Development Code Chapter 83.11 regulates driveways in unincorporated San Bernardino County. Residential driveways must be paved with approved dust-free surfaces, and encroachment permits are required for curb cuts.
Development Code Chapter 83.11 (Parking and Loading Standards) establishes driveway and access requirements for unincorporated San Bernardino County. Residential driveways must generally be paved with concrete, asphalt, pavers, or similar approved dust-free surfaces, with minimum widths typically of 10 feet for single-family homes. Parking vehicles on dirt, landscaping, or unimproved front yard areas is prohibited in residential zones. Driveway aprons within the public right-of-way require an encroachment permit from County Public Works. In the High Desert and mountain communities, graded gravel may be acceptable in certain rural zones, but Valley communities typically require hard surfaces. The Assessor-Public Works Group issues encroachment permits at (909) 387-8044. Commercial driveways must meet separate sight-distance, width, and turning-radius standards.
Parking on unpaved front yard: administrative citation. Driveway without encroachment permit: stop-work order plus fines. Maximum penalty under county code: 90 days jail and/or $1,000 fine.
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