Wichita, KS Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Zoning Code requires that vehicles parked at single-family and duplex properties be located on a hard, dust-free surface in driveways, garages, or designated parking pads. Parking on grass, dirt, or gravel in the front or street-side yard is generally prohibited, although gravel may be permitted in rear yards behind the front building line if properly contained. Driveway approaches across the public sidewalk and curb require a Public Works permit and must meet city standards for width, slope, and sight distance. Most residential driveways may be no wider than the garage they serve plus modest flares, with maximum widths typically capped around 24 to 30 feet at the property line for two-car garages. Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers may be stored in side or rear yards on an improved surface but generally cannot be parked in the front-yard setback for more than 72 hours. Corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions to protect intersection visibility, particularly important during severe-weather conditions when streets fill rapidly with storm runoff.