§ 3312.13. Driveway.  


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  • A driveway is any access corridor leading from a public right-of-way to a parking lot, aisle, parking circulation area, garage, off-street parking space, or loading space. The Department of Public Service shall limit points of driveway access from residentially zoned lots abutting both an improved alley and street.

    Each driveway shall be located and designed in a manner that provides for the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

    A.

    A driveway serving a residential parking area containing one to eight parking spaces shall have a minimum width of ten feet and a maximum width of 20 feet measured at the street right-of-way line.

    B.

    All other driveways shall have a minimum width of 20 feet and a maximum width of 35 feet measured at the street right-of-way line.

    C.

    The minimum and maximum driveway widths as described in 3312.13A and 3312.13B may be varied with the consent of the Administrator of the Department of Public Service, Division of Planning and Operations or designee, in consultation with the Division of Fire.

(Ord. No. 1537-2009, § 8, 5-3-2010)