Little Chute, WI Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- director of public works
- Right-of-way surface
- concrete required
- Min. width
- 10 feet at property line
- Max. width
- garage width or 40 feet
- Frontage cap
- 50% of street frontage
Summary
Little Chute requires a public works permit to build or alter a driveway, and the portion within the village right-of-way must be concrete, not gravel or dirt.
(b)Permit required to construct, reconstruct, alter or enlarge. No person, firm or corporation shall construct, reconstruct, alter or enlarge any private driveway within the limits of the dedicated portion of any public street under the control and jurisdiction of the village without first obtaining a permit therefore... (d)(5)The driveway area between the curb and gutter and the right-of-way line shall be constructed of concrete installed to village specifications unless determined to be impractical by the department of public works.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Village of Little Chute Code § 40-123 requires a permit from the director of public works before constructing, reconstructing, altering, or enlarging any private driveway within the dedicated portion of a public street. The driveway area between the curb and gutter and the right-of-way line must be built of concrete to village specifications, unless the director determines concrete is impractical. Section 40-124 adds design rules: residential driveway openings must run at least ten feet wide at the property line, capped at the garage width or 40 feet, and may not exceed 50 percent of the street frontage.
Violations & Fines
Building, reconstructing, or widening a driveway in the right-of-way without a permit, or paving it with a non-concrete surface without director approval, is a code violation; an applicant denied a permit may appeal to the village board within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a permit to widen my existing driveway?
Sources & Official References
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