Auburn driveways must remain paved, accessible, and used for vehicle parking per ACC Title 18 zoning code, which limits front-yard paving and requires approved curb cuts for new driveways.
Driveways in Auburn are regulated under the Auburn Zoning Code ACC Title 18, which addresses parking surfaces, front-yard paving, curb-cut approvals, and sight-triangle obstructions. Residential driveways must be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, pavers, or equivalent materials and must connect to an approved curb cut issued by Public Works. New curb cuts require a right-of-way construction permit and must meet minimum separation from intersections and neighboring driveways. Front-yard paving is limited so that the majority of the front yard remains landscaped; this typically caps driveway and hard-surface coverage in the front setback at a defined percentage to preserve neighborhood character and stormwater infiltration. Vehicles parked on the driveway must be operable, licensed, and belong to the occupants or their guests. Parking on unpaved front lawns and planting strips is prohibited and is a common code enforcement complaint. Vehicles must not overhang sidewalks or encroach into the public right-of-way when parked in a driveway. Tandem parking is allowed, but the driveway must still accommodate vehicles entirely off the public sidewalk. Report driveway violations or ask about curb cut permits at (253) 931-3010 Public Works.
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