Folsom requires an encroachment permit for new or modified driveway approaches. Driveway width, sight distance, and curb cuts are regulated under Public Works standards. Parking must occur on an improved (paved) surface in most residential zones.
New driveways or modifications to existing curb cuts in Folsom require an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works Department, which reviews for sight-distance, drainage, and compliance with the Folsom Standard Construction Specifications. Residential driveway approaches are typically limited to specific widths at the property line and must be constructed of concrete. Parking any vehicle on a dirt, gravel, or landscaped portion of the front yard is prohibited under FMC Title 17 — vehicles must park on an improved surface. Vehicles parked in a driveway may not overhang the sidewalk (CVC §22500(f)). Driveway aprons must maintain ADA-compliant cross slopes where sidewalks cross.
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