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

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Off-Street Spaces
1 per bedroom rented
Guest RV/Trailer
Not permitted
Unpaved Parking
Prohibited
Downtown Exception
Reduced requirement possible

Summary

Ojai STR properties must provide at least one off-street parking space per bedroom rented, up to the maximum allowed by the property. Guests may not park on unpaved surfaces or block neighboring driveways.

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.

Source: City of Ojai STR InfoView official code

Full Breakdown

STR operators must provide a minimum of one off-street parking space per bedroom used for guest occupancy. The parking plan is submitted with the STR permit application. Guest vehicles may not park on unpaved front yards or landscape areas. Street parking is permitted but operators must inform guests of any street sweeping or time-limit restrictions. RV and trailer parking by guests is not allowed. The parking requirement may be reduced for properties near downtown Ojai with available public parking.

Violations & Fines

Parking violations reported through code compliance. Repeated parking complaints count toward the three-complaint revocation trigger.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many parking spaces must an STR provide?
At least one off-street space per bedroom used for guests. The parking plan is reviewed as part of the permit application.
Can STR guests park on the street?
Yes, but they must comply with all posted street parking restrictions. Operators should inform guests of any time limits or street sweeping schedules.
Can guests bring RVs?
No. Guest RVs and trailers are not permitted at STR properties.

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