Whittier's STR parking rule comes from its Good Neighbor Policy: guest parking must be on the property, not on lawns, and not in any manner blocking sidewalks or alleys. The policy must be posted inside the STR, and operators are responsible for guest conduct including blocked driveways.
Parking for Whittier short-term rentals is governed by the City's Good Neighbor Policy, a handout created as part of the STR ordinance (Chapter 5.68, adopted July 8, 2025) and given to property owners with their permit approval. Compliance with the Good Neighbor Policy is a condition of approval. On parking, the policy states that parking should be on the property and not on lawns or in any manner which blocks sidewalks or alleys. The City's August 8, 2023 staff report noted that parking, along with safety and noise, was among the main concerns residents raised about STR occupants, and that filming uses (which require a separate film permit) can compound parking and street-navigation problems with large equipment vehicles in residential areas. The Good Neighbor Policy handout must be posted within the STR at all times so guests can follow the rules, and it includes a 'drive slowly' safety advisory for the neighborhood. Operators are held responsible for guests' conduct including blocked driveways. The staff report and ordinance do not specify a numeric minimum off-street space count tied to bedrooms; the operative standard is on-property parking that does not block sidewalks, alleys, or driveways. Verify any unit-specific parking conditions with the City of Whittier Planning Division, since conditions of approval may add requirements case by case. These are Whittier city rules and are independent of Los Angeles County's STR parking provisions, which apply only in unincorporated areas.
Parking on lawns, or in a manner that blocks sidewalks, alleys, or driveways, violates the Good Neighbor Policy condition of approval and can be cited. Because operators are responsible for guest conduct including blocked driveways, repeated parking complaints count toward the City's violation tally; the 2023 staff report recommended $1,000 first-offense and $2,000 subsequent-offense fines, with revocation after three violations. Failure to respond to neighbor complaints in a timely manner was identified as independently subject to fines.
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