Driveways for residential areas (single- and two- family) shall be provided with a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum radius at the curb of five feet, or a five-foot flare, for collector streets and a minimum radius at the curb of four feet, or a four-foot flare, for local and subcollector streets. In areas of heavier traffic volumes or where special conditions are encountered (multi-family, industrial and commercial areas), increased driveway widths, plus increased minimum radii or flares may be required by the Planning Commission or its duly authorized representative. All driveways within the right-of-way shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications of App. A or B (whichever is applicable) of this chapter. Within the street right-of- way area, driveway grades shall not exceed 8%. In upward sloping driveways beyond the street right-of- way area, the change in grade shall not exceed 12% with ten feet of distance. On downward sloping driveways beyond the street right-of-way area (entering basement garages), the change in grade shall not exceed 8% within any ten feet of distance. (See design as per App. C of this chapter.)
(1984 Code, § 157.75) (Ord. O-86-78, passed 8-17-1978)