Concrete Driveways and Patios in Macomb Township

Before you build

Macomb Township Concrete Permit Requirements

Macomb Township publishes specific requirements for flatwork concrete with no footings: driveways, driveway extensions, sidewalks and patios. A permit application with a plot plan is required. Highlights from the Building Department’s requirements sheet (rev. 12/5/2022):

• Driveway width: up to 24 ft for garages 24 ft wide or less; up to the garage width for wider garages, tapering to a 30 ft maximum within 10 ft of the garage. No driveway narrower than 15 ft.
• Driveway ribbons and extensions count toward the total allowable width.
• Driveways and service walks must be at least 3.5 ft from the side lot line.
• Patios must be at least 7.5 ft from the side lot line and 20 ft from the rear lot line.
• Minimum 4 in. of concrete on a minimum 4 in. sand/aggregate base, with rebar required within 3 ft of the house or over disturbed soil.
• Sand/form and final inspections are required.
• Horseshoe or circular drives are prohibited on lots with less than 140 ft of road frontage, unless the abutting road’s speed limit is 35 mph or higher.

Source: Macomb Township Building Department: Concrete/Paver Permit Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab). Requirements change, so always confirm current rules with the municipality before work begins.