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Cherry Hill, NJ Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Enforcing agency
Cherry Hill Township Police Department
Permit display
Left (driver's side) rear window
Visitor permits per unit
Four permanent
Temporary permits
One-day, for large visitor volumes
Max general penalty
$2,000 fine or 90 days
Applies to
Only streets named in § 10-8.9

Summary

Cherry Hill Township restricts parking on specific residential streets, such as Chapel Avenue and Cooper Run Drive, to vehicles displaying a current Township-issued permit under Code § 10-8.9. Only street residents, permitted visitors, active contractors, and emergency or utility crews may park there during the posted hours.

Permit Required. No motor vehicle shall be parked on the streets or parts of streets designated, on the days and hours designated, unless: 1. The motor vehicle is owned or operated on a regular basis by a resident of that street. 2. The motor vehicle has displayed on its left (driver's side) rear window in such a manner as to be closely examined by a Police Officer, a current residential parking permit issued by the Township. 3. The motor vehicle falls under one of the exceptions to the parking ban.

Full Breakdown

9 bars parking on the designated streets and hours unless the vehicle is owned or regularly operated by a resident of that street and displays a current residential parking permit in the left (driver's side) rear window where a Police Officer can examine it, or the vehicle falls under a listed exception. Exemptions cover visitor vehicles displaying a dashboard visitor permit while the driver is a bona fide guest of a resident, contractor and delivery vehicles bearing a commercial business name and address while actively rendering service, and emergency or public utility vehicles making repairs in the area.

Residents apply in writing on Police Department forms; a permanent permit is issued for every vehicle a resident owns or principally operates, each residential unit may receive four visitor permits, and temporary one-day visitor permits are available for large gatherings. The Chief of Police can recommend adding streets to the program to the Mayor and Council after a traffic study shows non-resident parking, and the Chief must have signs posted on covered streets. along their entire length, all listed by name in the ordinance's street table.

Violations & Fines

Parking on a covered street without a displayed permit is enforceable by the Cherry Hill Police Department. Absent a specific fine in Chapter 10, Code § 1-5.1's general penalty applies: up to a $2,000 fine, 90 days' imprisonment, or 90 days' community service. Section 1-5.5 makes each day of continued violation a separate offense, and § 1-5.3 adds a mandatory extra fine for a repeat violation within one year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every street in Cherry Hill need a parking permit?
No. Only streets specifically listed in Code § 10-8.9, such as Chapel Avenue, Cooper Run Drive, Doncaster Court and Doris Drive, require a permit, and only during each street's posted hours.
How many visitor permits can a Cherry Hill household get?
Four permanent visitor permits per residential unit under § 10-8.9d, plus temporary one-day visitor permits available on request for large gatherings, both issued through the Police Department on written application.
Can a contractor park on a permit street in Cherry Hill without a permit?
Yes. Section 10-8.9b exempts contractor, service and delivery vehicles bearing the business's name and address while they are actively rendering service to a resident within the permit area.
What happens if I park on a Cherry Hill permit street without one?
The Police Department can ticket the vehicle, and Code § 1-5.1's general penalty applies, up to a $2,000 fine or 90 days' imprisonment or community service, with each day of continued violation counted separately.

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