Keller requires residential driveways to be paved with concrete or approved hard-surface material. New curb cuts or driveway approaches in the public right-of-way require a permit from Public Works.
Driveway construction in Keller is governed by the Zoning Ordinance, the Subdivision Ordinance, and the Engineering Design Standards administered by Public Works. Residential driveways serving single-family homes must be constructed of concrete or other city-approved hard-surface material and must connect to the public street through an approved curb cut. Gravel, dirt, and grass are not permitted as parking surfaces in the front yard under property maintenance rules. Typical residential driveway widths at the property line range from about 12 feet to 24 feet for a single-family lot, with wider widths allowed for corner lots or three-car garage configurations. Circular driveways require a minimum lot frontage generally around 100 feet and must meet separation standards between curb cuts. Any new driveway approach or modification to the curb, gutter, or sidewalk in the public right-of-way requires a permit from Keller Public Works, with plans reviewed for sight distance, ADA compliance where sidewalks are crossed, and drainage conveyance. Driveway material must meet minimum 4-inch concrete thickness with reinforcement per city standard details. Impervious coverage limits in the Zoning Ordinance cap the total paved area on residential lots, so large driveway extensions may require a variance. HOA covenants often add stricter rules on driveway color, pattern, and material.
Citations up to $500 per day for unpermitted work in the public right-of-way. Substandard driveways may be required to be reconstructed at owner expense.
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