Palm Bay Code Section 74.25(C)(1) requires front yard vehicle parking to be on the paved driveway or immediately adjacent. A maximum of two operable vehicles may park beside the driveway opposite the front door. Rear yard parking requires a 6-foot opaque fence.
Palm Bay's driveway regulations require that all parked vehicles maintain clear sight lines and access to public roadways. Vehicles must not block sidewalks, fire hydrants (within 15 feet), or mailboxes. In residential zones, parking on unpaved front yard areas may be prohibited or restricted — vehicles should be on paved or approved gravel surfaces. The number of vehicles is generally limited to what the driveway can accommodate without overflow onto landscaped areas. Driveway width and construction standards are set by the public works department.
Blocking sidewalks or fire hydrants carries immediate fines of $50–$150. Parking on unpaved surfaces in violation of zoning may result in code enforcement notices with 30-day compliance windows.
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