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Fresno County, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

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Key Facts

Permit: Encroachment Permit required
Authority: Fresno County Public Works
Code: S&H §1450
Culvert: Required where ditches exist

City-specific rules exist: Reedley, Fresno, Selma, Sanger, and Clovis have their own driveway rules rules that differ from Fresno County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Driveway encroachments onto county roads require an Encroachment Permit from Fresno County Public Works. Driveways must provide adequate sight distance and culvert drainage where ditches exist.

Full Breakdown

Fresno County Ordinance Code requires an Encroachment Permit (under Streets and Highways Code §1450) for any new or modified driveway approach onto a county-maintained road. Public Works specifies culvert size, paving requirements, sight distance, and setbacks from intersections. Residential driveway widths generally range 12-24 ft; commercial/agricultural wider. Flag lots and rural parcels may require shared driveway agreements. Parking on an unpermitted driveway encroachment can result in removal at owner cost.

Violations & Fines

Unpermitted encroachment: stop-work, removal order, fines $100-$500+. Damage to county drainage: repair cost billed to property owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to pave my existing driveway?

Paving within your parcel doesn't require a permit, but any work in the county right-of-way (approach, culvert) requires an Encroachment Permit from Public Works.

What if my driveway is shared?

Record a shared-use easement; county may require joint maintenance agreement before issuing the encroachment permit.

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Fresno County, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

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