Parking Rules: Fair Lawn vs Garfield

Can my Airbnb guests park on the street overnight in Fair Lawn?

No. Fair Lawn bans on-street parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on most streets. Guests should use the driveway or designated off-street spaces.

Is front-yard parking allowed for extra guest cars?

Parking on lawns or in front yards outside an approved driveway is prohibited. Property owners can be fined if guest vehicles park on grass.

Do I have to provide off-street parking for my Garfield STR guests?

No. Garfield's Zoning Code Chapter 320 does not impose a short-term-rental-specific parking minimum. The STR inherits the parking already required for the underlying dwelling use; you are not required to add new off-street spaces for guests. However, the licensed operator under Chapter 131 must ensure guests do not park in violation of Garfield's traffic ordinances, since persistent complaints can support a Chapter 131 license review.

Can my STR guests get a temporary Garfield parking permit?

Not in the form of a residential permit parking program. Garfield does not run a general resident-permit-parking program for STR guests, and Bergen County does not issue countywide residential parking permits. Guests must use legal on-street spaces consistent with posted signs and Title 39 of the New Jersey Statutes, or use private off-street parking that comes with the dwelling.

Where can I find Garfield's accessory-garage rules?

Garfield Zoning Code Chapter 320, Article IX (Accessory Buildings and Fences, eCode360 §10086926). Detached accessory buildings in R Districts may occupy up to 30% of the rear yard, must be at least 3 feet from any side/rear lot line, and may not be within 50 feet of the front lot line. Building permits are issued under the NJ Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23).