Meriden, CT Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Meriden's residential driveway and parking rules are codified in the Code of Ordinances Chapter 213 (Zoning), Article VIII (Supplementary Regulations) and Article II (Parking), both available on eCode360. Headline rules: (1) Front-yard parking ban — parking is prohibited in the front yard of any residence-district lot; required parking must be in the driveway, side yard (where access is provided), rear yard, or in a garage/carport; (2) RV and trailer storage — recreation vehicles and trailers may not be stored in the front yard of a residence-district lot, though not more than one camping trailer or recreation vehicle per dwelling unit may be stored (but not occupied) on a residential lot meeting the side/rear-yard standards; (3) Driveway identification — each driveway must be identified by a sign showing the street number of the house, visible to emergency personnel at all times; (4) Driveway width — twenty-four-foot pavement width is acceptable for residential driveways, with narrower widths typically allowed for single-family lots and wider widths requiring special-permit review; (5) Parking dimensions and ratios — residential parking must provide a minimum of 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit, with each space at least 9 feet wide by 18 feet deep, in open lot parking, carports, or garages; (6) Surface — driveways and required parking must be paved (asphalt, concrete, pavers, or other dust-free all-weather surface); gravel or bare-soil driveways are not permitted as the primary parking surface in residence districts. Commercial vehicle parking on residential lots is separately limited by Article VIII size and weight thresholds. State law (Conn. Gen. Stat. §14-251) controls on-street parking distances from intersections, hydrants, and crosswalks.