Little Rock requires driveways to meet city engineering standards for width, grade, and materials. Driveway approaches connecting to public streets need a permit. Vehicles must not extend over sidewalks when parked in driveways.
Driveway construction or modification in Little Rock requires a right-of-way permit from the Public Works Department for the curb cut and approach. Driveways must meet engineering standards for width (typically 10–24 feet for residential), grade, drainage, and surfacing materials. Parking in driveways is permitted but vehicles may not block sidewalks or extend into the public right-of-way. Gravel or unpaved driveways may be restricted in certain zones.
Unpermitted driveway modifications can result in code enforcement action and requirements to restore the right-of-way at the owner's expense.
Little Rock, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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