Driveway aprons, widths, and curb cuts in Elk Grove are regulated by Municipal Code Title 12 and Title 23. Vehicles must park on a paved surface, cannot overhang the sidewalk, and new curb cuts require an encroachment permit from Public Works.
Elk Grove requires all vehicle parking on private residential property to occur on a paved, all-weather surface (concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers); parking on landscaping, bare dirt, or lawns is prohibited under Title 23 and can trigger code enforcement. Driveway widths, locations, and curb cuts are regulated under Title 12 standards and the Improvement Standards, which cap residential driveways at certain widths based on lot frontage. New or widened curb cuts require an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department, and the work must meet ADA requirements and stormwater-drainage specifications. Vehicles parked in driveways may not overhang or block the public sidewalk under CVC §22500(f), which prohibits any part of the vehicle from obstructing pedestrian travel.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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