Summary
Complaints about cars parked on lawns and paved-over front yards prompted a proposed ordinance limiting driveway paving and front-setback parking. Enforcement is tricky since paving often needs no permit.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighbors tired of lawns turned into parking lots and blocked sidewalks.
Homeowners who already paved beyond 60% could face citations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Orange City Council — March 10, 2026
Complaints about cars parked on lawns and paved-over front yards prompted a proposed ordinance limiting driveway paving and front-setback parking. Enforcement is tricky since paving often needs no permit.
Orange City Council — February 24, 2026
ADUs and widened driveways are turning front yards into parking lots, especially near Cambridge. Staff says current code allows up to 60% front-yard paving and enforcement is murky; the council wants a report and possible new ordinance, plus a boarding house ordinance review.
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