Driveways providing site access from a street, alley, or other vehicular right-of-way shall adhere to the following.
(A) Location. Driveways are permitted to encroach into the required interior side and/or rear yard but shall be no closer than one foot from the interior side lot line, except when the driveway provides shared access for two adjacent properties.
(B) Quantity. One driveway per street frontage is allowed, provided that the minimum street frontage requirements established in Chapter 1246 (Zoning District Regulations) are met. Lots with a minimum of 150 linear feet of street frontage may incorporate one additional driveway along that frontage. When more than one driveway is permitted, the distance between the driveways shall be a minimum of 25 feet.
(C) Driveway width. Driveways shall be constructed in compliance with Table 1248.08-A. Maximum Driveway Width. Driveway width shall be measured at the lot line.
(D) Driveway flares. Driveway flares shall not exceed a width of three feet, measured along the curb line.
(E) Residential driveways. A driveway apron the width of the garage, carport, or parking pad is permitted to extend up to 20 feet in depth from the garage doors or rear edge of the carport or parking pad before tapering back to the required driveway width.
(F) Driveway parking. Single-family, two-family, and townhouse dwellings are permitted to park on private driveways provided that the parked vehicle does not encroach into the right-of-way.
Table 1248.08-A. Maximum Driveway Width | ||
Uses | One-Way Driveway | Two-Way Driveway |
Commercial, Civic and Institutional | 13 ft | 26 ft |
Manufacturing | 15 ft | 30 ft |
Residential, Multi-Family | 12 ft | 24 ft |
Residential, Other | 12 ft | 12 ft |
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)