Moorpark, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- STR Status
- Banned citywide (under 30 days prohibited)
- STR Parking Rule
- None: no permit pathway exists
- Setback Vehicles
- Operative, licensed, registered (MMC 17.32.100)
- Surface
- Driveway or paved area only
- RV Storage
- Side yard, paved, adjacent to dwelling/garage
- Street Limit
- 72 hours (CVC 22651)
- Fines
- $100-$500/day escalating
- Report
- Code Compliance (805) 517-6232
Summary
Moorpark has no STR-specific parking rules because short-term rentals (under 30 days) are prohibited citywide. The City's FAQ confirms STRs are banned with no permit pathway, so guest-parking minimums of the kind found in permitted-STR cities do not exist here. Long-term rentals (31+ days) and host residents follow Moorpark's standard residential parking rules in MMC Chapter 17.32.
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. (b) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic...
Full Breakdown
Moorpark prohibits residential short-term rentals (fewer than 30 consecutive days) throughout the City, and homes may be rented only for periods greater than 30 days. Because no STR permit or registration is issued, the City does not impose STR-tailored parking requirements (such as one designated off-street space per bedroom or guest-only driveway parking). 100, motor vehicles parked in any required front, rear, or side setback must be fully operative, licensed, and registered, and may only be parked on the required driveway or on a paved area adjacent to it.
On-street parking is governed by California Vehicle Code section 22651 (72-hour limit) and Moorpark's Article III (Stopping, Standing and Parking). RV/oversized-vehicle storage on residentially zoned lots is allowed only when the vehicle is on a paved surface in the side yard adjacent to the dwelling or garage and does not extend past the front line of the dwelling or garage; storage means parking without moving for more than 72 hours. 32, except where state ADU law applies. Suspected STR activity should be reported to Code Compliance.
Violations & Fines
Operating, advertising, or booking any rental of fewer than 30 days violates Moorpark's prohibition and can be cited regardless of whether parking is provided. Per the City's enforcement schedule, fines escalate up to $100/day (first violation), $200/day (second within 12 months), and up to $500/day for additional violations. Each day of operation can be treated as a separate offense. Vehicles parked beyond 72 hours on public streets are subject to citation under CVC section 22651.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many parking spaces must a short-term rental provide in Moorpark?
Can guests at my long-term rental park on the street?
Can I store a rental's RV on my property?
Sources & Official References
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