off-street

adjective

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

Examples of off-street in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Exports point out that a lack of public charging infrastructure disproportionately affects lower-income potential EV buyers, who are more likely to live in apartments without off-street parking and depend on public charging facilities that largely don’t exist yet. Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024 In addition to garaging for four cars, the property features off-street parking for up to 15 more vehicles. James McClain, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024 There are 5,000 off-street public parking spaces along the street. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024 For residents without off-street parking, public or workplace chargers are crucial. Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024 Planners recommended an option eliminating any requirement for off-street parking in areas near public transit and lowering that requirement in other areas to one off-street parking spot for one- and two-unit buildings and two spots for three- and four-unit buildings. Teo Armus, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2023 While parking in the urban core is a pressing issue for Enquirer readers, only 81% of off-street commuter parking (lots and garages) was used from spring 2022 to spring 2023, per a Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) parking report. The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024 Designated Milwaukee Public Schools lots will be available for off-street parking. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024 Other amenities that come with the home include a spacious outdoor deck, private garden, solar panels and off-street parking. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024

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“Off-street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-street. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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