off-street

adjective

: not on a public road
Off-street parking is available for residents.

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Homeowners should also be cautious about allowing heavy vehicles, such as mulch delivery trucks or off-street parking, onto lawns when soils are wet. Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026 Spoutz pointed to Spokane, which eliminated off-street parking minimums, in hopes that Boise would take inspiration. Mark Dee march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026 There are nearly 30,000 off-street parking spaces within 15 minutes of the arena. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026 Because the project sits within a quarter-mile of the downtown San Mateo Caltrain Station, the developer was able to bypass minimum parking requirements under state law, though the building will still include 73 off-street stalls and 140 bicycle parking spaces. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-street

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“Off-street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-street. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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