(a) Conformance to state standards. Except as provided in this article, all access driveways on public streets shall conform to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Annex No. 1 to the Manual for Highway Occupancy Permits, Regulations Governing Construction of Access Driveways Within the Right-of-Way of State Highways, with the latest revisions, which is hereby made a part of these regulations. The term “commercial” includes all non-residential uses.
(b) Governing standards.
Type of Development | Minimum Width (Feet) | Curb Radius | Maximum Grade (%) | Corner Clearance/ Interior Island (Feet) | Edge Clearance (Feet) |
Residential | 5 min. | ||||
(0 - 5 du/acre) | 8 | 20 max. | 8 | 30 min. | 10 min. |
Residential | 12 (1-way) | 10 min. | |||
(over 5 du/acre) | 24 (2-way) | 20 max. | 5 | 30 min. | 10 min. |
Commercial | 12 (1-way) | 15 min. | |||
24 (2-way) | 50 max. | 5 | 30 min. | 15 max. |
(c) Closeness to intersection. No driveway shall be closer to the intersection of any two street lines than twenty feet, measured along the street line.
(d) Maneuvering area. Access driveways and parking areas shall be designed to provide ample maneuvering area off the right-of-way to allow vehicles to enter the roadway without backing out and turning on the right-of-way. This provision may be waived in specific cases on streets not designated distributor roads or local streets at the discretion of the Planning Commission.
(e) Common driveway. A common driveway serving two adjoining lots may be permitted; provided that, the lot owners submit to the Administrative Officer an instrument duly executed and acknowledged subjecting such lots to such use.
(f) Application for driveway.
(1) Applications for access driveways on public streets shall be submitted by the Administrative Officer to the Engineering Department and the Commission for their review and recommendation.
(2) Applications for access driveways on U.S. and Pennsylvania highways may be submitted by the city to the District Transportation Engineer for his or her review and recommendation.
(g) Barriers. Where necessary due to the location of driveways and parking areas, a suitable substantial barrier, such as a raised curb, pipe railing, bollards or wall, shall be installed to prevent vehicular access, except at permitted driveways, to prevent encroachment of vehicles onto sidewalks and elsewhere as may be required by the Administrative Officer in order to protect pedestrians and structures; all such barriers shall be approved by the Administrative Officer.
(h) Property adjoining distributor roads. For property adjoining arterial or collector streets where an adequate Gradeary means of access is provided, such as another street or an alley, and where it would not cause undue inconvenience or disadvantage as compared to similar premises or uses on the same road, access driveways should be located on such secondary streets and alleys.
(Ord. 4486, approved 10-14-1971; Ord. 5024, approved 1-31-1980)