Rowlett, TX Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Primary driveway surface
- concrete required
- Alt surfaces allowed
- screened rear/side yard only
- Paver min thickness
- 80 millimeters
- Grid-paving turf cap
- under 25% of area
Summary
Rowlett requires single-family and duplex driveways and parking spaces in the front yard or unscreened side yard to be paved with concrete, though pavers, grid-paving, asphalt, or bound decomposed granite are allowed in screened rear or side areas.
All single-family and duplex residential parking spaces, driveways, and access drives to parking spaces, where such drives and/or spaces extend into a front yard or unscreened side yard, shall be paved with concrete in accordance with city standards. Pad sites for the parking of commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles and trailers of all types must be equal to or greater in size than the size of the vehicle or trailer, plus any permanently attached towing mechanism.(b)Single-family and duplex residential parking spaces, driveways, and access drives to parking spaces must be paved with concrete unless otherwise specified herein.(1)Primary driveways to any residence shall be paved with concrete in accordance with city standards.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 29).
Full Breakdown
Section 22-262(a)-(b) requires single-family and duplex residential parking spaces, driveways, and access drives extending into a front yard or unscreened side yard to be paved with concrete to city standards, and makes concrete the default surface for primary driveways. Alternative surfaces -- concrete pavers at least 80 millimeters thick, grid-paving with under 25 percent turf openings and solid concrete edging, asphalt, or decomposed granite with binder -- are allowed only for secondary spaces located entirely in a rear yard or in a side yard fully screened by a solid fence or living screen.
Violations & Fines
Parking or storing a vehicle on any surface other than a driveway or approved improved parking surface is an offense, punishable by a fine up to $500 per offense, each day a separate violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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