Winston-Salem driveways require permits for new curb cuts and must meet UDO standards for width and paving material. Residential driveways limited to 24 feet wide at property line. Gravel driveways permitted in rural-zoned areas only.
Winston-Salem City Code and UDO regulate driveway construction and curb cuts. New driveways or widening of existing driveways require a driveway permit from the Department of Transportation or Planning Department, with inspection of the curb cut to ensure proper drainage and sight distance. Single-family residential driveways are limited to 24 feet wide at the property line, measured parallel to the street. Driveway surfaces must be paved with concrete, asphalt, brick, or pavers in most residential zoning districts; gravel driveways are permitted only in rural or agricultural zones or as legal nonconforming surfaces. Parking on unpaved areas of the front yard is generally prohibited, preventing homeowners from converting lawns into informal parking pads. Commercial driveways must meet NCDOT standards when accessing state-maintained roads.
Unpermitted driveway construction: stop-work order, civil penalty 100 to 500 dollars. Parking on lawn: 50 dollar civil citation.
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