Belleville City Zoning Code

Driveways shall be minimum 10 feet width and all driveways shall be constructed of four inches of compacted sub-base material and two inches of 3/8-inch roadway stone or comparable material.

Driveways shall not exceed 10% at any point along entire length of the driveway. In addition, the driveway grade shall not exceed 8% for a distance of eight feet from the curb line and transition curve shall be provided between said 8% grade and any increase in grade.

The side slopes of driveways shall be top-soiled, seeded, fertilized and mulches or otherwise stabilized to prevent erosion. If banks exceed a 2:1 slope, and the slope face is not stable, rock retaining walls shall be constructed in a manner approved by the Construction Official/Zoning Official or Township Engineer.

No driveway shall be located within five feet of a side lot line unless it is a common driveway for attached duplex or multi-family dwelling. No driveway pavement area shall be wider than 1/2 the width of a lot except when an extension of the driveway is permitted under § 23-6.7.

Exception if Existing Driveway is Being Resurfaced. Approved on plan by the Construction Official/Zoning Official or Township Engineer.

Driveways for all uses must be constructed of durable paved surfaces (asphalt or concrete), except as otherwise permitted to be pervious pavers for one-, two-, or three-family uses. Driveway expansions in the rear yard of buildings as needed and permitted in this chapter for one-, two-, or three-family shall be permitted to be composed of paved asphalt or concrete, pervious pavers, or loose gravel/stone.