Temecula, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Under Temecula Municipal Code Chapter 17.24 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) and Chapter 17.06 (Single-Family Residential), residential driveways must lead to a garage or designated parking area and be constructed of permanent, dust-free material such as concrete, asphalt, pavers, or stamped concrete. Gravel and dirt driveways are not permitted in most residential zones. Driveways in single-family zones typically must be at least 10 feet wide for a single-car garage and 16 to 20 feet wide for a two-car garage, with a maximum width usually capped at the garage door width plus a few feet of flare. Driveway approaches at the curb require an encroachment permit from Public Works and must comply with City Standard Drawings, including ADA-compliant slopes where sidewalks are crossed. Front-yard vehicle parking is limited to the paved driveway; parking on lawn, planters, or unimproved surfaces is a code violation. Circular driveways are allowed on lots meeting minimum frontage (typically 80 feet). New or modified driveways require a building or grading permit when curb cuts, drainage, or right-of-way work is involved.