Santa Clarita Driveway Rules Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Under Santa Clarita Municipal Code Chapter 12.64, a person shall not park any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in any private driveway or upon any public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession of such driveway or property. This provision protects property owners from unauthorized parking on their driveways and private areas.

Inoperable vehicles are prohibited from being visible from public view, even when parked on private property including driveways. An inoperable vehicle is one that cannot be lawfully operated on public roads due to missing registration, mechanical failure, or other conditions. Vehicles on blocks or jacks visible from the street are a common code enforcement issue. The city's Community Preservation Division handles complaints about inoperable vehicles on private property.

The city's zoning code (Title 17) requires that residential properties maintain the required number of off-street parking spaces, typically within garages. Garages must maintain a 20-foot setback from public or private rights-of-way. Converting a garage to living space, storage, or other non-parking uses without a proper permit and provision of replacement parking spaces is a zoning violation. The required parking spaces must remain accessible and usable for vehicle parking at all times.