Zoning permits are required for new driveways and modifications to existing driveways under Elizabeth's Land Development Code (Title 17). Driveways must meet off-street parking requirements for the dwelling.
Vehicles in Elizabeth must not block public sidewalks. Parking on unpaved front yard surfaces is typically prohibited under local zoning. Vehicles must be on approved hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, pavers). Driveway widening requires permits for both the driveway and curb cut from the municipality. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles may not be stored in driveways per property maintenance codes. NJ’s smaller lot sizes make driveway regulations particularly impactful.
Sidewalk blocking: parking citation $30 to $100. Unpaved parking: code enforcement notice. Unpermitted curb cut: $100 to $500.
Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth Ch. 8.48 prohibits keeping any animal that creates noise disturbance audible across a residential property line. Dogs must be licensed annually und...
Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth Ch. 8.48 prohibits construction noise between 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays. No construction before 9:00 a.m. on Sundays or legal holidays. E...
Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth Ch. 8.48 (Noise Control) prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud noise that disturbs the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of r...
Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth requires zoning permits for fence installation on residential properties. Applicants must provide a property survey with the fence line marked in r...
Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth zoning (Ch. 17.36) limits fences to 6 feet in side/rear yards and 3 feet in front yards. Front yard fences must be decorative or screened by planti...
Elizabeth, NJ
New Jersey has no statutory fence cost-sharing requirement. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. NJ common law recognizes the spite fence ...
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