Palm Beach County requires driveway permits from PBC Engineering for connections to county roads. Residential driveways must be paved with concrete, asphalt, pavers, or approved pervious material per ULDC §6.D.
PBC Engineering Department issues driveway connection permits for county-maintained roads. Maximum width: 24 feet for single-family, 32 feet for circular drives. Driveways must be set back 5 feet from side property lines. Approved surfaces: concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, or pervious concrete. Gravel and dirt driveways prohibited in residential zones platted after 1995. FDOT permits required for state road connections.
Unpermitted driveway connection: $250 fine plus removal at owner expense. Non-conforming surface: 30-day correction notice then $100 daily fine.
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