What are the zoning regulations concerning how wide a driveway can be?
Two feet of permeable landscaping must be maintained between a residential driveway and the adjacent property lines to ensure proper drainage. In general, a residential driveway (including paved walks that run parallel to the driveway) shall have a maximum width as follows: Maximum Driveway Width For a Lot having a Width of 4.9m (16.08 ) Less than 8.23m (27 ) 5.2m (17.06 ) Equal to and greater than 8.23m (27 ) but less than 9.14m (30 ) 6.71m (22 ) Equal to and greater than 9.14m (30 ) but less than 15.24m (50 ) 7.32m (24 ) Equal to and greater than 15.24m (50 ) but less than 18.3m (60 ) 9.14m (30 ) or the width of the garage (whichever is greater) Equal to and greater than 18.3m (60 ) 6.71m (22 ) or the width of the garage (whichever is greater) For driveways on the flankage lot line of any lot For maximum driveway widths on irregular shaped lots, shallow lots, pie shaped lots, or corner lots please contact the Zoning Division. To contact the Zoning Division, please call (905) 874-2090
