Annapolis requires driveways to connect to the street through approved curb cuts. Historic District driveway alterations require Historic Preservation Commission review. Blocking sidewalks or obstructing sight lines is prohibited.
Driveway construction and modification in Annapolis requires a building permit. New curb cuts require city engineering approval. In the Historic District, any changes to driveway locations, materials, or configurations require Historic Preservation Commission review to ensure compatibility with the historic streetscape. Brick and cobblestone driveway materials are encouraged in the Historic District. Driveways may not obstruct pedestrian sight triangles or block sidewalks. Impervious surface limits may apply near tidal waters under Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulations.
Unpermitted driveway work: stop-work order and permit required. Historic District violation without HPC approval: $250 plus remediation order.
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