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

Because Martinez does not regulate short-term rentals as a distinct land-use category, there is no separate STR parking ratio in the Municipal Code. Off-street parking continues to be governed by the requirements set out in the Zoning Code (Title 22) for the underlying residential use - typically two off-street spaces for a single-family dwelling, with additional standards for accessory dwelling units that follow California Government Code Section 65852.2 (which restricts cities from requiring replacement parking when a garage is converted to an ADU and limits required ADU parking near transit). For dwellings operating under the city's bed-and-breakfast / lodging framework cross-referenced in MMC Section 22.04.051, conditions of approval may require parking adequate for the number of guest rooms, but those conditions are tied to the entitlement and are not a city-wide STR rule. Guests using on-street parking are subject to the standard citywide rules in Martinez Municipal Code Title 10, including curb-color restrictions (red, yellow, white, blue, green), posted time limits, and California Vehicle Code Section 22651(k), which authorizes towing of any vehicle parked on a city street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Contra Costa County's STR parking standards (one off-street space for 3 or fewer bedrooms, two for 4+ bedrooms) are part of Ordinance 2020-12 / Chapter 88-32 and apply only in unincorporated areas of the county; they do not control parking inside Martinez city limits. Hosts are encouraged to disclose driveway and on-street conditions in listings to avoid guest citations.