(a) No more than two dwelling units on separate lots may share a common driveway. Private driveways shall be so located, designed and constructed as to provide a sight distance designed according to reasonable engineering standards at intersections with streets with a stopping space on the drive a minimum length of 18 feet, with a grade not in excess of 5% behind the right-of-way line. Excessive driveway grades that may create a hazard at either street or interior terminus are prohibited. Where difficult problems of driveway curvature and grades in excess of 10% on residential driveways are likely to be present, the applicant shall submit for approval details of driveway location and grade before lot lines and house location and grade are finally determined. Grades of new residential driveways shall not exceed 14%. Grades of new commercial driveways shall not exceed 7%. Crossover easements are required and must be noted on the plan and included on all affected deeds.
(b) Clear sight triangles shall be provided at all driveway entrances and shall be shown on plans.
(c) Driveways shall be constructed and graded in conformance with the Borough's stormwater management regulations.
(d) A minimum 20 foot tangent distance is required between the radius of intersecting streets and the edge of driveways.
(Ord. 961, § 512. Passed 8-13-01.)