Linden requires zoning permits for driveways under Ch. 31 §31-5. Driveways are considered impervious coverage subject to stormwater management requirements. Must not create drainage issues on adjacent properties.
Vehicles in Linden 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.
Linden, NJ
Linden's noise ordinance addresses animal noise as part of general noise disturbance provisions. Dogs running at large are addressed under §5-1.9 (Animal Con...
Linden, NJ
Linden prohibits construction and demolition activity between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays. Weekend construction restricted between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00...
Linden, NJ
Linden Ch. 3, §3-2.5 sets maximum permissible sound levels by receiving property type. NJDEP statewide limits of 65 dBA day / 50 dBA night apply. Domestic po...
Linden, NJ
Linden §31-20.9 limits residential fences to 6 feet on interior lots. Corner lots require no obstruction over 3 feet within 25 feet of a street intersection ...
Linden, NJ
Linden requires a zoning permit for fence installation under §31-5. Fences are exempt from site plan approval provided they do not violate prior variance con...
Linden, 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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