League City regulates driveway construction and access through Chapter 125, Article IV (Site Development Standards) and Chapter 98. All driveways must provide safe ingress and egress and comply with clear vision triangle requirements at intersections.
Section 125-4.4.1 requires clear vision triangles at intersections, including triangles formed from the centerline of driveways. Within the 25-foot triangle formed by right-of-way lines, fences and obstructions must be 30 inches or less in height. Chapter 22 (Building Regulations) requires all new single-family construction to include area drains tied into the stormwater system, which affects driveway design. Driveway approaches must be built to city engineering standards. All vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces (paved driveways or parking areas), not on grass or unpaved areas in residential districts.
Driveway construction without proper permits: stop-work order. Parking on unimproved surfaces: fine up to $500. Clear vision triangle violations: code enforcement action.
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