Orland Park regulates residential driveway width, materials, and apron construction through the Building Division. Driveways must use approved hard-surface materials, meet width limits based on garage size, and require a permit for installation, expansion, or apron work.
Orland Park's Land Development Code requires all residential driveways to be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, or similar approved hard materials. Gravel and dirt driveways are not permitted in residential districts. Single-family driveways are generally limited to a maximum width matching the garage opening plus reasonable flare, with absolute width caps depending on lot size (commonly 24 feet at the garage). A driveway and apron permit is required for new construction, expansion, or any work in the public right-of-way, with apron specs set by Public Works. Side setbacks of 2-3 feet from property lines are typical. Parking is only allowed on approved paved surfaces, never on lawns or unpaved areas. Contact Orland Park Building Division at (708) 403-6200.
Parking on grass or unpaved areas may result in citations of $50 to $200. Building or expanding a driveway without a permit can trigger stop-work orders, double permit fees, and orders to remove non-compliant work.
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