Tulare County, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

In unincorporated Tulare County, constructing or modifying a driveway approach that connects to a County-maintained road is regulated as an encroachment into the public right-of-way. According to the County's Resource Management Agency, 'Any work to be performed within Tulare County maintained road right-of-way requires the issuance of an encroachment permit.' There are three application types: a Blue form for Utility/Public Agency work; a Yellow form for all concrete work including curb and gutter, concrete drives, and sidewalk; and a White form for all other work including paved driveways, sewer, water, electric service, and similar. All encroachment permits require a certificate of liability insurance naming Tulare County and its employees as additionally insured, with a $500,000 minimum of auto or general liability. Bonds are required for all encroachment permits except Utility/Public Agency permits, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on job size as determined by the County Permit Agent. For on-street conduct, blocking a private driveway is prohibited under the California Vehicle Code (a vehicle blocking a driveway may be removed under CVC 22651). Setbacks and driveway placement on private lots are also subject to the County Zoning Ordinance and road setback rules administered by the RMA.