Newton STRs must provide off-street parking for guests per zoning requirements; on-street overnight parking is restricted citywide from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Newton has a citywide overnight on-street parking ban from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., enforced year-round, which directly affects short-term rental guests. STR hosts must ensure guests use off-street parking on the property (driveway, garage, or designated spaces), and zoning typically requires at least one off-street space per dwelling unit plus additional spaces depending on unit size. Hosts commonly instruct guests in writing to park only in the driveway and never on the street overnight to avoid tickets. Commercial vehicles, trailers, and RVs are further restricted in residential zones. During winter snow emergencies declared by the city, additional parking bans apply and violators can be towed. Electric vehicle charging and accessible parking must be handled per standard Newton zoning if the host advertises such amenities.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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