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Greece, NY Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Curb distance limit
No more than 12 inches from curb
Hydrant buffer
15 feet minimum
Crosswalk/intersection buffer
20 feet minimum
Traffic control device buffer
30 feet minimum
Also covers
Private shopping center and apartment lots

Summary

Greece bars parking on Town streets without current registration or inspection, more than 12 inches from the curb, on the sidewalk, or blocking a driveway, along with fixed no-park zones near hydrants, crosswalks and traffic control devices.

No vehicles shall be parked on the streets of the Town of Greece: (1) Without the vehicle displaying a valid and current certificate of registration. (2) Without the vehicle displaying a valid and current inspection sticker. (3) Less than 15 feet from a fire hydrant. (4) Leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running. (5) More than 12 inches from the curb. (6) On the sidewalk. (7) Blocking a driveway. (8) With the left side of the vehicle next to the curb. (9) Less than 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection. (10) Within 30 feet from a traffic control device.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4702072; v22 updated 2025-08-21; through 08-21-2025).

Full Breakdown

Town Code § 146-8B lists 14 specific prohibited-parking conditions on the streets of the Town of Greece. A vehicle cannot be parked without a valid, current certificate of registration or a valid, current inspection sticker; left unattended with the engine running; parked more than 12 inches from the curb; parked on the sidewalk; or parked blocking a driveway. The list also sets fixed buffer distances: no parking less than 15 feet from a fire hydrant, less than 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection, or within 30 feet of a traffic control device.

, facing the wrong way) is separately barred. The same 14 conditions are repeated verbatim in § 146-8C for private parking areas open to the public, such as hospital, shopping center, apartment complex, industrial park and fire station lots and driveways, extending the Town's enforcement reach onto quasi-public private property. Abandoned-vehicle and unattended-vehicle-in-traffic violations cross-reference New York Vehicle and Traffic Law §§ 1224 and 1210 respectively. 1 covers the Department of Public Safety, Police Department, Code Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector, Fire Marshal or their designees.

Violations & Fines

A violation of the § 146-8 parking schedule is enforced as a traffic infraction under § 146-9, adopted pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1660-a, within the meaning of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1800. Under § 146-10A, any vehicle found in violation may be impounded per §§ 146-4 through 146-6, and specific fines for offenses like blocking a driveway or parking too close to a hydrant are set by Town Board resolution under § 146-10B.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to block a driveway in Greece, NY?
Yes. Town Code § 146-8B(7) lists blocking a driveway as a prohibited parking condition on Town streets, and the identical rule in § 146-8C(5) applies to private parking areas like shopping centers and apartment complexes.
How far from a fire hydrant must I park in Greece?
At least 15 feet. Section 146-8B(3) prohibits parking less than 15 feet from a fire hydrant on Town streets, with the same distance repeated for private lots under § 146-8C(1).
Can I park facing the wrong way against the curb in Greece?
No. Section 146-8B(8) specifically bars parking 'with the left side of the vehicle next to the curb,' which prohibits parking against traffic flow on both Town streets and, per § 146-8C(6), qualifying private lots.

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