Driveway approaches and curb cuts in Shawnee require a permit and must meet city engineering standards; vehicles must generally be parked on an approved hard surface, not on the lawn.
Shawnee cares about two things when it comes to driveways: how they connect to the street and what you park on. The connection — the driveway approach and curb cut — requires a permit and has to meet city engineering standards for width, grade and placement. On the property, the rule is hard surface: vehicles generally must sit on an approved surface such as concrete or asphalt, and lawn parking is a code violation neighbors readily report. Adding or widening an approach? Get the permit from public works first; unpermitted curb cuts can be ordered redone.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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