(a) The location of driveways shall be designed to interfere as little as possible with the use of nearby property and with pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the nearest streets. Whenever possible, the centerline of the driveway shall be at least fifty feet from the right of way line of the nearest intersecting street. All off-street parking spaces, except for those required for a single family residence shall have access to a public street in such a manner that any vehicle leaving or entering the parking area into or from a public street shall be driving in a forward motion. Any residence located on a State or County highway shall have a turnaround space provided so an automobile will not be backed into the highway. All driveways shall be paved (see Chapter 1103 of this code).
(b) Widening Drive; Permit Required. Any owner or resident seeking additional parking spaces or to widen or expand an existing driveway more than two feet on either side shall be required to submit plans to the Planning Commission and obtain approval and a zoning permit for such plans prior to construction, which approval shall be subject to construction and location requirements of applicable codes including Section 1163.05 herein.
(c) Driveway Maintenance and Repair. All parking areas shall be maintained in good and serviceable condition to be determined by the type of original construction approved or accepted by the Village, and shall be in all cases free of cracked or broken surfaces.
(Ord. 14-2023. Passed 6-19-23.)