Oakland County has no countywide driveway ordinance. Each Oakland municipality sets driveway-paving and front-yard parking rules in its zoning code. The common Oakland pattern: residential driveways must be paved (concrete or asphalt), vehicles may not be parked on lawns or unimproved surfaces, and driveway curb cuts on county-controlled roads require an RCOC permit (Road Commission for Oakland County, 877-858-4804).
Driveway rules in Oakland County come from each city/township zoning code, not the County. Royal Oak (City Code Ch. 770 Zoning) requires residential vehicles to be parked on a paved (concrete, asphalt, or paver) surface within the side or rear setback. Front-yard parking on grass is a civil infraction in nearly every Oakland city. New driveway approaches on County-maintained primary roads require a permit from the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) under MCL 247.323. Driveways on local township roads require a township permit. Driveway slope and sight-distance standards are set by RCOC for safety. Driveways must not block fire hydrants (15 ft) or public sidewalks. Blocking a public or private driveway with a parked vehicle is prohibited under MCL 257.674 (Michigan Vehicle Code), enforced by local police.
Front-yard or unpaved-surface parking is a municipal civil infraction, typically $50-$250 in Royal Oak, Troy, and Farmington Hills. Blocking a driveway under MCL 257.674 is a civil infraction with a $100 fine plus tow fees. Constructing a driveway approach without an RCOC or township permit is a separate infraction with stop-work order and restoration costs.
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