Cincinnati regulates driveway construction and use through CMC Title VII (Streets) and the zoning code. Driveways must meet width and grade standards. Vehicles parked in front yards must be on a paved driveway surface.
CMC Chapter 723 governs encroachments in the public right-of-way, including driveway aprons connecting private property to the street. Driveway cuts require a permit from the Department of Transportation and Engineering (DOTE). Residential driveways typically must be at least 10 feet wide and meet grade standards to prevent stormwater runoff onto neighboring properties. The zoning code (CMC Title XIV) prohibits parking vehicles on unpaved front-yard surfaces in residential districts. DOTE reviews driveway permit applications for sight-distance clearance and proximity to intersections. Curb cuts that are no longer used must be restored to full curb height at the property owner expense.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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