Sec. 32-46. Driveway locations and dimensions.
a. Total width.The total width of all driveways shall not exceed 40% of the actual lot frontage for lots zoned for multi-family use. The total width of all driveways shall not exceed 50% of the actual lot frontage for lots with all other zones. Driveway width is measured at the curb line and includes the depressed and transition sections. In the absence of curbs, the line of measurement for width shall be as determined by the Public Works Director.
b. Width.
1.Commercial and industrial driveways shall not be less than 16 feet and shall not exceed 35 feet, except that this width may be increased to 40 feet from common driveways or along streets on which the posted speed is 40 miles per hour or greater. All commercial and industrial driveways shall have transition sections at either side of the driveway four (4) feet in length.
2.Driveways for residential uses shall be as follows:
|
Types of |
Minimum |
Maximum |
|---|---|---|
|
Single Family |
8' plus transitions |
19' plus transitions |
|
Multi-Family Units or Less |
6--9' plus transitions |
19' plus transitions |
|
Multi-Family Units or More |
7--16' plus transitions |
19' plus transitions |
The transition sections on each side of all residential driveways shall be two feet in width.
c. Distance from curb returns.
1. Intersecting streets.No driveway will be permitted within ten (10) feet of any curb return. Commercial and industrial driveways on arterial streets may be prohibited within 100 feet from the projected property line of intersecting street where the intersection is signalized, planned for signalization or intersection capacity is critical.
2. Alleys.No driveways will be permitted within six (6) feet from the projected alley curb face.
d. Right of way encroachment.No permit will be issued if the driveway will serve a proposed or existing off-street parking space which would encroach over or upon the public right of way.
e. Distance from utility or safety devices.Driveways shall clear all public facilities such as electroliers, traffic signal standards, utility poles, fire hydrants and street trees by a minimum distance of three (3) feet. Any relocation of public facilities required to maintain such clearance shall be at the expense of the owner who is installing the driveway approach and such relocation shall only be accomplished with the approval of the Public Works Director.
f. Distance between driveways.A full curb height shall be maintained for a minimum distance of six (6) feet between the transition of adjoining driveways. When physically possible, no driveway shall be constructed which results in a curb length between driveways in excess of 14 feet unless the curb length is at least the length of one standard parking space. Wherever possible, the total space between driveways shall be in multiples of 22 feet.
g. Common use driveways.Joint use of driveways may be permitted in special cases. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)