Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 702 limits driveway area to no more than 50% of the required front yard. Driveways must be entirely on private property and provide sufficient on-site maneuvering for each parking space. Vehicles may not park in a driveway if any part blocks the sidewalk and impedes continuous pedestrian use (except during temporary loading/unloading).
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance and City Code regulate driveway dimensions, materials, and access points for residential properties, requiring a minimum driveway width of 10 feet for single-family homes and a maximum curb cut width determined by the street classification. Driveways must be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers—unpaved dirt driveways are not permitted in most residential zoning districts. Vehicles must be parked on an improved (paved) surface; parking on front-yard dirt or landscaping is a code violation under Chapter 36 and is actively enforced by the Neighborhood Services Department. Driveway additions or widening require an encroachment permit from the Phoenix Street Transportation Department if work occurs within the public right-of-way. Contact Street Transportation at (602) 262-6235 for driveway permits or Neighborhood Services at (602) 262-7844 to report driveway parking violations.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Phoenix code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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