(A) Tracts, lots of record and preliminary plats existing prior to the effective date of this article.
(1) (a) Along major thoroughfares the number of driveways allowed shall be as follows and subject to subsequent spacing requirements.
Property Frontage (F) (in feet) | No. of Driveways Allowed |
F less than or equal to 300 | 1 |
F greater than 300, but less than or equal to 800 | 2 |
F greater than 800 | Possibly 3 |
(b) Two driveways is the maximum number of driveways allowed per street frontage for any one lot. The City Engineer may approve the use of three driveways on one lot, provided the property has more than 800 feet of frontage and the development plan for the complete tract of land is submitted.
(2) (a) Along minor thoroughfares the number of driveways allowed shall be as follows and subject to subsequent spacing requirements.
Property Frontage (F) (in feet) | No. of Driveways Allowed |
F less than or equal to 250 | 1 |
F greater than 250, but less than or equal to 600 | 2 |
F greater than 600 | Possibly 3 |
(b) Two driveways is the maximum number of driveways allowed per street frontage for any one lot. The City Engineer may approve the use of three driveways on one lot, provided the property has more than 600 feet of frontage and the development plan for the complete tract of land is submitted.
(3) Along nonthoroughfare streets a maximum of two driveways will be allowed for any one lot subject to subsequent spacing requirements. A lot with frontage in excess of 400 feet can apply for three driveways, subject to review of the development plan for the complete tract of land.
(4) When a single-family residence is located along a major or minor thoroughfare, a loop driveway can be allowed, provided the lot has a minimum of 70 feet of frontage along the thoroughfare and there is a minimum of 30 feet separation between adjacent edges of pavement.
(B) Subdivision, redivision or recombination of tracts occurring after the effective date of this article.
(1) Where the division or development of land is subject to the adopted Highway Map of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and policies as amended, all driveways for all subsequent or resulting tracts, lots or parcels shall not exceed the total number of driveways allowed pursuant to sections 6-2-40.1(A)(1) and (2) of this section.
(2) Where the division or development of land is not subject to the adopted Highway Map of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and policies as amended, all driveways for all subsequent or resulting tracts, lots or parcels shall be subject to section 6-2-40.1(A)(3) above, unless otherwise provided.
(Ord. No. 96-92, § 1, passed 9-12-1996; Ord. No. 23-040, § 1, passed 5-11-2023)