Woodbury, MN Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- R-4 platted residential minimum
- Concrete, pavers, or bituminous
- Other residential minimum
- Class 5 gravel or better
- Commercial/industrial minimum
- Concrete, pavers, or bituminous
- Alternate surfaces
- Need zoning administrator approval
- Related width rule
- 10-30 ft driveway width (Sec. 24-237)
- Governing section
- City Code Sec. 24-240
Summary
Woodbury requires a hard driveway surface for most homes: R-4 platted residential areas need concrete, pavers, or a bituminous surface, while other single-family residential driveways must be at least class 5 gravel. Commercial and industrial parking areas must be paved with concrete, pavers, or bituminous surfacing under City Code Sec. 24-240.
Off-street parking areas in commercial and industrial districts shall be paved with concrete cement, pavers or plant mixed bituminous surface. Such areas shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulation within the area. Off-street parking areas and driveways in R-4 zoned residential platted areas shall be of concrete, pavers or a plant mixed bituminous surface, or better. Off-street parking areas and driveways, for single family residential uses, within all other residential areas shall be class 5 gravel or better. Alternate surfaces may be approved by the zoning administrator.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 48).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 24-240 of the Woodbury zoning code sets minimum driveway and parking-area surfaces by district. " Single-family residential driveways outside R-4 get a lower minimum: "Off-street parking areas and driveways, for single family residential uses, within all other residential areas shall be class 5 gravel or better," meaning a bare dirt or unimproved-turf driveway doesn't meet code even on a standard single-family lot, though paving exceeds the minimum and is always allowed. " Sec. 24-240 works alongside Sec. 24-237, which sets a minimum driveway width of ten feet and a maximum width of 30 feet at the property line with a five-foot setback, and Sec. 24-238, which keeps parking areas at least five feet from side or rear lot lines on single-family lots.
Violations & Fines
A driveway surfaced only with dirt, turf, or loose material below class 5 gravel fails Sec. 24-240 and can be cited by the zoning administrator, who may require the property owner to install a compliant gravel, bituminous, paver, or concrete surface before further use of the drive is approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a gravel driveway in Woodbury?
What driveway surface does Woodbury require in the R-4 zoning district?
Does Woodbury allow alternative driveway materials like permeable pavers?
Sources & Official References
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