Garden Grove effectively bans short-term rentals in all residential zones. STRs are classified the same as hotels and motels, which are only permitted in commercial zones with a Conditional Use Permit. There is no residential STR registration program. Operating an illegal STR in a residential zone is a misdemeanor.
Garden Grove operates under a permissive zoning code where any use not specifically listed is prohibited. Short-term vacation rentals are treated identically to hotels and motels, defined as places rented to transients for less than 30 consecutive days. Since hotels and motels are commercial uses only allowed in commercial zones with a Conditional Use Permit, residential STRs are effectively banned. The city has no residential STR registration or permitting program. Enforcement has intensified in recent years, with the city cracking down on advertising illegal rentals on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. Even listing a residential property on a booking platform can trigger enforcement action. The city maintains a Short-Term Rental Hotline and online reporting portal for violations.
Renting a residence for less than 30 days in a residential zone is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 per day per violation, up to six months in jail, or both. Each day a violation exists is a separate offense. Even advertising a residential STR can trigger enforcement.
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