N.J. Admin. Code § 5:21-4.16

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 5:21-4.16 - Parking lots

(a) Off-street parking lots shall be oriented to, and within a reasonable walking distance of, the buildings they are designed to serve.

(b) Access to parking lots shall be designed so as not to induce queues on travel ways, and to provide adequate pedestrian circulation and safety. There shall be adequate provision for ingress to and egress from all parking spaces to ensure ease of mobility, ample clearance, and safety of vehicles and pedestrians.

(c) The width of all aisles providing direct access to individual parking stalls shall be in accordance with the requirements specified in Table 4.5 below. Only one-way traffic shall be permitted in aisles serving single-row parking spaces placed at an angle other than 90 degrees.

TABLE 4.5

PARKING ANGLES AND AISLE WIDTHS

Parking angle	Aisle width
(degrees)	(feet)
30	12
45	13
60	18
90	24

(d) Where sidewalks occur in parking areas, parked vehicles shall not overhang or extend over the sidewalk unless an additional two feet of sidewalk width are provided to accommodate such overhang.

(e) Where sole access to dwelling units is via a parking lot, the following features shall be provided:

1. Designated fire lanes a minimum of 18 feet in width shall be required as provided for in the Uniform Fire Code.

2. Parking lots shall be provided with turning bays or other means of turning at intervals of not greater than 1,200 feet. Turning bays, such as hammerheads or other configurations, shall measure at least 18 feet by 60 feet, or provide equivalent maneuvering space.

3. Parking lots having more than 100 spaces shall have a minimum of two means of ingress and egress, or be provided with a divided-type entrance. The primary function of the second or divided-type entrance is emergency access. With reviewer approval, the design may allow residents and visitors to use the second access on a full-time or part-time basis.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:21-4.16

Amended by R.2002 d.399, effective 12/16/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 2615(a), 34 N.J.R. 4412(a).
In (a), substituted "lots" for "areas" following "Off-street parking"; added (e).
Public Notice: Notice regarding the Publication of two Notices of Adoption in the December 16, 2002 N.J.R..
See: 34 N.J.R. 4343(a), 4412(a), 35 N.J.R. 219(b).

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 1997(a), effective 11/2/2020