Live Oak requires paved driveways and approach aprons for new residential construction, with permits required for new curb cuts and width limits set by zoning district.
Live Oak regulates residential and commercial driveways through its zoning and subdivision ordinances. All new single-family homes must have a paved driveway (concrete or asphalt) connecting the garage or carport to the public street, along with a paved approach apron built to city standards. New curb cuts require a driveway permit from the Public Works Department, and the city engineer reviews sight-distance, grade, and stormwater impact before issuing permits. Residential driveway widths are generally limited to the width of the garage plus a small flare; combined impervious coverage is capped by lot coverage rules. Parking on unpaved areas of the front yard, or extending a driveway into the landscaping to create informal parking pads, is a zoning violation. Commercial driveways follow TxDOT access-management standards where they connect to state highways.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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