Livonia driveways in single-family zones have width limits set by the zoning ordinance and must be paved with concrete, asphalt, or approved hard surface. Right-of-way permits are required for new curb cuts.
Chapter 15 (Zoning) and Chapter 12 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the Livonia City Code govern driveway design. Single-family driveways are generally limited to a maximum width in the front yard based on lot frontage, and curb cuts must be approved by the Department of Public Works through a right-of-way permit. All driveways serving garages must be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, or another approved hard material, and gravel is generally not permitted in front yards in residential districts. A driveway must provide a minimum setback from the side lot line, typically three feet, and must connect to an approved garage or parking pad. Circular drives are allowed on larger lots where spacing between curb cuts meets DPW standards. Parking on unpaved surfaces in the front yard is a code violation under the property maintenance rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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