FINAL ORDINANCE NO. 08-096 - Laserfiche WebLink

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E. Distance from Intersection. No driveway or curb cut shall be less than 20 feet from any right-of-way line of any street intersection, except that in high density residential, commercial and mixed -use zoning districts, the minimum distance shall be 50 feet. F. Driveway Angle. All driveways shall connect to the public street at 90 degree angles, or must be approved by the City Engineer. Exceptions must demonstrate an inability to meet the 90 degree angle due to extenuating circumstances. G. Driveway Grade. Driveways exceeding a grade of 10% must be approved by the City Engineer. Exceptions must demonstrate an inability to meet the 10% maximum grade due to extenuating circumstances. H. Driveway Materials, 1. Urban Districts. All driveways shall be constructed of bitumen, concrete or a durable material approved by the City Engineer. 2. Rural Districts. Driveways may be constructed of crushed rock or equivalent crushed material provided that the portion of the driveway within the road right- of-way shall be constructed of bitumen or concrete when accessing an improved street. Curb Box, Residential Districts. Curb boxes located within driveway shall be protected with an Al Ford Lid or approved equal. Control of Traffic. 1. Where other alternatives exist, commercial sites should not be accessed from local residential streets. 2. Traffic shall be controlled to ensure that the location of driveways shall not constitute a hazard nor be injurious to adjacent residential uses. K. Access to Major Streets (Thoroughfares). On properties having frontage on both thoroughfares and minor roads, access shall be provided via the minor road unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Access may be restricted on any non- residential local road. The number and types of access drives onto major streets may be controlled and limited in the interests of public safety and efficient traffic flow. L. State and County Highway Requirements. Driveways constructed to access any street designated as a state or county highway shall meet all additional specifications of the appropriate jurisdiction. Access drives onto state and county roads shall require a review by the road authority and the City Engineer. The state, county and City Engineer shalt determine the appropriate location, size and design of such access drives and may limit the number of access drives in the interest of public safety and efficient traffic flow. M. Distance from Driveways to Side Lot Line. A driveway must be at least 5 feet from any side lot line. N. Emergency Vehicle Access. Driveways to principal structures that traverse wooded, steep or open field areas shatt be constructed and maintained to a width and base material depth sufficient to support access by emergency vehicles. § 93.27 Parking Areas