(A) Aisle widths. Parking area aisle widths shall conform to the following table which varies the width requirement according to the angle of parking:
Parking Angle | ||||||
0 Degrees | 30 Degrees | 45 Degrees | 60 Degrees | 90 Degrees | ||
Aisle width in feet: | ||||||
One-way traffic | 13 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 24 | |
Two-way traffic | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | |
(B) Driveways for business or commercial installation.
(1) No driveway shall exceed 30 feet in width at the outer edge of the driveway; however, driveways for business or commercial installations on state highway system streets may be as much as 36 feet in width at the street edge of the driveway, if such width is first approved by the appropriate representative of the State Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, and if that agency requests town concurrence in the greater width.
(2) All radii and/or angle of turnout of the driveway where it meets the curb shall be as shown on the State Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, standard being used.
(3) Not more than two driveways shall be permitted to serve one business at the same location from one street. In such situations, the two driveways shall be at least 30 feet apart.
(4) Any business or commercial establishment located at the intersection of two or more streets, which desires a driveway into both streets, shall construct the driveways so as not to be in conflict with provisions of this or any other subchapters of this chapter or any other section of the town code pertaining to the regulation of vehicle traffic.
(5) No driveway apron shall extend out into the street further than the face of the curb.
(6) If, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator and the Director of Public Works, strict adherence to all dimensions herein set forth would create a traffic management or safety problem in connection with a specific driveway installation, a modification may be authorized by the Director if he is of the opinion that the change would benefit the public and, further, be consistent with the Department of Transportation's recommendations and requirements.
(C) Driveways for residences.
(1) No driveway for a residence shall exceed 18 feet in width nor be less than 12 feet in width at the outer or street edge of the driveway.
(2) Residences shall not have more than two driveways; however, one shared driveway up to, but not exceeding, 32 feet in width may be permitted.
(3) No driveway apron shall extend out into the street further than the face of the curb.
(4) All radii and/or angle of turnout of the driveways where the same meets the curb shall be as shown on the State Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, standard being used.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)