Franklin, TN Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

In Franklin, Tennessee, residential driveways must run primarily in front of the garage or to the side of the house and cannot encroach into the front yard area in front of the rest of the house. A circular driveway needs a lot over 30,000 square feet. Driveways must be at least 10 feet wide (no wider than the garage) and set back at least 5 feet from side lot lines unless shared. Parking pads must sit between the driveway and the side or rear line, at least 5 feet off any lot line, and cannot exceed 40 percent of the front yard without triggering full compliance. Gravel surfaces are allowed only in the AG district or on single-family residential lots; otherwise Williamson County's building code requires asphalt, concrete, brick, stone, or pavers.