Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Driveway standards sit in § 430-275 of the off-street parking article, and § 430-274A says the article governs in all present and future zoning districts in the Township.

Width. A driveway, exclusive of curb return radii, must be not less than 12 feet nor more than 24 feet in width within the street right-of-way providing access (subsection H, amended 5-14-2019 by Ord. No. 2019:19).

Side and rear clearance. Unless otherwise regulated in another section of the chapter, driveways cannot be located closer than five feet to the side or rear lot line (subsection X, added 3-14-2000 by Ord. No. 2000:7).

Curb cuts. At the intersection of streets, other than lanes and alleys, a curb cut must be set back not less than 25 feet from the intersection of two curblines and not less than five feet from the intersection of two property lines. Between the curb returns of two driveways serving the same property there must be at least 25 feet of curb. That distance can drop to as little as five feet where restricted frontage makes it necessary to provide not more than two adequate driveways (subsection I).

Surface and connection. Each parking space is not less than nine feet wide nor less than 18 feet deep and must connect to an on-site driveway (subsection A). Parking areas connect to the public street by a driveway built to at least the minimum standards required by the Engineer (subsection G). Under subsection B, off-street parking facilities must be drained to prevent damage to abutting properties or public streets, built of materials assuring a surface resistant to erosion, and kept clean, orderly and dust-free.

Business use and permit. Section 430-17 bars any driveway accessory to a business or industrial use from a residential zone. The zoning permit fee for a residential driveway is $50 (§ 430-295E).