§ 13.12.110. Dimension and location requirements.

A.

Driveways for single-family residential use, as designated in the zoning ordinances, shall be not less than twelve feet nor more than twenty-two feet in width.

B.

Driveways for other than single-family residential use as designated in the zoning ordinances, shall be not less than fifteen feet nor more than thirty-five feet in width. The total width of driveways shall not exceed forty per cent of the property length in which the driveways shall be located.

C.

The width of driveways shall be measured parallel to the street at the property line. The minimum permissible distance between driveways shall be twenty-five feet.

D.

Driveways on corner lots shall be constructed at least fifteen feet from the intersection of the property lines, or the property lines extended, at the block corner.

E.

Driveways shall not encroach on any part of the curb return at street corners.

F.

Driveways shall not be located nearer than four feet to the side property line, at the curbline.

G.

A buffer strip, not less than four feet in width, shall be provided on private property parallel to and adjoining the public right-of-way to prevent encroachment upon such right-of-way by parked vehicles. Such buffer strip shall extend along the property frontage for the full extent of the property area to be utilized for parking. Such buffer strip shall include a physical barrier not less than eight inches or more than thirty-six inches in height located adjacent to the parking area.

H.

Private sidewalks along the face of the buildings are desirable and will require additional setback of a distance equivalent to the width of sidewalk.

I.

Driveways shall be constructed to clear utility poles, light standards, drainage structures, signs, traffic-control device, fire hydrants and other similar installations, or such facilities shall be relocated at the expense of the property owner or lessee in conjunction with the owners or operating authorities of the facilities affected.

(Prior code § 27-1-198)