Laredo requires driveway permits for new curb cuts and aprons. Driveways must be paved with concrete or asphalt in residential zones. Maximum 30 feet width for single-family driveway approach at the street.
Laredo Engineering Department issues driveway permits under Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances. New driveway curb cuts require a permit with fees around 75-150 dollars and engineering review. Residential driveways must be paved with concrete (minimum 4 inches thick) or asphalt. Gravel or dirt driveways are not permitted in platted subdivisions. Driveway approaches at the street cannot exceed 30 feet wide for single-family lots or 40 feet for corner lots with two approaches. Driveways must be set back at least 5 feet from side property lines and 25 feet from street intersection corners for sight triangle clearance. Parking in the front yard outside an approved driveway is prohibited — a common violation in Laredo neighborhoods.
Unpermitted curb cut: stop work and removal at owner expense. Front yard parking on grass: 100-500 dollars. Unpaved driveway: 60-day cure period.
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