Driveway curb cuts in New Rochelle require a permit from the Department of Public Works. Vehicles parked in driveways may not block the sidewalk, and front-yard parking on lawns is generally prohibited by zoning.
Creating or widening a curb cut requires a DPW driveway-apron permit; new aprons must meet ADA sidewalk-slope and construction standards. Zoning rules control the percentage of a front yard that can be paved for parking, and prohibit parking on unpaved front lawns. Vehicles must park fully on the driveway without overhanging the public sidewalk.
Blocking a sidewalk with a parked vehicle draws a standard parking ticket. Unpermitted curb cuts or front-lawn parking can trigger code-enforcement orders to restore the lawn or remove the improvement.
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New Rochelle, NY
Construction noise in New Rochelle is restricted to weekdays 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. No construction on Sundays or legal holidays without a...
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