Below are standards for driveways and parking spaces per Section 18-73 and the Driveway Policy.

Residential Properties:

• Driveways must be paved with asphalt, concrete, or other materials as approved by the City Engineer. Coal-tar based sealer is prohibited
• Parking areas located in the front yard or parking areas draining to the street shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.
• The total square footage of driveways and parking areas shall not exceed 35% of the front yard area.
• Driveways cannot exceed 24 feet in width at the curb and property lines
• Driveways shall be 40 feet in length or to the garage, whichever is less
• Cannot have more than one driveway, except properties that have more than 180 lineal feet of street frontage may be permitted 2 driveways
• Driveways must be located at least 5 feet from the side lot line and have a minimum of 3 feet landscaped separation between adjacent driveways
• Non-paved driveways shall be paved prior to the sale of a property, except for properties whose main access is on a non-paved roadway

Commercial, Office or Industrial Uses:

• Must be paved with asphalt, concrete, or other materials as approved by the City Engineer. Coal-tar based sealer is prohibited
• Driveways cannot exceed 32 feet in width at the curb and property lines
• Driveways shall be 40 feet in length or to the garage, whichever is less
• Driveways must be located at least 5 feet from the side lot line and have a minimum of 3 feet landscaped separation between adjacent driveways
• Non-paved driveways shall be paved prior to the sale of a property, except for properties whose main access is on a non-paved roadway

Permit Required
Property owners are required to obtain a Paving Permit for any paving or parking lot repair projects. Overlaying existing hard surfaces does not require a permit.