Westerville STR guest parking must be on the driveway or in legal on-street spaces. Lawn parking is prohibited under Codified Ordinances 1149.11. Blocking sidewalks or exceeding posted street time limits triggers ticketing or towing.
Off-street parking for residential uses must be on a paved or approved surface per Codified Ordinances 1149.11. Parking on grass, landscaped areas, or unpaved surfaces is a zoning violation. On-street parking is generally permitted but subject to the 72-hour rule (Codified Ordinances 351.16) and posted restrictions. STR hosts should cap guest vehicles to the number of off-street spaces available, typically 2-3 per single-family home. Overflow parking in cul-de-sacs or narrow streets often triggers neighbor complaints and police response. Commercial vehicles, box trucks, and RVs used by guests are subject to residential parking restrictions under Codified Ordinances 351.19.
Lawn parking: zoning citation up to $150. Street parking over 72 hours: ticket and tow. Blocking driveway or hydrant: $100+ ticket and immediate tow.
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