Unincorporated STRs must provide at least one on-site parking space per bedroom and prohibit guest street parking where it would impede emergency access.
Under Ordinance No. 927, short-term rentals in unincorporated Riverside County must provide adequate on-site parking to accommodate all guests and prohibit guests from parking on narrow rural roads, in fire lanes, or in ways that block neighbor access. The standard requirement is one off-street space per bedroom, with larger properties often required to meet the density of their original permitted residential use. In fire-prone areas like Idyllwild, Anza, Pinyon Pines, and Aguanga, parking must not impede CAL FIRE or Sheriff emergency vehicle access; blocking a designated fire lane or evacuation route is a serious STR violation. Hosts must clearly communicate parking rules in the listing and inside the rental, and are responsible for guest vehicles. RVs, trailers, and commercial vehicles generally may not be parked at an STR overnight. Repeated parking violations count as strikes under the three-strikes enforcement system.
Administrative citations $100-$1,500; parking that blocks emergency access can also draw CAL FIRE fines and towing costs.
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