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Title 12 — Vehicles and Traffic
Newport Beach Municipal Code Ch. 12.66 Private Roads
Newport Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Newport Beach
Cite as: Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 12.66 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 12.66.010. Intent and Purpose.¶
This chapter is designed to provide for the application of the provisions of the California Vehicle Code to privately owned and maintained roads that are not generally open for use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel by reason of their proximity to or connection with highways, when it is determined that the interests of any resident residing along such roads and the motoring public will be best served by the application of said provisions, as authorized by California Vehicle Code Section 21107.7.
Whenever the term “California Vehicle Code” is used in this chapter, it shall be deemed to and shall include traffic regulations adopted by the City Council pursuant to any authorization of the California Vehicle Code as codified in Title 12.
(Ord. 1400 § 1 (part), 1971; Ord. 1812 § 1, 1979; Ord. 2023-22 § 580, 2023)
§ 12.66.020. Signs.¶
Appropriate signs shall be erected at the entrance to any privately owned and maintained road, of such size, shape and color as to be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of one hundred (100) feet, to the effect that said road is subject to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code.
(Ord. 1400 § 1 (part), 1971; Ord. 2023-22 § 581, 2023)
§ 12.66.030. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Big Canyon Planned…¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall not apply to any streets except the following: Canyon Island Drive, Sea Pine Lane, Sea Island Drive, Pine Valley Lane, Pauma Lane, Eldorado Lane.
(Ord. 1400 § 1 (part), 1971; Ord. 86-28 § 1, 1986; Ord. 2023-22 § 582, 2023)
§ 12.66.050. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in Newport Condominiums.¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Newport Condominiums residential development in the City:
| Sundance Drive | Surfside Court |
|---|---|
| Latitude Court | Riptide Court |
| Seamist Circle | Starfish Court |
| Sandflower Court | Sand Dollar Court |
| Seabird Court | Walkabout Circle |
| Discovery Drive | Summerwalk Court |
| Northwind Court | Big Dipper Court |
| Moonrise Court | Windsong Court |
| Starburst Court |
(Ord. 1508 § 1, 1973; Ord. 2023-22 § 583, 2023)
§ 12.66.060. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in Broadmoor Seaview…¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Broadmoor Seaview residential development in the City:
| Yacht Coquette | Yacht Colinia |
|---|---|
| Yacht Camilla | Yacht Mischief |
| Yacht Defender | Yacht Radiant |
| Yacht Reliance | Yacht Yankee |
| Yacht Volante | Yacht Maria |
| Yacht Grayling | Yacht Enchantress |
| Yacht Wanderer | Yacht Vigilant |
| Yacht Vindex | Yacht Resolute |
| Yacht Truant | Yacht Julia |
| Yacht Puritan | Yacht Daphne |
(Ord. 1784 § 1, 1978; Ord. 2000-25 § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 2023-22 § 584, 2023)
§ 12.66.062. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Belcourt Development.¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Belcourt residential development in the City:
| Barrenger Court | Haverfield |
|---|---|
| Bayridge Drive | Hillsdale Drive |
| Belcourt Drive | Huntington Court |
| Bexley Drive | Leesbury Court |
| Bradbury | Northampton Court |
| Brittany | Rockingham Road |
| Chadbourne Court | Seaborough |
| Chatham Court | Southampton Court |
| Cheshire Court | Westport |
| Chesterfield | Weybridge Court |
| Hartford Drive | Weymouth Court |
| Woodburne |
(Ord. 88-15 § 1, 1988; Ord. 2000-25 § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 2023-22 § 585, 2023)
§ 12.66.064. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Harbor Pointe…¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Harbor Pointe residential development in the City:
| Harbor Pointe |
|---|
(Ord. 88-16 § 1, 1988; Ord. 2023-22 § 586, 2023)
§ 12.66.070. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Sea Island Development.¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Sea Island residential development in the City:
| Island Lagoon Drive | Sea Vista Drive |
|---|---|
| Sea Cove Lane | Seabrook Cove |
| Ocean Vista | Bay Cove Lane |
(Ord. 87-36 § 1, 1987; Ord. 2023-22 § 587, 2023)
§ 12.66.080. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in Harbor Ridge Development.¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Harbor Ridge residential development in the City:
| Bordeaux | Napoli |
|---|---|
| Cherbourg | Narbonne |
| Coventry | Ridgeline Drive |
| Crestwood Drive | Salzburg |
| Geneve | San Sebastian |
| Harbor Ridge Drive | St. Tropez |
| Kensington Court | Strafford |
| La Rochelle | Toulon |
| Lucerne | Trafalgar |
| Monaco | Vienna |
| Montpellier | Wellington Court |
| Yorkshire |
(Ord. 1819 § 1, 1979; Ord. 2000-25 § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 2023-22 § 588, 2023)
§ 12.66.082. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Terraces of Corona del…¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Terraces of Corona del Mar residential development in the City:
| Narcissus Avenue | Lilac Avenue |
|---|---|
| Geranium Avenue | Poppy Avenue |
| Daffodil Avenue | Poppy Lane |
(Ord. 92-9 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2023-22 § 589, 2023)
§ 12.66.083. Application of Vehicle Code to Bayview Circle.¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to Bayview Circle.
(Ord. 92-51 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2023-22 § 590, 2023)
§ 12.66.085. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads.¶
California Vehicle Code Section 22514 which prohibits parking within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant shall apply to all private streets within the City.
(Ord. 82-9 § 1, 1982; Ord. 2023-22 § 591, 2023)
§ 12.66.087. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Newport North Villas…¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Newport North Villas residential development in the City:
| Corte Portofino | Corte San Rafael |
|---|---|
| Corte Hermosa | Corte Linda |
| Corte Portal | Corte Caleta |
| Corte Marin |
(Ord. 90-5 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2023-22 § 592, 2023)
§ 12.66.088. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Villa Balboa Development.¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Villa Balboa development in the City:
| Nice Lane | Cagney Lane, south of Nice Lane |
|---|---|
| Paris Lane | Stare Lane |
| Reims Lane | Lille Lane |
(Ord. 94-9 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2000-25 § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 2023-22 § 593, 2023)
§ 12.66.090. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Harbor Cove Development.¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Harbor Cove development:
| Arch Bay Drive | Sea Ridge Drive |
|---|---|
| High Bluff Drive | Spring Tide Drive |
| Newporter Way |
(Ord. 99-24 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2023-22 § 594, 2023)
§ 12.66.092. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Baypointe Apartments…¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Baypointe Apartments development in the City:
| Baypointe Drive |
|---|
(Ord. 2000-25 § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 2023-22 § 595, 2023)
§ 12.66.094. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Jasmine Park Development.¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Jasmine Park development in the City:
| Hibiscus Court | Sandcastle Drive |
|---|---|
| Gardenia Way |
(Ord. 2002-15 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2023-22 § 596, 2023)
§ 12.66.096. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the One Ford Road…¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the One Ford Road development in the City:
| Southern Hills Drive | Old Course Drive |
|---|---|
| Troon Drive | Turnberry Drive |
| Crooked Stick Drive | Turtle Bay Drive |
| Oyster Bay Drive | Sawgrass Drive |
| Edgewood Drive | Long Bay Drive |
| Spanish Bay Drive | Single Tree Drive |
| Country Club Road | Jupiter Hills Drive |
| Gleneagles Drive | Oak Tree Drive |
| Honors Drive | Colonial Drive |
| Vintage Drive | Thunderbird Drive |
| Maidstone Drive | Ironwood Drive |
(Ord. 2005-10 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2023-22 § 597, 2023)
§ 12.66.098. Application of Vehicle Code to Private Roads in the Newport Ridge North…¶
The provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to the following private streets in the Newport Ridge North residential development in the City:
| Bandol | Nerval |
|---|---|
| Bargemon | Riez |
| Cavaillon | Rivage |
| Chambord | Rochelle |
| Fayence | Ronsard |
| Ferrand | Seyne |
| Fontaine | Sommet |
| Harcourt | Tarascon |
| Jarden | Vernon |
| Le Mans | Vincennes |
| Musset |
(Ord. 2007-17 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2023-22 § 598, 2023)
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