Dearborn requires driveways and curb cuts to be permitted and paved with concrete or asphalt. Front yard parking is limited to an approved driveway surface.
Driveways in Dearborn must be constructed on an approved curb-cut apron, which requires a right-of-way permit from the Department of Public Works. The Zoning Ordinance generally limits residential driveways to 20 to 24 feet wide at the street line in single-family zones, with wider drives allowed only for circular drives or lots wider than 75 feet. Driveway surfaces must be concrete, asphalt, brick paver, or approved permeable paver; gravel or dirt driveways are typically not permitted in new construction. Parking in the front yard is only allowed on the approved driveway surface, and vehicles cannot be parked on lawns or landscaped areas. Expanding a driveway, adding a second curb cut, or paving over a front yard requires a permit and site plan review from the Building Department at (313) 943-2150.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Dearborn, MI
Aircraft noise in Dearborn is regulated by the FAA, not the city. DTW flight paths and Ford test aircraft may create preempted noise that residents can repor...
Dearborn, MI
Dearborn prohibits dogs from barking, howling, or making noise that disturbs neighbors for extended periods, with animal control enforcement and fines for re...
Dearborn, MI
Dearborn follows Michigan's common-law partition-fence principles. Good side faces out, shared fences require mutual agreement, and disputes can go to distri...
Dearborn, MI
Dearborn requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property, with off-leash use allowed only at designated dog parks ...
Dearborn, MI
Dearborn follows Michigan PA 256 of 2011 as amended by PA 65 of 2018 allowing consumer fireworks only on 12 designated holidays, with local restrictions limi...
Dearborn, MI
Dearborn has no state-designated wildland fire hazard zones because it is a fully developed urban community in Wayne County with minimal natural fuels or wil...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Wayne County.
See how other cities in Wayne County handle driveway rules.
See how Dearborn's driveway rules rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.