This bill mandates the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt new regulations for calculating available parking spaces in New Jersey. Specifically, it reduces the required length of on-street parking spaces from the current standard of 23 feet to 20 feet for spaces developed after the bill's effective date. Additionally, the bill stipulates that when determining the required number of parking spaces for a development, any fractional space should be rounded down to the nearest whole number.
The intent behind these changes is to lower construction costs for developments, enhance functional land use for housing and public spaces, promote public transit usage, and improve walkability in surrounding areas. By adjusting the size and calculation of parking spaces, the bill aims to create a more efficient and accessible urban environment.