A. Width: All driveways shall conform to the following requirements:
Land Use | Maximum Curb Opening | Maximum Driveway Width | Minimum Driveway Width | |||
Single | Combined | Single | Combined | Width | Vertical Clearance | |
Residential | 32 feet | 50 feet | 30 feet | 40 feet | *See below | 14 feet |
Commercial | 35 feet | 55 feet | 30 feet | 45 feet | 20 feet | 14 feet |
Industrial | 55 feet | 75 feet | 35 feet | 55 feet | 20 feet | 14 feet |
*Residential driveways shall be a minimum of 9 feet of unobstructed width when not more than 150 feet in length and not serving more than 2 group R, division 3 or U occupancies, as defined by the building code. Residential driveways shall be a minimum of 12 feet of unobstructed width when over 150 feet in length and not serving more than 2 group R, division 3 or U occupancies, as defined by the building code. Residential driveways serving more than 2 group R, division 3 or U occupancies, as defined by the building code, shall be a minimum of 20 feet of unobstructed width.
B. Materials: All driveways shall be constructed of bitumin, concrete, or paving blocks for the entire width and length including that portion of the driveway located within the road right of way (boulevard). Driveways may, however, be constructed of crushed rock or equivalent crushed material, provided the following conditions are met:
1. The property shall be zoned A or E.
2. When accessed off of an improved street, with concrete curb and gutter, that portion of the driveway within the road right of way shall be constructed of bitumin, concrete, or paving blocks.
3. When accessed off of an improved street (gravel shoulders), the entire driveway extending to the traveled portion of the street may be crushed rock or equivalent crushed material.
C. Access And Location: Parking areas shall be designed so as to provide an adequate means of access to a public alley or street. All off street parking spaces shall have access off driveways and not directly off a public street.
D. Access Grade: The driveway access shall not exceed boulevard slope of one-fourth inch (1/4") per foot from the top of curb elevation to the property line, and must maintain a minimum grade of not less than 0.50 percent or a maximum grade of not more than twenty seven percent (27%) from the property line to the building (garage) floor.
E. Requirements Of Other Agencies: In those instances where approval of a driveway access permit is required by the Minnesota department of transportation or the county, the requirements of those agencies, relative to driveway widths and locations, shall supersede the city standards.
F. Nonconforming Driveways: Driveways existing prior to October 25, 1965, shall be considered lawfully nonconforming. Upon redevelopment of the property upon which the driveway is located, however, said driveway shall be reconstructed to fully conform to the provisions of this section.
G. Minimum Road Spacing: Minimum spacing along curb lines shall be as follows:
Roadway Functional Classification | Minimum Spacing Along Curb Line |
Major arterial (100 feet right of way or greater) | 150 feet to 300 feet |
Minor arterial (100 feet right of way or greater) | 100 feet |
Collector (80 feet right of way) | 50 feet |
Local (60 feet right of way) | 10 feet |
H. Minimum Driveway Spacing: Minimum driveway spacing relative to street intersections shall be as follows:
If Driveway Enters A Street Classified As | Intersecting Street Is Classified As | Minimum Distance Of The Driveway From The Street Intersection (End Of Radius) | |
Approaching | Leaving | ||
If Driveway Enters A Street Classified As | Intersecting Street Is Classified As | Minimum Distance Of The Driveway From The Street Intersection (End Of Radius) | |
Approaching | Leaving | ||
Local | Local | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Collector | 20 feet | 20 feet | |
Minor arterial | 25 feet | 25 feet | |
Major arterial | 30 feet | 30 feet | |
Collector | Local | 30 feet | 30 feet |
Collector | 35 feet | 30 feet | |
Minor arterial | 35 feet | 30 feet | |
Major arterial | 40 feet | 35 feet | |
Minor arterial | Local | 30 feet | 20 feet |
Collector | 35 feet | 30 feet | |
Minor arterial | 40 feet | 35 feet | |
Major arterial | 40 feet | 35 feet | |
Major arterial | Local | 30 feet | 25 feet |
Collector | 35 feet | 30 feet | |
Minor arterial | 40 feet | 35 feet | |
Major arterial | 50 feet | 50 feet | |
Note:Setback requirements from side and rear property lines for all driveways shall be a minimum of 5 feet except where a shared driveway access is approved as a part of the plat. The first 1/3 of the driveway shall be as nearly perpendicular to the street as is consistent with safety design standards.
(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)
I. Approval, Permit Required; Time For Completion: No driveway may be replaced, constructed or expanded without first obtaining a driveway permit from the city. The applicant shall pay the fee for the driveway permit as established by city council resolution or ordinance. The design of and the materials used for all driveways shall be approved by the engineer or the building official. The driveway shall be completely constructed in accordance with this section within one year from the date the driveway permit was issued. (Ord. 1225, 11-22-2010)