Santa Cruz, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Code
- §24.12.1770(3)
- 1-BR Cap
- 1 vehicle
- 2-3 BR Cap
- 2 vehicles
Summary
Santa Cruz IZO §24.12.1770(3) caps vehicles at one per one-bedroom unit, two per two- or three-bedroom unit, plus one additional vehicle per bedroom over three.
Maximum Number of Vehicles. The maximum number of vehicles allowed at the short-term rental shall be limited to: one vehicle per one bedroom unit, two vehicles per two or three bedroom unit, and one additional vehicle per additional bedroom for units in excess of three bedrooms.
Full Breakdown
Parking rules must be posted inside the unit and included in the renter agreement under §24.12.1770(7). Excess vehicles parked on neighborhood streets are a common complaint trigger and can support a permit revocation case if three verified complaints accumulate in 12 months. STRs must also comply with all underlying off-street parking requirements of the zoning district.
Violations & Fines
Parking-rule failures support permit suspension under §24.12.1785 if verified complaints accumulate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can guests park if I run out of driveway space?
Do I need to post parking rules?
Sources & Official References
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