The following standards and regulations apply to all driveways and accesses provided for nonresidential uses.
(A) All driveways and access ways serving nonresidential uses must be completely paved with asphaltic concrete (asphalt) or concrete paving per standards established by the City Engineer.
(B) Any driveway serving a nonresidential use must have the following minimum width, unless the City Engineer determines a wider width is necessary, or the Fire Chief determines a lesser width is sufficient to ensure public safety:
(1) Two-way driveway serving a commercial or similar use: 25 feet.
(2) Two-way driveway serving an industrial use: 28 feet.
(3) One-way driveway (exit only) serving a commercial or industrial use: 20 feet.
(C) Driveways must be designed to allow vehicles to exit without backing out onto a public street. Design that allows backing into an alley may be permitted if, in the opinion of the City Engineer, such a design is acceptable in accordance with sound engineering and traffic safety practices.
(D) All driveways and access ways must be located a minimum of 20 feet from any curb return at a street intersection.
(E) Circular driveways are permitted, provided they are designed in accordance with standard engineering and traffic safety standards, subject to approval by the City Engineer.
(F) The clear-sight triangle area formed by the driveway must be kept clear to allow for a safe sight distance for pedestrians and vehicles (see Figure 46-1).
(G) All driveway approaches from a public right-of-way must be designed in accordance with city standards on file in the office of the City Engineer.
(H) Any abandoned or nonfunctional driveway must be removed and replaced with standard concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)