Burbank Driveway Rules Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Burbank Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 14 (General Off-Street Parking Standards) establishes the city's driveway and residential parking requirements. In residential zones, motor vehicles may only be parked in front yards and street-facing side yards on a driveway that has been improved with concrete, asphalt, or other approved paving material. Parking on grass, dirt, gravel, decomposed granite, or landscaped areas is prohibited and constitutes a code violation. Vehicles must not be parked beyond the edge of the approved driveway surface in any required front or side yard setback area.

All required off-street parking spaces must be located inside an enclosed garage or carport — not in an open driveway. Each required space inside a garage or carport must be at least 9 feet 6 inches wide and 19 feet deep, unobstructed by shelves, storage, appliances, or other encroachments. Garages must be maintained in a condition that allows vehicles to be parked inside; converting required parking spaces to storage or habitable space without permits is a code violation. Additionally, Burbank limits impervious hardscape coverage in front yards and street-facing side yards to no more than 45% of the yard area, which limits the extent to which driveways can be widened. The Public Works Director may impose special driveway width and location requirements on individual sites to manage traffic safety and reduce paved area. Contact the Community Development Department at (818) 238-5250 for driveway permit requirements.