In St. Joseph County, driveway width, surfacing, and where vehicles may park are set by Area Plan Commission zoning and city codes, and a new driveway connecting to a public road needs an access permit.
Because St. Joseph County zones land, driveway standards are local, not left entirely to the owner. Zoning ordinances in the county, South Bend, and Mishawaka regulate driveway width, surfacing, and how far a curb cut sits from an intersection, and many require vehicles to park on an improved surface rather than a lawn. Connecting a new driveway to a county road or city street requires a driveway or right-of-way access permit from the county Highway Department or the city. Limiting front-yard parking to the driveway is a common standard in residential districts.
Building a driveway or curb cut without the required access permit, or parking on an unimproved surface where prohibited, brings a stop-work order or a zoning citation and fines.
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