1026.01 Definitions.
1026.02 Driveways generally; permits required.
1026.03 Width of curb cuts.
1026.04 Location of curb cuts and driveway approaches.
1026.05 Slope of driveway approaches.
1026.06 Curb return radii.
1026.07 Street structures and appurtenances.
1026.08 Building Division cooperation.
1026.09 Variances.
1026.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Sidewalks and gutters - see Ohio R.C. 729.01 et seq.
Right of way at private driveways - see TRAF. 432.21
Stop signs on private driveways - see TRAF. 432.22
Excavations - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. Ch. 1020
Street design and construction standards - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. Ch. 1022
Sidewalk construction standards - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. Ch. 1024
Driveway culverts - see S.U. & P.S. 1028.03
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Corner” means the point of intersection of the lines of two street-curb lines extended into the street intersection.
(b) “Curb cut” means the section of a raised curb that is cut down to permit vehicles to cross the curb at driveway approaches. The term also applies to places where the curb was originally constructed as dropped curb in front of driveway approaches and to places where curb was removed or broken out for driveway purposes.
(c) “Curb parking space” means a length of curb or right-of-way area, equal to twenty- five feet where an automobile or other vehicle can park at the edge or curb of a street within the right-of-way.
(d) “Driveway” means an area on private property for the accommodation of automobiles, trucks and other vehicles coming from or entering a public street.
(e) “Driveway approach” means an area, construction or facility between the roadway of a public street and private property, intended to provide access for vehicles from the roadway of a public street to private property. The driveway approach is to be constructed of concrete or asphalt.
(f) “Outside sidewalk line” means a line parallel to the property line lying along the edge of the sidewalk nearest the street, roadway or curb, or, where no sidewalk exists, a line in the street right-of-way parallel to, and four feet six inches from, the line of the private property.
(g) “Parcel of land” means a lot, lots or a tract of land recorded under one ownership.
(h) “Street or streets” means a public way or ways, including alleys, avenues, boulevards, circles, courts, drives, lanes, parkways, paths, places, roads, streets, terraces, walks, ways, thoroughfares, expressways, freeways and other public rights-of-way.
(Ord. 77-1963. Passed 11-16-63; Ord. 45-2007. Passed 7-9-07.)
(a) City Responsibility. No person, other than an authorized employee of the City, or a person with a right-of-way permit issued by the Director of Public Service, shall cut, break out or remove any curb along any street or other public right-of-way. Whenever the City performs a curb cut service for a property owner, the cost shall be determined by the Director of Public Service.
(b) Curb Parking. No person shall construct, alter or extend, or permit or cause to be constructed, altered or extended, any driveway approach or curb parking space which can be used only as a parking space or parking area within the right-of-way, between the curb or edge of the street and private property.
(c) Permits Required. Any person constructing or repairing a driveway approach, curb cut or sidewalk within any right-of-way area shall first secure a right-of-way permit from the City:
(1) The applicant shall submit plans acceptable to the City Engineer. In addition, the plans shall provide for the restoration of existing curb cuts, driveway approaches or sidewalks.
(2) The applicant shall provide security guaranteeing proper conformance to the codes and completion of the work.
(3) All work performed in the right-of-way areas shall be subject to inspection by the City during construction and upon completion thereof.
(4) The City Engineer shall be notified by the permittee before concrete is poured and/or surfacing is applied, and the permittee shall not proceed further with the work until he is authorized to do so by an inspector from the City.
(5) The issuance or granting of a permit under the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Hard-surfaced. A driveway shall be constructed of a hard-surface material, such as concrete, asphalt, brick or other paving stone from the curb or edge of the roadway of a public street to the right-of-way line (the front property line), and constructed in such a manner that it maintains a smooth hard surface under normal usage and under all weather conditions. When the driveway continues farther than 50 feet onto a property, the remaining surface may be constructed of gravel, limestone or other suitable material. The driveway's construction must be governed by good engineering practices and shall take into account the local soil conditions, weather and topography.
(d) Restoration. Restoration of a curb cut, driveway approach or sidewalk within right-of- way areas shall be at the expense of the permit applicant or the owner.
(f) Located. A driveway shall be constructed upon and contained entirely within the boundaries of the lot served by the driveway.
(g) Turnaround. All driveways over 250 feet in length, along the centerline, shall be constructed with a turnaround. The turnaround shall be no less than 50 feet from the dwelling and shall be suitable for use by any and all emergency vehicles.
(h) Watercourses. Driveways shall not be located in a watercourse, drainage ditch or swale area. Where a driveway must cross a watercourse, ditch or swale area, bridging, culverts or other means shall be used to prevent flooding and provide adequate drainage or water flow along the waterway. The construction of the driveway shall in no manner inhibit or modify the water flow characteristics of the surrounding area.
(Ord. 77-1963. Passed 11-16-63; Ord. 45-2007. Passed 7-9-07.)
For the purpose of constructing a driveway approach, no curb cut, opening or section of curb broken out or removed shall exceed 35 feet, except as provided in Section 1026.09.
(Ord. 77-1963. Passed 11-16-63; Ord. 45-2007. Passed 7-9-07.)
(a) Location. No curb cut or driveway approach shall be located so that vehicles using them will cross a corner, nor shall a curb cut or driveway approach or the radii be located within ten feet of any corner or within the terminus point of the radii. No part of a curb cut shall be in the area between a corner and the property lines extended, nor less than 20 feet from the street right-of-way line extended, or three feet from the interior property line.
(b) Separation. Two or more curb cuts or driveway approaches serving the same parcel of land shall be separated by at least one curb parking space or 25 feet, whichever is greater.
(Ord. 77-1963. Passed 11-16-63; Ord. 45-2007. Passed 7-9-07.)
Where the distance between the curb line and the outside sidewalk line is four feet six inches or more, the surface of the driveway approach shall slope from the top of the curb cut to the outside edge of the sidewalk. Where sidewalks cover the entire area between the curb lines and the property lines, the surface of the driveway approach shall slope from the top of the curb cut to a line parallel to and no closer than three feet from the property line. In no case shall the surface of a driveway approach be one continuous slope from the top of the curb cut to the property line.
(Ord. 77-1963. Passed 11-16-63; Ord. 45-2007. Passed 7-9-07.)
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