Santa Clarita, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Off-Street
- Use driveway and garage
- Street Parking
- Subject to city rules
- Code Section
- SCMC 17.42
- HOA
- Additional rules may apply
Summary
STR guests in Santa Clarita must use available off-street parking. Guest vehicles should park in driveways and garages. Street parking must comply with city parking rules. Operators should include parking instructions in their listings.
22651. A peace officer ... may remove a vehicle ... 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.
Full Breakdown
Santa Clarita's parking requirements (SCMC 17.42) apply to all residential uses including STRs. Guests should utilize the property's driveway and garage. On-street parking must follow posted regulations. In HOA communities, additional parking restrictions may apply. Operators should clearly communicate parking expectations to guests.
Violations & Fines
Vehicles violating street parking rules face citations. Excessive parking issues from an STR may prompt code compliance investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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