Jersey City operates an extensive residential parking permit program under Chapter 332. Most neighborhoods require permits for parking beyond 2 hours between 7 AM and 9 PM Monday–Friday. Annual resident permit is $15. Violations result in summonses and potential booting.
Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) and Article VIII (Permit Parking) of the Jersey City Code of Ordinances govern street parking. Permit parking zones restrict non-resident parking to 2 hours between 7 AM and 9 PM, Monday through Friday. Resident parking permits are $15 annually. Non-residents who work in the area may purchase a $50 permit every 6 months; non-residential permits are $300/year. Permits are zone-specific and vehicle-specific. Snow emergencies prohibit parking on designated streets whenever accumulation covers the street. Street cleaning sign restrictions must also be observed. Enforcement by Jersey City Parking Enforcement Division at 394 Central Ave, (201) 547-5170.
Overtime parking in permit zone: summons. Snow emergency violation: summons plus towing. Multiple violations: vehicle booting.
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