Lakewood requires all vehicles to be parked on designated surfaces. Driveway construction and modifications require zoning and/or building permits. Impervious coverage limits apply per zoning district under the Unified Development Ordinance.
Vehicles in Lakewood must be parked on approved hard surfaces. Parking on lawns or unpaved areas is not permitted. Driveway construction, expansion, and modifications require zoning permits (basic fee $35) and may require building permits depending on scope. Impervious surface coverage limits vary by zoning district and are enforced through the Unified Development Ordinance. Driveways must not impede natural drainage patterns.
Zoning violations for improper parking surfaces or exceeding impervious coverage limits. General penalties apply.
Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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