(A) Residential.
(1) Every subdivided lot that is new construction or improvements to 50% or more of the existing driveway surface area shall have a paved driveway consisting of asphalt, brick, concrete pavers, or other concrete surface minimally extending from an adjacent public/private street and/or back of curb to the front setback line of the principal structure located on the lot.
(2) When village construction projects damage or require the removal of a driveway in village right-of-way, the driveway will be replaced in kind at the village's cost not to exceed 115% of the total cost to replace a similar plain concrete driveway meeting minimum village standards. The limits of the replacement and cost will be determined by the Village Engineer.
(3) A maximum of two driveway aprons are allowed per single-family dwelling unit and shall not exceed a combined/total width of 35 feet.
(4) Driveway widths of multi-family/single family attached dwelling units will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the Village Engineer.
(5) Driveways must be installed and complete before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy permit.
(6) All newly constructed driveways, or improvements to 50% or more of the existing driveway surface area, must be permitted in accordance with § 151.56(B)(3) of the Building Code. Driveway sealing and other routine maintenance does not require a permit.
(7) Before the construction of any driveway on a public utility easement, the following conditions must be proven and met before the issuance of a driveway permit:
(a) No public utilities are installed or planned within the easement.
(b) The flow of storm water will not be impeded.
(8) Construction of a driveway within a snow easement is prohibited.
(9) Driveway construction will be allowed in the rear of a lot where improved alleys exist and the construction shall be in accordance with this subchapter.
(B) Commercial.
(1) A maximum of two driveway aprons not exceeding a combined/total width of 70 feet plus the turning radius are allowed per commercial lot, unless otherwise approved through site plan approval.
(2) Before the construction of any driveway on a public utility easement, the following conditions must be proven and met before the issuance of a driveway permit:
(a) No public utilities are installed or planned within the easement.
(b) The flow of storm water will not be impeded.
(3) Construction of a driveway within a snow easement is prohibited.
(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 795, passed 3-21-94; Am. Ord. 1544, passed 8-4-08; Am. Ord. 1737, passed 3-18-13; Am. Ord. 1876, passed 12-19-16)