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 (See Figure 1133.14: Joint Use Driveways and Cross-Access Easements). If the site intends to make use of a joint-use drive or cross access easement, the following regulations must be followed:
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(a) Property owners are required to arrange 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 an executed agreement between the adjacent property owners.
(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. 2015-10. Passed 8-25-15.)