Englewood requires residential driveways to be at least 8 feet wide with curb cuts between 10 and 20 feet, depressed 5.5 inches at the curb.
Englewood's streets and sidewalks code regulates the design and construction of driveways crossing public sidewalks. For one- to four-family homes, driveways must be a minimum of 8 feet wide, with a curb cut at least 10 feet wide and no more than 20 feet wide. Curbs at driveway openings must be depressed 5.5 inches. Driveways must cross sidewalks at right angles in straight lines, follow the established sidewalk grade, and direct surface water to the street gutter rather than the roadway. A clear sight triangle is required to protect pedestrians.
Constructing or widening a driveway without a permit, or exceeding the 20-foot curb cut maximum, may trigger a stop work order and require removal or reconstruction. Property owners may also be cited for blocking sidewalk drainage or creating sight-line hazards. Violations are typically handled in municipal court with fines and required corrections.
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