Bergenfield, NJ Short-Term Rentals: Parking Rules (2026)

Because Bergenfield Code Section 239-14 prohibits use of any dwelling unit for accommodations or lodging for 30 days or less for consideration, the Borough does not establish a separate STR parking standard, off-street parking minimum, or guest-vehicle limit specific to short-term rentals. Vehicles used by household members and lawful guests remain subject to the same residential rules that apply to every Bergenfield homeowner: Chapter 299 (Vehicles and Traffic) governs on-street parking, including standard restrictions on overnight parking, parking against the direction of traffic, and any signed time-limited or permit zones; commercial-vehicle parking in residential zones is regulated under Chapter 299 and the zoning code. The Borough's residential off-street parking requirements in the land use ordinance apply to the principal residential use only, and a property cannot satisfy them by relying on short-term-rental occupancy because that occupancy is itself unlawful under Chapter 239, Article III. New Jersey Title 39 motor-vehicle rules (N.J.S.A. 39:4-1 et seq.) cover statewide standards such as no-parking zones near hydrants, intersections, and crosswalks. Any commercial vehicle, oversized vehicle, or trailer associated with paid transient guests can be cited under Chapter 299 in addition to the Chapter 239 rental violation. Long-term tenants in registered rental properties are subject to the same residential parking framework as owner-occupants.