Lexington, KY Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

LFUCG regulates driveways through both the zoning ordinance and engineering standards. Residential driveways typically must be at least 10 feet wide for single-family use and must be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, approved pavers, or another all-weather material. Gravel and crushed stone are commonly allowed in rural or agriculturally zoned areas of eastern Fayette but not permitted for new driveways inside the urban service area. Curb cuts — the point where a driveway intersects the public curb — require a permit from the LFUCG Division of Engineering to ensure the driveway does not compromise drainage, sight distance, or sidewalk integrity. Driveway location is regulated by setback from side property lines, with minimums typically 2 to 5 feet depending on zoning district. Vehicles parked in a residential driveway cannot overhang onto the public sidewalk, which remains a pedestrian right-of-way — blocking a sidewalk with a parked car is a violation subject to ticketing. Expansion of a driveway that increases impervious surface may trigger lot coverage or stormwater review, especially in the urban service area where Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit limits apply. HOAs may further restrict vehicle counts or surface materials. Repairs to damaged driveway aprons in the right-of-way must be coordinated with the Division of Streets and Roads.