Garfield does not impose a short-term rental-specific parking minimum. Off-street parking for any STR is determined by the underlying residential use of the dwelling unit under Garfield Zoning Code Chapter 320, which generally requires off-street spaces tied to each dwelling unit, plus the dimensional rules in Article IX (Accessory Buildings and Fences) for any garage or driveway-related accessory structure. STR guests parking on Garfield streets must comply with Garfield's general traffic ordinances and posted signs; New Jersey state law (Title 39) governs commercial vehicle, RV, and overnight street-parking restrictions. Bergen County does not issue residential permit-parking permits for STR guests.
Garfield's zoning code does not contain a stand-alone parking standard for short-term rentals. The Garfield Zoning Code (Chapter 320, codified on eCode360) applies the general residential parking minimum of the underlying use — typically one or two off-street spaces per dwelling unit, depending on R District — and any STR use inherits whatever spaces the principal dwelling already provides. There is no requirement that hosts add additional off-street spaces for guests. Article IX of Chapter 320 (Accessory Buildings and Fences, eCode360 §10086926) controls the dimensions of detached garages and accessory parking structures: detached accessory buildings in R Districts (or on any lot adjoining an R District) may occupy in the aggregate up to 30% of the rear yard area, must be located at least three feet from any side or rear lot line, and may not be located within 50 feet of the front lot line. Driveways and curb cuts are reviewed by the Garfield Construction Code Office and require a permit consistent with the NJ Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23). Street parking in Garfield is governed by Garfield's general Vehicles and Traffic ordinance and state Title 39 (Motor Vehicles); typical Bergen County NJ municipalities prohibit overnight parking of commercial vehicles, RVs, trailers, and boats on residential streets or in front yards. Garfield is dense and suburban with most blocks lacking residential permit parking, but designated overnight parking restrictions and snow-emergency rules apply citywide. Bergen County does not run a resident-permit-parking program, and STR guests cannot purchase a temporary parking pass at the city level. Operators licensed under Chapter 131 (Dwelling and Rooming Units) must, through the required custodian or caretaker, ensure guests do not park in violation of local ordinances, since persistent complaints can be cited as evidence that the licensed sleeping accommodation is no longer in compliance with applicable Garfield ordinances.
Standard parking ticket fines are issued under N.J.S.A. 39:4-138 (parking prohibited in specified places) and Garfield's local Vehicles and Traffic ordinance — typical fines run $34-$54 for routine violations and substantially higher for blocking hydrants, fire lanes, or driveways. Vehicles parked in violation of snow-emergency or overnight commercial-vehicle rules may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Failure of the Chapter 131 licensee to ensure guest compliance with applicable Garfield ordinances can be cited under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5 (up to $2,000 per offense, up to 90 days imprisonment, each day a separate offense) and trigger Chapter 131 license review by the Garfield Zoning Officer.
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