Parking spaces required for homes in Montclair

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Parking in the front yard	No required parking spaces in the required front and street side yard setbacks, except on a residential driveway Applies: Residential zoned properties § 11.66.015 · code text No required parking spaces shall be located in required front and street side yard setbacks except on a residential driveway.
Garage and covered spaces	At least 9 feet wide by 20 feet long, and independently accessible from a street or alley unless otherwise permitted Applies: Each required parking space on residential zoned properties § 11.66.015 · code text Each required parking space shall have the minimum dimensions of 9 feet in width by 20 feet in length, and shall be independently accessible from a street or alley, unless otherwise permitted by this title. At least 9 feet wide, 20 feet long and 8 feet high, with no obstructions Applies: Inside each required garage parking space § 11.66.015 · code text Each required garage parking space shall have minimum, unobstructed interior dimensions of 9 feet in width, 20 feet in length, and 8 feet in height. At least 2 spaces per unit in an enclosed private garage; other required spaces need not be covered Applies: Duplex and multifamily units; other spaces may be on an adjacent lot but not in a required front, side or rear yard § 11.66.010 · code text The remaining spaces required need not be covered and may be located on an adjacent lot but shall not be located in, or encroach upon, any required front, side or rear yard.
Spaces per apartment or condo	one and one-fourth spaces Applies: each one-bedroom dwelling unit § 11.66.010 · code text For each one-bedroom dwelling unit, one and one-fourth spaces; one and one-half spaces Applies: each two-bedroom dwelling unit § 11.66.010 · code text for each two-bedroom dwelling unit, one and one-half spaces; 2 spaces Applies: Each dwelling unit with 3 or more bedrooms § 11.66.010 · code text and for each dwelling unit with three or more bedrooms, two spaces. At least 2 spaces in an enclosed private garage Applies: Each duplex or multifamily unit on the same lot § 11.66.010 · code text There shall be provided at least two spaces in an enclosed private garage for each duplex or multifamily unit on the same lot with such unit.
Spaces for a single-family home	2 parking spaces in a private garage § 11.66.010 · code text Single-family: Two parking spaces in a private garage;

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Required parking spaces must be at least 9 by 20 feet; duplex and multifamily units need at least 2 spaces in an enclosed garage.

Parking spaces required for homes in Montclair

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