Salt Lake City requires paved driveways under §21A.44.050. Curb cuts require a Public Way permit; maximum width 24 ft for single-family; surface must be concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers.
SLC Zoning Code §21A.44.050 governs driveway design. Single-family driveways may be up to 24 feet wide at the lot line; wider driveways require Planning Commission approval. Surfaces must be durable, dustless materials — concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, or permeable pavers approved by SLC. Gravel driveways are prohibited except on lots larger than 1 acre in R-1/12,000 and RR-1 zones. Curb cuts and aprons require a Public Way permit from SLC Engineering (fee approx $150 + $60 inspection) and must meet ADA crossing slope requirements. Vehicles must be parked on approved surfaces — parking on lawn, dirt, or gravel in front/side yards is a §21A.44 violation. Maximum front-yard paving: 50% of required front setback area.
Unpaved driveway or parking on lawn: $75 first offense, $150 second, up to $500 continuing. Unpermitted curb cut: removal at owner expense + $200 fine.
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