(a) Adjacent non-residential uses that possess dedicated parking areas are encouraged to provide joint use driveways and cross-access easements to allow circulation between sites. Property owners are encouraged to pursue agreements with neighboring property owners prior to submittal of required permits and approvals. If joint use driveways and cross-access easements will be provided, the property owner must provide proof that adjacent property owners have been contacted in writing. (See Figure 1161.10(a): Joint Use Driveways and Cross-Access Easements)
(b) Joint use driveways and cross-access easements must incorporate the following:
(1) A travel aisle and driveway width of twenty-four (24) feet to ensure two-way travel aisles to accommodate automobiles, service vehicles and loading vehicles.
(2) Bump-outs and other design features to make it visually obvious that the abutting properties are tied together.
(3) A unified access and circulation plan for shared parking areas.
(c) Pursuant to this section, property owners who establish cross-access easements must record an easement allowing cross-access to and from properties served by the joint use driveways and cross-access easement. (Ord. 105-2017. Passed 1-16-18.)
FIGURE 1161.10(a): JOINT USE DRIVEWAYS & CROSS-ACCESS EASEMENTS
