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Ridgefield, CT Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Hydrant clearance
10 feet minimum
Also barred
Private drives, crosswalks, intersections
Parking style
Parallel to curb (§ 340-6)
Specific zones
Listed by street in § 340-9 table
Enforcement process
Mailed notice, 10-day hearing demand

Summary

Ridgefield bars parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, in front of a private driveway, or on a crosswalk or street intersection under Town Code § 340-8, on top of a chapter-wide parallel-parking rule and a table of street-specific no-parking zones in § 340-9.

No parking shall be permitted within 10 feet of any fire hydrants or in front of any private drive or on a crosswalk or street intersection in the Town.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4717891; v14 updated 2026-01-21; through 01-21-2026).

Full Breakdown

Town Code § 340-8 states no parking shall be permitted within 10 feet of any fire hydrant, or in front of any private drive, or on a crosswalk or street intersection anywhere in Ridgefield. That sits alongside § 340-6, which requires all motor vehicles to park parallel to the curb on Town highways, with a carved-out exception on the westerly side of Main Street for 200 feet south of Catoonah Street where vehicles must park in marked areas instead. Section 340-9 adds a table of specific no-parking locations by street name, side and distance, covering stretches such as 600 feet of Bailey Avenue's south side from Main Street, 400 feet of Bailey Avenue's west side from Prospect Street, and the length of Catoonah Street between Main Street and High Ridge Avenue on both sides.

These street-parking rules are enforced through the same administrative citation process in § 340-12 that applies to the rest of Chapter 340, including the parking authority ordinances and §§ 340-5 through 340-10, with mailed notice, a 10-day window to demand a hearing, and default judgment procedures through the Superior Court for those who do not respond.

Violations & Fines

Parking within 10 feet of a hydrant, blocking a private drive, or stopping on a crosswalk or intersection violates § 340-8 and can draw an enforcement citation under the § 340-12 administrative process. A vehicle parked in one of the designated no-parking zones listed in § 340-9's street table, such as along Bailey Avenue or Catoonah Street, is likewise unlawful and subject to citation, with a 10-day window under § 340-12(C) to contest liability before a hearing officer or face a default assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How close can I park to a fire hydrant in Ridgefield?
You cannot park within 10 feet of any fire hydrant anywhere in Ridgefield. Town Code § 340-8 also bars parking in front of a private drive or on a crosswalk or street intersection.
Does Ridgefield require parallel parking on its streets?
Yes. Section 340-6 requires all motor vehicles to park parallel to the curb on Town highways, with one exception: a 200-foot stretch on the westerly side of Main Street south of Catoonah Street, where vehicles park in marked areas instead.
Are there streets in Ridgefield with extra no-parking zones?
Yes. Section 340-9 lists specific no-parking stretches by street, side and distance, including parts of Bailey Avenue, Catoonah Street and East Ridge, in addition to the general hydrant and intersection rules in § 340-8.

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