Showing ordinances that apply to Port Costa, CA
Port Costa is an unincorporated community (population 190) in Contra Costa County, California. Because Port Costa is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Contra Costa County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The parking rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
STR parking in unincorporated Contra Costa County must comply with the residential zone's parking standards, typically 2 off-street spaces for a single-family home. On-street parking follows the California Vehicle Code 72-hour rule and any local no-parking designations.
Contra Costa County does not have a dedicated STR parking ordinance, so STR operators must meet the residential parking standards in the county Zoning Ordinance. Single-family dwellings in residential zones generally require a minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces (driveway or garage), which must be accessible and not blocked for use by residents or guests. Guest vehicles may park on the street where legal, subject to California Vehicle Code 22651(k), which prohibits parking a vehicle continuously on a public street for more than 72 hours without movement. Rural roads, narrow residential streets, and areas with posted no-parking or permit-only signs (limited to certain neighborhoods) impose additional restrictions. Parking on sidewalks, blocking fire hydrants, or parking on unpaved areas in front yards generally violates the zoning code. STR operators are expected to inform guests of parking expectations, provide on-site parking, and avoid overcrowding that leads to neighbor complaints. Persistent parking violations tied to an STR can be a basis for nuisance abatement action.
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