Parking in Jersey City Heights

[Julie Verardi]

Has anyone gone through the process of adding a parking space to the front of their house? I would imagine you would need an architect and the city for approval. Curious the process if anyone has done it or if anyone knows of any lots people could rent out in Jersey City Heights area. 

[Steve Schulman]

Hi @Julie Verardi  - You will need to get a survey on the property to confirm the property's boundary lines then hire an architect to assess and provide then provide drawings. Depending on the property type, space available, zoning regz, etc., you might have to submit a variance to proceed... You also might have to plant a tree. A local architect or even engineer can give you all the details prior to paying for any drawings or survey for that matter.

I own a 2Fam in Bayonne and am in the middle of adding a carport myself. After I got the survey, my architect took measurements and confirmed, since I wasn't doing anything new (most 2Fams on my block has the parking space) and my space was wide enough for carport, I would not need to submit a variance. So I paid him for drawings and now can submit them to the municipal, pull permits and begin excavating laying concrete. Hope that helps!