Shreveport requires vehicles to park on improved surfaces. Parking on front lawns is prohibited. Driveways must meet city standards for width and materials.
Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, or gravel driveways. Parking on front lawns or unpaved areas is a code violation. Inoperable vehicles may not be stored in driveways visible from the street. Driveway curb cuts require approval from the Department of Public Works.
Lawn parking and inoperable vehicle storage result in code enforcement notices with compliance deadlines.
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Shreveport follows Louisiana state law for boundary fences. Under Louisiana Civil Code, both neighbors share the cost of a common fence on the property line.
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