Monroe County, PA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Sidewalk
- Cannot block (PA VC §3353)
- Surface
- Set by township zoning
- Modifications
- Permit required
- POA
- May add standards
Summary
Vehicles in Monroe County cannot block a public sidewalk or driveway under PA Vehicle Code §3353. Township zoning governs driveway surfaces and modifications, and POA communities add their own standards.
On a sidewalk except that a pedalcycle may be parked as provided in section 3509(b)(2).
Full Breakdown
Under Pennsylvania Vehicle Code §3353, a vehicle may not be parked on a sidewalk or in front of a public or private driveway anywhere in Monroe County. Beyond that, driveway rules are local: townships and the Stroudsburg-area boroughs regulate driveway aprons, surfacing, and access, and widening or adding a driveway usually needs a zoning or building permit, plus a PennDOT highway-occupancy permit if it meets a state road. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles generally cannot sit in a driveway under property-maintenance codes. In the POA developments, association rules can dictate driveway width, parking counts, and appearance on top of township code.
Violations & Fines
Blocking a sidewalk or driveway is a summary offense with a modest fine; unpermitted driveway work brings a stop-order, and stored junk vehicles draw property-maintenance notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my car hang over the sidewalk?
Do I need a permit to add a driveway?
Sources & Official References
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