This section defines the standards and specifications to be used in conjunction with the access categories and driveway types to protect the functional integrity of roads in and near the Village. The following describes the access standards to be applied for each access category.
Category I and II Roadways: Reference the latest version of the ODOT State Highway Access Management Manual.
Category III, IV, and V Roadways:
Roadway | Driveway | Permitted? | Minimum Spacing (a)(b) | Traffic Control | Movements |
Category III | |||||
HVD | Yes (c) | ½ mile (d) | Signal if warranted | All (e) | |
MVD | Yes (c) | SSD/ISD & Table (f) | Stop | All (e) | |
LVD | Yes (c)(g) | SSD/ISD & Table (f) | Stop | All (e) | |
Category IV | |||||
HVD | Yes (c) | ¼ mile (h) | Signal if warranted | All (e) | |
MVD | Yes (c) | SSD/ISD & Table (f) | Stop | All (e) | |
LVD | Yes (c)(g) | SSD/ISD & Table (f) | Stop | All (e) | |
Category V | |||||
HVD | Yes (c) | ¼ mile (h) | Signal if warranted | All (e) | |
MVD | Yes (c) | SSD/ISD | Stop | All (e) | |
LVD | Yes (c) | SSD/ISD | Stop | All (e) | |
HVD = High Volume Drive, MVD = Medium Volume Drive,
LVD = Low Volume Drive
SSD/ISD = Stopping Sight Distance and Intersection Sight Distance
(a) These are desirable minimum distances. It is recognized that site frontage and property limits may, by necessity, alter these dimensions. At the same time, the Village reserves the right to call for greater spacing distances.
(b) Spacing requirements shall properly consider driveways on both sides of the highway.
(c) One direct private access shall be permitted per parcel or contiguous parcels under common ownership. Additional access may be permitted if:
(1) The access will not adversely affect the safety and operation of the highway,
(2) Such access is necessary for the safe and efficient use of the property, and
(3) Such access will not adversely affect access to adjacent or nearby properties.
(d) ½ mile is recommended, however, ¼ mile may be allowed when there is no reasonable alternative access to the general street system. If these cannot be achieved, then the restrictions of SSD, ISD, and minimum spacing based on posted speed limit shall apply
(e) All movements permitted if not deemed detrimental; certain movements by be restricted due to operational and safety considerations.
(f) Spacing shall be determined using the greatest value identified for SSD, ISD, and minimum driveway spacing based on posted speed limit (reference table in Section 1196.04(d)).
(g) Low volume driveways shall be discouraged on roadways with speed limits greater than 50 mph. Where there is an opportunity, low volume drives should be consolidated and combined using appropriate means such as service roads, cross easements, and joint access to reduce the number of access points.
(h) ¼ mile is recommended, however, one-eighth mile may be allowed when there is no reasonable alternative access to the general street system. If these cannot be achieved, then the restrictions of SSD, ISD, and minimum spacing based on posted speed limit shall apply.
Category VI Roadways: Full access permitted per parcel or lot.
(Ord. 04-05. Passed 3-2-05.)