Vehicles in Orange must be parked on improved surfaces (paved driveways or garage floors) in residential areas. Parking on front lawns, dirt, or unpaved surfaces is prohibited under OMC property maintenance and zoning provisions.
Under OMC Title 17 zoning standards and property maintenance provisions, vehicles in residential areas must be parked on improved surfaces such as paved driveways, garage floors, or other approved hardscape. Parking on front lawns, dirt, bare ground, or unpaved areas is prohibited as it degrades residential character and may create stormwater runoff issues. Driveways must maintain minimum width and clearance requirements per the zoning district. Vehicles parked in driveways may not block sidewalks — the full width of the sidewalk must remain clear for pedestrian access at all times. Converting front yard landscaping to additional parking requires a driveway approach permit from Public Works.
Parking on unpaved surfaces or blocking sidewalks may result in code enforcement notices, citations, and fines.
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