Fresno, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- One Off-street Space
- One off-street space per bedroom, min 2 for whole-house
- No Parking On
- No parking on lawns or unpaved surfaces
- Fire Hydrant Clearance
- Fire hydrant clearance 15 feet CVC §22514
- 72-hour Street Parking
- 72-hour street parking storage rule FMC §14-302
- Parking Violations Count
- Parking violations count toward permit revocation
Summary
Fresno STR permits require one off-street parking space per bedroom, with a minimum of two spaces for whole-house rentals. Guest vehicles may not block driveways, sidewalks, or fire hydrants, and overnight parking on residential streets is generally allowed but subject to standard FMC parking rules.
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
Under FMC Chapter 9 Article 25 and the city's STR operational standards, each permitted STR must provide on-site parking equal to one space per bedroom, with a minimum of two for a whole-house rental. Driveways, garages, and approved paved areas count; street parking does not count toward the minimum. Hosts must include parking instructions in their listing and inside the unit. Guests must not block fire hydrants (15 feet clearance under CVC §22514), park on lawns or unpaved surfaces, or obstruct neighbor driveways. FMC §14-1708 and Fresno zoning code require all residential parking to be on paved impervious or approved pervious surfaces; parking on front lawns is cited. Overnight street parking is allowed but subject to the 72-hour rule against vehicle storage under FMC §14-302 and any posted restrictions. Violations by guests can be attributed to the operator and count toward permit revocation thresholds.
Violations & Fines
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Fresno code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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