Need Advice on Legalizing a Curb Cut for Parking

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Hello, I currently have an empty space (about 12 feet from the property to the sidewalk and 8+ feet wide). I was wondering who I need to hire to get this space legalized for a curb cut to park a car there. The property is 30 feet by 100 feet and zoned R5. I’m not sure where to start or who to contact for assistance with this process. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Chris SeveneyBusiness Member

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Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes

@Phil Shelton

You would need a civil engineer to provide a drawing to get submitted to zoning and get a permit if it passes zoning is most common

This also depends on the road - if it’s a state road forget it as it will take a year to get approved and cost a fortune - if it’s a local road process not as cumbersome but don’t expect this to happen quickly

In some instances you may have to prepare sight distances etc to make sure it’s safe to add a curb cut

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@Phil Shelton
You would need a civil engineer to provide a drawing to get submitted to zoning and get a permit if it passes zoning is most common
This also depends on the road - if it’s a state road forget it as it will take a year to get approved and cost a fortune - if it’s a local road process not as cumbersome but don’t expect this to happen quickly
In some instances you may have to prepare sight distances etc to make sure it’s safe to add a curb cut
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Bruce WoodruffPro Member
Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
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Call your city and see if that's large enough, I think you need more like 10-12 ft width and 15 - 20 ft length. They like extra room to avoid accidents, etc....
Just my $0.02....
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Mohammed Rahman
Real Estate Broker · New York, NY · Member since 2020 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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To legalize a curb cut in NYC, your first step is to hire a licensed architect or engineer. They'll check if your property, zoned R5, allows a curb cut and ensure it meets zoning regulations. Once that's confirmed, they'll help you submit the required permits to the Department of Buildings (DOB) and get approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT), since it affects the sidewalk and street.

After permits are approved, you'll need a licensed contractor to do the construction. Once the work is complete, inspections from the DOB and DOT will finalize the process. Start by reaching out to an architect or engineer—they'll guide you through everything from zoning checks to permits and inspections.
hope this helps!
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