Long Hill Township City Zoning Code

There shall be adequate provision for ingress and egress to all parking spaces. The width of access drives or driveways shall be 24 feet for two-way traffic and 15 feet for one-way traffic.

The width of all aisles providing direct access to individual parking stalls shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth below. Only one-way traffic shall be permitted in aisles serving single-row parking spaces placed at an angle other than 90°.

Except in the case of single-family residences (including those with accessory apartments), no off-street parking or loading area shall be located in any front yard.

No access drive, driveway or other means of ingress and egress shall be located in any residential zone to provide access to uses other than those permitted in such residential zone.

Sidewalks between parking areas and principal structures, along aisles and driveways; along public roads where required by the approving authority, and wherever else pedestrian traffic shall occur shall be provided with a width of four feet of passable area and shall be raised six inches or more above any parking area except when crossing streets or driveways. Guardrails permanently anchored to the ground shall be provided in appropriate locations. Parked vehicles shall not overhang or extend over sidewalk areas.

All parking areas shall be paved and curbed. Granite block materials shall be used for all curbing. A construction permit shall be required to pave driveways, parking lots and parking areas located in any zone. All such areas shall be included in lot coverage calculations.

Parking areas and driveways shall be clearly marked and delineated with appropriate pavement markings and directional signs. "Hairpin" markings shall be utilized for all parking stalls. The approving authority may require that certain areas be maintained for fire fighting or other emergency purposes, and those areas shall be appropriately designated.