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

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

Key Facts

On-site parking required
Designated/available spaces only
Posting required
Yes: in Good Neighbor Policy
Extra STR-specific minimum
None beyond zoning
Enforcement
Nuisance/permit + standard parking citations
Code
SLMC §4-40-130

Summary

San Leandro requires that hosted STR guests park only in designated or available parking spaces on the property. Parking restrictions must be posted inside the unit.

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.

(b) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic or in a condition so as to create a hazard to other traffic upon the highway.

(d) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to block the entrance to a private driveway, and it is impractical to move the vehicle from in front of the driveway to another point on the highway.

(e) If a vehicle is illegally parked so as to prevent access by firefighting equipment to a fire hydrant, and it is impracticable to move the vehicle from in front of the fire hydrant to another point on the highway.

(k) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal.

(q) If a vehicle is parked for more than 24 hours on a portion of highway that is located within the boundaries of a common interest development, as defined in Section 4100 or 6534 of the Civil Code, and signs, as required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 22658 of this code, have been posted on that portion of highway providing notice to drivers that vehicles parked thereon for more than 24 hours will be removed at the owner's expense pursuant to a resolution or ordinance adopted by the local authority.

Source: CA Vehicle Code 22651View official code

Full Breakdown

Under SLMC §4-40-130, one of the standards a hosted STR must meet is that parking shall be only in designated or available parking spaces upon the property. The Good Neighbor Policy posted inside the dwelling must spell out parking restrictions for guests so they understand where they can and cannot park. The Code does not add a separate minimum off-street parking requirement for STRs beyond what already applies to the underlying residential use under San Leandro's Zoning Code (Chapter 2.04, Residential Districts). Practically, this means guests should not block driveways, monopolize street parking, or use neighboring lots. Repeated parking complaints can be evidence of nuisance and grounds for permit revocation.

Violations & Fines

Parking on a public street is governed by San Leandro's general parking enforcement (street-sweeping, time limits, permit zones). STR-specific failures to control guest parking can support a nuisance finding under §4-40-130 and permit revocation. Vehicle citations are issued separately by the police/parking enforcement at posted rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my Airbnb guests park on the street?
Yes, where street parking is otherwise legal, but the Good Neighbor Policy must direct guests to use designated or available on-site spaces first. Repeated street-parking complaints can support a nuisance finding under §4-40-130 and lead to permit revocation.
Does San Leandro require extra off-street parking for an STR?
No additional STR-specific off-street parking is required beyond what the underlying residential zoning already requires. However, §4-40-130 limits guest parking to designated or available spaces on the property.

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