Rancho Cucamonga requires driveways to be paved with concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers. Vehicles must park on the improved surface and cannot block sidewalks or extend into the public right-of-way.
Under Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Title 17 Development Code, residential driveways must be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or approved decorative pavers, and parking is restricted to this improved surface. Parking on lawns, dirt, gravel, or unpaved areas visible from the public right-of-way is prohibited and subject to code enforcement citations. Vehicles must not overhang the public sidewalk, even partially, because blocking pedestrian access violates California Vehicle Code Section 22500(f) and creates ADA accessibility issues. Driveway approaches (the curb cut connecting the driveway to the street) must meet City Standard Drawing specifications, with widths typically limited to 20 feet for single-family lots. Adding a second driveway or widening an existing approach requires an encroachment permit from the Engineering Services Department. The total paved area in the front yard is limited to a percentage of the lot to maintain neighborhood character and support stormwater infiltration per MS4 permit requirements.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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