Champaign and Urbana zoning require residential vehicles to sit on an improved surface, not the front lawn. Driveway width and new curb cuts are regulated, and connecting a new drive to the street needs a permit.
Because Champaign County and its cities zone land, driveway standards are set by ordinance, not owner preference. Champaign and Urbana zoning codes regulate driveway width, surfacing, and how far a curb cut sits from an intersection, and they generally require vehicles to park on an improved surface such as concrete or asphalt rather than grass or dirt. Adding a new driveway or widening one usually requires a permit and must meet setback and impervious-surface limits. A new connection to a city street or county road needs a driveway or right-of-way access permit. Blocking a public sidewalk with a parked vehicle is prohibited.
Parking on an unimproved surface where prohibited draws a code-compliance notice and fines after the correction period. Building a driveway or curb cut without the required permit brings a stop-work order or zoning citation.
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