A. Permits: No permit shall be granted by the city engineer without the favorable recommendation of the transportation engineer, for any driveway exceeding thirty feet (30') in width except:
1. Industrial M-1, M-1A, M-2 and M-3 districts, as set forth in title 21A of this code, wherein driveways not exceeding forty feet (40') in width may be permitted; and
2. In developed areas where street construction requires replacement of existing nonconforming driveways, the city engineer, upon favorable recommendation from the transportation engineer, may allow replacement of such nonconforming driveways when relocation of the driveway is not practical and will adversely affect traffic.
B. Concrete Thickness: No driveway, including a sidewalk section through a driveway, shall be less than six inches (6") thick; provided, however, that the city engineer may require that any driveway, including sidewalk, must be at least eight inches (8") thick when, in the opinion of the city engineer, such driveway and sidewalk will be used for heavy trucks, vehicles or equipment.
C. Multiple Drives, Islands And Landscaping: When more than one driveway is required for any parcel of land, a sidewalk island of at least twelve feet (12') in width shall be provided and landscaped between such multiple driveways, except in developed areas, where the street construction requires replacement of existing driveways with nonconforming islands. In such circumstances, the city engineer, upon the favorable recommendation of the transportation engineer, may allow the replacement of driveways with nonconforming islands or separations of less than twelve feet (12') in width, when relocation of the driveway is not practical and will not adversely affect traffic. The city engineer may direct that areas between such multiple drives that are less than twelve feet (12') in width be paved, if landscaping is impractical.
D. Corner Lot And Violation: In no case shall a permit be granted for a driveway which will be within ten feet (10') of the property line where it abuts any intersecting street.
E. Denial For Dangerous Conditions: Where, in the opinion of the city engineer, upon recommendation of the transportation engineer, it would be dangerous because of traffic, or because a driveway conflicts with any permanent improvements or waterway, the city engineer may refuse to issue the requested driveway permit. Such denial by the city engineer shall be final unless the applicant appeals the matter to the appeals hearing officer. The appeals hearing officer shall have the authority and discretion to either affirm the city engineer's decision or specify the conditions and location upon which a driveway may be permitted.
F. Pipe Driveway; Property Owner Responsibility: Permits for pipe driveways shall be issued only for locations which meet criteria established by the city engineer, and where no other practical means is available to prevent vehicles from dragging on the street or driveway. Pipe driveways are installed solely for the convenience of the abutting property owner and must conform to Salt Lake City design standards. The owner is responsible for keeping pipe driveways structurally sound and free of debris so as not to impede the gutter flow. (Ord. 8-12, 2012: Ord. 70-99 § 1, 1999)