Parking reforms in New Haven, CT

Parking minimum removal

In the business A-1 and A-2 zone, small nonresidential uses are exempt. In the Business D, D-1, D-2 and BD-3 Districts, dwellings and healthcare uses are exempt. All uses in the CGD Zone are exempt. New Haven Parking Authority has signed on to support DesegregateCT's platform, which includes eliminating parking requirements citywide.

Status
Adopted
Scope
City center / business district
Affected land uses
  • All uses
  • Commercial
Requirements
  • By right
  • Size of project
Reporter
Bobby Siemiaszko
Citation 1
Source
New Haven Independent
Notes
New Haven is in the process of trying to pass and implement 10.24 which would greatly reduce or eliminate parking minimums throughout the whole city for all uses.
URL
www.newhavenindependent.org
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Citation 2
Source
New Haven Zoning Code
Notes
ARTICLE V. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS Section 45. - Regulations for parking, loading, automotive and drive-in establishments. (a)Parking and loading. (1) a.Quantity of parking spaces 1.Exceptions. 7.
URL
library.municode.com
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Parking minimum reduction

Parking reductions are available across the city for carsharing.

Status
Adopted
Scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
Carshare
Reporter
Bobby Siemiaszko
Citation
Source
New Haven Zoning Code
Notes
ARTICLE V. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS Section 45. - Regulations for parking, loading, automotive and drive-in establishments. (a)Parking and loading. (1) a.Quantity of parking spaces 1.Exceptions. 7.
URL
library.municode.com
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Parking maximum

Parking maximums apply is some of the business districts.

Status
Adopted
Scope
City center / business district
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
By right
Reporter
Bobby Siemiaszko
Citation
Source
New Haven Zoning Code
Notes
ARTICLE V. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS Section 45. - Regulations for parking, loading, automotive and drive-in establishments. (a)Parking and loading. (1) a.Quantity of parking spaces 1.Exceptions. 7.
URL
library.municode.com
  • Screenshot of New Haven Zoning Code
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