
Imagine waking up to a $1,500 fine for parking your car in your own driveway. That’s exactly what happened to multiple California residents, including a San Francisco couple who had parked in the same spot for over 30 years. The issue? Local zoning codes prohibit parking in front of a home unless the space is officially designated as a legal parking spot. Even if the area is paved and has been used for decades, it may not meet current regulations. Here is what is behind this trend and why you need to be aware of it.