Sunnyvale, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Off-Street Spaces
- 1 per rented bedroom
- RVs and Trailers
- Prohibited
- Street 72-Hour Rule
- SMC 10.12.040
- Code
- SMC 19.76
Summary
Sunnyvale STRs must provide at least one off-street parking space per rented bedroom and cannot use RV parking or overflow street parking for guests under SMC 19.76.
A peace officer ... may remove a vehicle ... under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway ... (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. ... (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.
Full Breakdown
Sunnyvale Municipal Code 19.76 requires STR hosts to ensure adequate off-street parking at the property. At least one off-street space per bedroom offered for rent is expected. Guests cannot park commercial vehicles, RVs, or trailers at the property. Street parking is limited by the citywide 72-hour rule (SMC 10.12.040) and permit-only restrictions in some neighborhoods. Hosts must disclose parking arrangements in listings and house rules. Repeat parking complaints can trigger STR permit review. Sunnyvale enforces overnight oversized vehicle parking restrictions through Public Works and Public Safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can STR guests park on the street in Sunnyvale?
What if my driveway only fits one car?
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