With the exception of parcels which were legally created with access solely from the shoreline of a lake or river, every residential lot shall have access from a public or private road which complies with the following standards:
A. Private Roads:
1. All newly constructed private roads within a major subdivision, minor subdivision, or condominium, or which connect a subdivision or condominium with the nearest public road, shall comply with the applicable requirements of section 8.6.707 of this title.
2. All newly constructed private roads not associated with a major subdivision, minor subdivision, or condominium shall comply with the standards set forth in the then current international fire code as adopted pursuant to title 7, chapter 1 of this code.
3. The director may seek a recommendation from the highway district or fire protection district in which the road is located as to whether a newly constructed private road complies with the applicable standards.
4. If the director finds that the road complies with the applicable standards and, if applicable, that it complies with the requirements of section 8.6.707 of this title, the director shall approve the road and shall give final approval to any associated permits.
5. If the director, upon recommendation of the highway district or fire protection district, determines that a private road should be approved with a variance, exception or deviation from the applicable standards, the road will be deemed to comply with the applicable standards for purposes of this article and section 8.6.707 of this title.
B. Driveways And Common Driveways:
1. All driveways and common driveways shall be constructed in accordance with the standards set forth in the then current international fire code as adopted pursuant to title 7, chapter 1 of this code.
2. The fire protection district with jurisdiction shall determine whether a driveway or common driveway complies with the standards set forth in the then current international fire code.
3. For parcels located outside of a fire protection district, the director shall make this determination. The director may seek a recommendation from any fire protection district entirely or partially located within Kootenai County as to whether a newly constructed private road complies with the standards set forth in the then current international fire code. (Ord. 493, 6-9-2016)