Norfolk requires vehicles to be parked on an approved paved surface, not the front lawn, and never blocking a public sidewalk or right-of-way. New driveways and curb cuts need city permits.
In Norfolk residence districts, vehicles must be parked on a driveway or other approved improved surface, not on the front lawn or an unpaved yard. A parked vehicle may not block a public sidewalk or extend into the right-of-way. New driveways, widenings, and curb cuts require a permit, and Norfolk Public Works controls access to city-maintained streets. Front-yard storage of boats, RVs, and trailers is separately prohibited under City Code 25-293.2. Corner-lot sight-distance rules also limit where vehicles can sit near intersections.
Blocking a sidewalk or parking on an unapproved surface brings a ticket or code citation. An unpermitted curb cut triggers a correction order and possible restoration of the curb at the owner's cost.
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