A. Functional Classification. The roadways listed in Table 1161.7-1 have been designated by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) as having a functional classification of principal arterial, minor arterial or major collector. NOACA's most current list of roadway functional classifications shall govern the regulations of this Zoning Code.
FC=3, Principal Arterial: | FC=4, Minor Arterial: | FC=5, Major Collector: |
sColumbia Road north of Lorain Road sColumbia Road south of Butternut Ridge Road sGreat Northern Boulevard sLorain Road sStearns Road north of I-480 | sBrookpark Road sButternut Ridge Road sCedar Point Road sClague Road sColumbia Road south of Lorain Road sFitch Road sMastick Road sStearns Road south of I-480 | sBarton Road sBradley Road sDover Center Road sPorter Road north of Lorain Road |
B. Driveway Spacing Standards. The following minimum spacing requirements shall apply to all curb cuts and driveways within any non-residential zoning district for roads designated in Table 1161.07-1 as Principal Arterial and Minor Arterial.
These driveway spacing standards are guidelines and will be required if such distances can be achieved given the property limits and site layout. However, the City recognizes that in many cases these distances may not be feasible given the existing development and property lines within the City. In these instances, the City will make a determination as to what spacing will be required, and whether or not a driveway will be required to be directionally restricted in lieu of not meeting the spacings listed in Table 1161.07-2.
1. Spacing between a proposed driveway and a street intersection, either adjacent or on the opposite side of the street, shall not be less than the distances in Table 1161.07-2. Measurements are from the near edge of the proposed driveway, measured at the throat perpendicular to the street to the near lane curb or pavement edge of the intersecting street.
2. Minimum spacing between two (2) driveways on the same side of the street shall be determined based upon posted speed limits in Table 1161.07-2 and shall be measured from centerline to centerline.
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3. To reduce left-turn conflicts, new driveways shall be aligned with those across the street, where possible. If alignment is not possible, driveways shall be offset from those on the opposite side of the street a minimum of 250 feet along arterial roads and 150 feet along collector and local roads. These standards may be reduced where there is insufficient frontage and shared access with an adjacent site is not feasible. Longer offsets may be required depending on the expected inbound left-turn volumes of the driveways.
B. Commercial Driveways Permitted.
1. The number of driveways serving a property in any non-residential zoning district shall be the minimum number necessary to provide reasonable access and access for emergency vehicles, while preserving traffic operations and safety along the public street.
2. Adjacent parcels in common ownership fronting on the same street shall be considered as one (1) parcel when determining permitted driveways.
3. Access shall be provided for each separately owned parcel. Access may be via an individual driveway, shared driveway or service drive. Additional driveways may be permitted for property only as follows:
a. One (1) additional driveway may be allowed for properties with a continuous frontage greater than 400 feet if the reviewing authority determines there are no other reasonable access alternatives;
b. The reviewing authority determines additional access is justified without compromising traffic operations along the public street; and
(Ord. 2017-32. Passed 5-2-17.)