[R.O. 2009 § 495.010; Ord. No. 3001 §  1, 12-23-2008]
The provisions of this Article shall apply to the construction or reconstruction of all Driveways and/or curb cuts in the City.
[R.O. 2009 § 495.020]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings and usages indicated:
COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS LOT
Any Lot that is not deemed to be a Residential Lot, Multi-Family Complex, or Industrial Use as defined herein.
INDUSTRIAL LOT
Any Lot with a Principal Light or Heavy Industrial Use and located in the "IP-1" or "PID" District.
MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX LOT
Any Lot containing one (1) or more Buildings used for Multi-Family Dwellings or designated as a common area for a Multi-Family Complex.
RESIDENTIAL LOT
Any Lot containing a Single-Family or Two-Family Dwelling or designated as a common area for a subdivision for Residential Use.
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
Where not inconsistent with the language or intent herein, the additional definitions set forth in Section 400.030 are incorporated herein and shall apply.
[R.O. 2009 § 495.030; Ord. No. 3001 §  1, 12-23-2008]
A. 
Interior Lots.
1. 
On all Lots up to two hundred (200) feet wide at the Street, one (1) Driveway not more than thirty (30) feet or thirty-five percent (35%) of the Lot Width, whichever is less, from the Street to the required Front Setback shall be permitted. For radii, the width may be increased by not more than ten (10) feet at the edge of the pavement.
2. 
On all Lots in excess of two hundred (200) feet wide at the Street, the following shall apply:
a. 
One (1) Driveway not to exceed twenty-four (24) feet in width from the Street to the required Front Setback. For radii, the width may be increased by not more than ten (10) feet at the edge of pavement.
b. 
Two (2) Driveways with an aggregate width from the Street to the required Front Setback, not to exceed forty-four (44) feet, shall be allowed, provided that a minimum of one hundred (100) feet is required between Driveways at the Street. A maximum of ten (10) feet may be added for radii of each Driveway at the edge of the pavement.
c. 
A wider Driveway may be permitted behind the Front Setback to serve Private Garages and turnarounds.
d. 
A circular Driveway may be permitted if the pavement width is less than eighteen (18) feet.
B. 
Corner Lots.
1. 
Corner Lots may be considered as two (2) Interior Lots if the width at the Street is greater than two hundred (200) feet on each Street in order to allow one (1) Driveway on each Frontage; provided, however, that not more than two (2) Driveways shall be allowed per Lot.
2. 
On any Corner Lot, no Driveway shall be permitted to be closer than thirty (30) feet to the point of Intersection.
[R.O. 2009 § 495.040; Ord. No. 3001 §  1, 12-23-2008; Ord. No. 4270, 10-27-2022]
A. 
Single Entrance And Exit Driveways.
1. 
The minimum width of entrance and exit Driveways shall be fourteen (14) feet at the right-of-way.
2. 
The maximum width of entrance Driveways shall be eighteen (18) feet at the right-of-way.
3. 
The maximum width of exit Driveways shall be twenty-four (24) feet at the right-of-way.
4. 
There shall be a minimum distance of eighty (80) feet between Driveways measured at the right-of-way.
5. 
The minimum distance from the point of Intersection shall be eighty (80) feet on Comer Lots.
6. 
All Driveways shall be constructed with a minimum radius of twenty (20) feet. The maximum radius shall be forty (40) feet unless it is determined by the Director of Public Works that a larger radius is required to provide adequate turning movements.
B. 
Combined Entrance/Exit Driveways.
1. 
The minimum width of combination entrance/exit Driveways shall be twenty-four (24) feet at the right-of-way.
2. 
The maximum width of combination entrance/exit Driveways shall be thirty-six (36) feet at the right-of-way, except that the maximum width may be increased to forty-two (42) feet to allow one (1) island not to exceed six (6) feet in width between the entrance and exit.
3. 
The minimum distance from the point of Intersection shall be one hundred twenty (120) feet.
4. 
The minimum radius for all Driveways shall be twenty (20) feet. The maximum radius shall be forty (40) feet unless determined by the Department of Public Works that a larger radius is required to provide adequate turning movements.
5. 
The minimum distance between Driveways on the same Lot shall be one hundred twenty (120) feet at the Street.
[R.O. 2009 § 495.050; Ord. No. 4270, 10-27-2022]
A. 
The minimum width of Driveways shall be twenty-four (24) feet measured at the right-of-way.
B. 
The maximum width of Driveways shall be thirty-six (36) feet measured at the right-of-way.
C. 
The minimum distance from the point of Intersection shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet.
D. 
The minimum distance between two (2) Driveways on the same Lot shall be two hundred (200) feet measured at the right-of-way.
E. 
The minimum radii for all Driveways shall be twenty (20) feet.
The width, number of Driveways, or radii may be increased or decreased as determined by the Director of Public Works to provide for high traffic volumes or movement of large trucks.
[R.O. 2009 § 495.060; Ord. No. 3001 §  1, 12-23-2008]
A. 
All Driveways must be paved with concrete or Asphalt.
B. 
Any portion of all Driveways located within a Street shall be paved with concrete in accordance with the following:
1. 
Driveways connecting a Residential Lot to the edge of pavement of the adjacent Street shall be a minimum of six (6) inches of concrete on four (4) inches of compacted aggregate base.
2. 
Driveways connecting a Commercial/Business, Multi-Family Complex, or Industrial Lot to the edge of pavement of the adjacent Street shall be a minimum of eight (8) inches of concrete on four (4) inches of compacted aggregate base.
C. 
Driveways constructed of concrete and located on a Residential Lot shall be a minimum of four (4) inches on four (4) inches of compacted aggregate base.
D. 
Driveways constructed of Asphalt and located on a Residential Lot shall be a minimum of four (4) inches of Type "C" Asphalt on six (6) inches of compacted aggregate base.
E. 
Driveways constructed of concrete and located on a Commercial/Business, Multi-Family Complex, or Industrial Lot shall be a minimum of six (6) inches in depth on four (4) inches of compacted aggregate base.
F. 
Driveways constructed of Asphalt and located on a Commercial/Business, Multi-Family Complex, or Industrial Lot shall be a minimum of four (4) inches in depth on six (6) inches of compacted aggregate base.
G. 
Shared Driveways may be permitted in Non-Residential Districts when authorized under Site Plan Review in accordance with Chapter 435, Article II.
Exception: Driveways in the "R-1" Districts shall be exempt from the surface requirements on Lots used for Residential Use.