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Building on your lot in Villa Park

Villa Park sets its own limits for SB 9 lot splits and two-unit projects, for large vehicles on residential streets, and for pool enclosures. It also has its own expedited review for rooftop solar and EV chargers.

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Key points

  • Lot splits: City rule: each SB 9 lot must be 40% to 60% of the original lot area and have at least 10 feet of frontage.
  • SB 9 homes: City rule: new SB 9 units are more than 500 and at most 800 square feet, limited to 16 feet and 1 story.
  • Large vehicles: Over 25 feet or 10,000 pounds: no parking on residential streets, except up to 72 hours to load, serve the block or repair.
  • Trailers: City rule: detached trailers may not park on any public street, except for loading or unloading for up to 24 hours.
  • Pool enclosures: City rule: pools deeper than 18 inches need an enclosure at least 5 feet high, with self-closing, self-latching gates.
  • Solar and EV: City rule: small rooftop solar gets expedited administrative review with only one inspection; EV chargers are approved without Design Review.

Each rule below is marked Villa Park code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

Lot splits under SB 9

Villa Park code City rule: each SB 9 lot must be 40% to 60% of the original lot area and have at least 10 feet of frontage. City rule: new SB 9 units are more than 500 and at most 800 square feet, limited to 16 feet and 1 story.

All 14 Villa Park rules on lot splits under sb 9, with the code text and the state law underneath →

RV and boat parking

Villa Park code What Villa Park's code adds
Size limit
  • Vehicles over 25 feet long or over 10,000 pounds may not be left parked.
    Applies: Applies to public streets or highways in a residence district.
    § 19-2.3 · code text
    No person shall park and leave standing upon any public street or highway in a "residence district" any motor vehicle of a length in excess of twenty-five (25) feet or a weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds;
Parking on the street
  • No more than 72 hours in a row.
    Applies: Oversized vehicles on residential streets, only while loading or unloading, serving a property on the block, or making emergency repairs.
    § 19-2.3 · code text
    Prohibited vehicles may be parked on public "residence district" streets and highways while loading or unloading persons and/or property; or when such vehicle is parked in connection with, or in aid of the performance of a service to or on a property in the block in which such vehicle is parked; or to perform repairs of an emergency nature on the motor vehicle itself, for a maximum of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours.
  • Detached trailers may not park on any public street, except to load or unload for up to 24 hours.
    Applies: Applies to nonmotorized vehicles or trailers of any size detached from their vehicle.
    § 19-2.9 · code text
    No person shall park, stop or leave standing at any time a nonmotorized vehicle or trailer, regardless of width or length, when it has been detached from its motor vehicle on any public street in the City of Villa Park except for purposes of loading or unloading and for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours.

Solar panels and EV chargers

Villa Park code What Villa Park's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Approved administratively once the application is complete and meets the checklist; Design Review is not required.
    Applies: Applies to EV charging stations.
    § 9-3.4 · code text
    Upon confirmation by the Building Official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the Building Official shall administratively approve the application. Design Review is not required for electric vehicle charging stations.
  • Apply digitally or in writing; electronic submittal by email, online or fax must be available.
    Applies: Applies to installing, altering or replacing an EV charging station.
    § 9-3.3 · code text
    Applications for the installation, alteration, or replacement of an electric vehicle charging station shall submitted digitally, or in writing, and contain the information set forth in the application checklist and such other information as the Building Official may reasonably require.
Solar height and setbacks
  • The array may be no higher than the maximum legal building height.
    Applies: Required for expedited small rooftop solar permits: up to 10 kilowatts AC, on a single-family home or duplex.
    § 23-6.29 · code text
    A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height.
Solar permit process
  • Expedited nondiscretionary review; complete checklist applications get all permits; apply in person or electronically; only 1 inspection.
    Applies: Applies to small residential rooftop solar systems.
    § 23-6.29 · code text
    The applicant may submit the permit application and associated documentation to the City's planning department in person or by electronic submittal, together with any required permit processing and inspection fees.

Swimming pools

Villa Park code City rule: pools deeper than 18 inches need an enclosure at least 5 feet high, with self-closing, self-latching gates.

All 11 Villa Park rules on swimming pools, with the code text and the state law underneath →

Other Villa Park rules on this

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Frequently asked questions

Can I park an RV or boat at my home in Villa Park?

Over 25 feet or 10,000 pounds: no parking on residential streets, except up to 72 hours to load, serve the block or repair. City rule: detached trailers may not park on any public street, except for loading or unloading for up to 24 hours.

Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Villa Park?

City rule: small rooftop solar gets expedited administrative review with only one inspection; EV chargers are approved without Design Review.

General information, not legal advice.

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