(a) The number of non-residential driveways permitted per principal structure shall be the minimum necessary, as determined by the Planning Commission, to provide reasonable access for regular traffic and emergency vehicles, while preserving traffic operations and safety along the public roadway. Such determinations shall be based on the street frontage of the parcel and the following:
(1) Where an existing site includes driveways that are not in conformance with these access management standards, the Planning Commission may require the closing 1 or more nonconforming driveways as part of any applicable development approval as set forth in Section 1270.02.
(2) Where feasible, new vehicular access to a site shall be provided by a shared driveway, cross access drive or internal service road.
(3) Additional driveways may be permitted where determined by the Planning Commission to adequately accommodate traffic or ensure public safety.
(b) The Planning Commission may, as part of the site plan or subdivision review process, require that existing driveways be moved, combined, re-aligned, or eliminated to reduce the potential for accidents.
(c) Conditional Approval of Driveways and Curb Cuts. As part of the site plan or subdivision review process, the Planning Commission may approve a plan with a specific driveway or curb cut location with the condition that an agreement be first entered into between the property owner and the city, requiring that if an internal service road is constructed in the future, or if the opportunity for a shared driveway should present itself with development of adjacent property, 1 or more approved driveways or curb cuts shall be closed and measurements taken to utilize such service road or shared drive. Approval of driveways or curb cuts may also include restrictions on turning movements, locations, or other requirements to ensure safe and efficient traffic movement.
(Ord. 01-2018. Passed 1-18-18.)