Passaic, NJ Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Max length outside
- 22 feet
- Front yard parking
- Prohibited
- Permit fee (first year)
- $5
- Permit renewal fee
- $2/year
- Min screening height
- 6 feet
- Governing section
- Code of the City of Passaic § 317-53
Summary
Passaic bans front-yard parking of boats, motor homes and trailers, caps their length at 22 feet, and requires a $5 annual permit plus screening in the side or rear yard under Code of the City of Passaic § 317-53.
No trailer, motor home or boat to be parked or stored outside shall exceed 22 feet in length, as measured from outside dimensions, including hitching devices. All trailers, motor homes or boats shall be parked or stored either in an enclosed garage or in the side or rear yard of a lot. No trailer, motor home or boat shall be parked or stored in the front yard of a lot or within the street side yard of a corner lot.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4978046; v41 updated 2026-07-01; through 07-01-2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 317-53 governs parking and storage of boats, motor homes and trailers in the City's residential and commercial zones (R-1, R-2, R-1A, R-3, O-R, C-R and C). A). They must be kept in an enclosed garage or in the side or rear yard. B). E). G); the permit expires January 1 following issuance, renews annually, and no more than two permits may be in effect on a lot at once. H). K(1)), provided minimum off-street parking under Article VII is not reduced below requirement. D).
Violations & Fines
Storing a boat, motor home or trailer over 22 feet, in a front yard or corner-lot street side yard, without required screening, or without the annual permit is a zoning violation. The administrative officer enforces under Article XII: issuing a notice of violation (§ 317-68) and pursuing penalties under Chapter 1, Article II's general penalty, which can include fines in addition to compelled removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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