (violations $50-$75), and observe the statewide 72-hour consecutive parking limit under California Vehicle Code §22651(k). Vehicles blocking sidewalks violate CVC §22500(f) and are subject to citation and tow. Many Elk Grove neighborhoods—particularly master-planned communities like Laguna West, Laguna Ridge, Stonelake, and East Franklin—have HOA parking rules prohibiting RVs, boats, trailers, and commercial vehicles in driveways, and sometimes restricting overnight guest parking. Operators must confirm HOA rules before permitting multiple guest vehicles. Tandem/oversized occupancy rentals (e.g., 10+ guests) requiring multiple vehicles are particularly scrutinized. Persistent parking complaints documented by neighbors or patrol officers can lead to code enforcement action and contribute to business license revocation proceedings.