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A 1522

Reduces parking spaces required in Statewide site improvement standards at residential developments relative to development's proximity to public transportation.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese and 3 co-sponsors

Nearby transit reduces required residential parking: 20–50% fewer spaces based on proximity to transit, rail, bus routes, or ferry service.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · A 1522

Bill Summary: A-1522 (Session 222, New Jersey)

Title

Reduces parking spaces required in Statewide site improvement standards at residential developments relative to development's proximity to public transportation.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to reduce the minimum required on-site and off-street parking spaces in the Statewide site improvement standards for residential developments, based on proximity to public transportation.
  • The aim is to encourage transit-oriented development by loosening parking requirements near transit nodes and corridors.

Key Provisions

1) Parking Reductions Schedule

The Commissioner must adopt regulations that implement the following reductions in required parking spaces for residential developments:

  • 20% reduction in parking spaces for projects located between 1 mile and 1/2 mile of:

    • Public transportation service (e.g., transit stations/terminals operated by New Jersey Transit)
    • Five or more motorbus regular routes (per NJ law)
    • A roadway within a municipality that has at least 15 roadside bus stops for motorbus routes

  • 30% reduction in parking spaces for projects located between 1/2 mile and 1/4 mile of:

    • Public transportation service
    • Five or more motorbus regular routes
    • A roadway within a municipality with at least 15 roadside bus stops

  • 50% reduction in parking spaces for projects located within 1/4 mile of:

    • Public transportation service
    • Five or more motorbus regular routes
    • A roadway within a municipality with at least 15 roadside bus stops

2) Definitions

The bill provides specific definitions to align terms used with existing transit law:
- “Ferry passenger service”
- “Motorbus regular route service”
- “Public transportation service” (includes NJ Transit rail, motorbus routes, and ferry terminals)
- “Rail passenger service”
These definitions rely on existing language from related statutes (P.L.1979, c.150; C.27:25-3 et seq.).

3) Effective Date

  • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Affected Parties and Impact

Who is Affected

  • Residential developers and property owners subject to the Statewide site improvement standards for parking.
  • Local planning and zoning authorities that reference statewide parking requirements.

Potential Impacts

  • Reduced Parking Requirements: Projects near transit will need fewer parking spaces, which can lower development costs, increase land for housing units or amenities, and potentially improve density and walkability.
  • Transit-Oriented Development Incentive: The reductions are tiered by proximity to transit, creating a clear incentive for locating residential projects closer to transit hubs.
  • Neighborhood Implications: Fewer parking spaces could increase demand for alternative transportation (walking, cycling, ridesharing, and transit) and may influence street parking availability and curb space management.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Regulatory Action: The Commissioner of Community Affairs is required to adopt implementing regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The bill does not specify a fixed deadline for completing regulations beyond stating the requirement.
  • Legislative History: Introduced 2026-01-13 and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
  • Sponsors: Primary and co-sponsors include Assembly members with Shama Haider, Clinton Calabrese, Lou Greenwald, and Robert Karabinchak listed.

Notes for Readers

  • The reductions apply to “Statewide site improvement standards” for on- and off-street parking at residential developments, not to other land-use parking standards that might exist at the municipal level.
  • The exact regulatory language, definitions, and any exceptions will be established by the Commissioner through regulations promulgated under the APA.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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