Under the Zoning Ordinance, front yard coverage limitations apply on certain residential properties. This affects how much driveway pavement can be in the front yard. Below is a guide to help you find out if your property is subject to these limitations.

You have to abide by a maximum front yard coverage if:

• your property is developed with a single-family detached dwelling;
• your lot size is 36,000 square feet or less; and
• your property is zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4.

If all of the above apply, the percentage of your front yard that can be surfaced area for vehicle or trailer parking is:

• 25 percent if your lot is in the R-1 or R-2 District; and
• 30 percent if your lot is in the R-3 or R-4 District.

This informational flyer is available as a resource for determining the zoning district for your lot. Additional information, including what counts as surfaced area and exceptions to these regulations, can be found on the Department of Code Compliance (DCC) Yard Coverage flyer (see under Front Yard Regulations).

If you’re seeking a contractor to repair or modify your driveway, the Department of Cable and Consumer Services has a page with quick tips on hiring a contractor.

DCC is here to help – if you have questions, want to make a report, or if you are the subject of enforcement and need to contact us. You can report problems online, learn about what happens during an investigation, reach us via email, phone (703-324-1300 / TTY 711), or visit us in person at 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 1016, Fairfax, VA 22035.