Newton requires curb cut permits from DPW for new driveways, with maximum widths of 20 feet for single-family homes. Impervious surface coverage is limited by zoning district.
Newton driveways are regulated under zoning Chapter 30 and DPW curb cut standards. A curb cut permit from the Department of Public Works is required to create any new driveway or alter an existing one, with review fees of approximately $200 plus construction bond. Single-family residential driveways are limited to 20 feet wide at the street line, with two-family homes allowed up to 24 feet. Driveways must be set back at least 3 feet from side lot lines and cannot exceed 35% impervious coverage in most single-residence districts. Materials must be paved with asphalt, concrete, pavers, or permeable surfaces; gravel is not permitted in most districts. Shared driveways require recorded easements.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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