Haltom City Parking Rules: Driveway Rules Rules (2026)

Haltom City regulates driveways under its subdivision and development standards and the Public Works driveway approach policy. New driveway approaches, modifications to existing approaches, and replacement of a curb cut require a driveway permit from Public Works before work begins. Residential driveway approaches must be constructed of concrete or hot-mix asphalt (gravel is generally not permitted in the public right-of-way), with minimum thickness of 6 inches for concrete and 3 inches asphalt over compacted base. Driveway width at the property line for single-family homes typically ranges from 10 feet minimum to a maximum of about 24 feet or 50 percent of the lot frontage, whichever is less, to preserve on-street parking and green space. Side setbacks require the driveway to be at least 3 feet from the side property line. Radii at the street for residential approaches are typically 5 to 10 feet. Commercial driveway approaches have larger requirements: 24 to 35 feet wide, deeper aprons, and traffic engineering review. Only one approach per residential lot is generally allowed unless the lot has corner or double frontage, in which case a second may be approved. The driveway must slope away from the street and connect to positive drainage to prevent ponding. Parking on a grassed or unimproved surface in the front yard is prohibited; vehicles must park on the approved hard-surface driveway. Circular drives require special review. Sidewalks through driveways must meet ADA cross-slope and width requirements. All driveway construction in the right-of-way requires inspection by Public Works before concrete is poured. Permit fees vary and the contractor or homeowner is responsible for restoring curb and parkway to match existing conditions.