A. Driveways: Driveways shall be provided when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of a building is located more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from a fire apparatus access road. Driveways shall provide a minimum unobstructed width of twelve feet (12') and a minimum unobstructed height of thirteen feet (13') six inches (6"). Driveways in excess of one hundred fifty feet (150') in length shall be installed and maintained with turnarounds. Driveways in excess of two hundred feet (200') in length and less than twenty feet (20') in width shall be installed and maintained with turnouts in addition to turnarounds. A driveway shall not serve in excess of five (5) dwelling units. Driveway turnarounds shall have inside turning radii of not less than thirty feet (30') and outside turning radii of not less than forty-five feet (45'). Driveways that connect with a road or roads at more than one (1) point may be considered as having a turnaround if all changes of direction meet the radii requirements for driveway turnarounds. Driveways surfaces and base shall be sufficient to support the weight of fire prevention apparatus as approved by the fire chief.
B. Grade: The gradient for fire apparatus access roads and driveways shall not exceed the maximum approved by the fire chief. It will be up to the fire chief to ascertain the maximum grade based on specifications of the fire equipment providing fire protection, provided that the maximum grade shall not exceed ten percent (10%) unless a steeper grade is specifically approved and record in a letter by the fire chief. (Ord. 2019-04, 10-16-2019)