Durham UDO Section 10.2 prohibits parking on grass, landscaped areas, and bare earth. All residential parking must be on improved surfaces, and driveways cannot exceed 30 feet in width to the front and side of buildings.
The Durham Unified Development Ordinance Section 10.2 establishes clear requirements for residential driveways and parking areas. All vehicular use areas must consist of improved surfaces, with grass, landscaped areas, and bare earth explicitly prohibited for any driveway or parking purpose. Residential driveways to the front and side of buildings cannot exceed 30 feet in width unless otherwise specified in the UDO. No additional curb cuts or vehicle access points are permitted beyond the approved driveway. Parked vehicles must not obstruct sidewalks or walkways at any time. Durham Code Chapter 66, Section 66-186 also declares parking so as to block a driveway a public nuisance. The UDO further specifies that the maximum width of a vehicular use area is 12 feet, though it can expand up to 24 feet to accommodate garage access or parking. Property owners seeking to install or modify driveways must comply with Chapter 62 driveway permit requirements. Contact Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200 for questions about driveway specifications.
Parking on unpaved surfaces or blocking driveways may result in code enforcement action through the Neighborhood Improvement Services division. Vehicles blocking driveways may be cited or towed. Civil penalties apply under Durham Code Section 1-9.
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