Chicago Municipal Code Chapter 9-64 prohibits blocking driveways and regulates driveway apron parking. Vehicles may park on a privately owned driveway apron if at least 10 feet of roadway remains clear on one-way streets and the sidewalk is not blocked.
Chapter 9-64 of the Chicago Municipal Code governs parking regulations including driveway rules. Section 9-64-100 prohibits parking at any place where a vehicle blocks vehicular access to or use of a driveway, alley, or fire lane. Section 9-64-110 prohibits standing or parking vehicles 6 feet or greater in height within 20 feet of any crosswalk, alley, commercial driveway, or fire lane. Parking on a privately owned driveway apron is permitted provided it leaves at least 10 feet of roadway width available for free movement of traffic on a one-way street and does not block the sidewalk. Section 9-64-020 requires vehicles to be parked parallel to the curb and facing the direction of traffic, except motorcycles and designated diagonal parking areas.
Blocking a driveway results in a parking ticket. Vehicles may be towed if blocking access. Fines vary by violation type but typically range from $50 to $200 for standard parking violations.
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