The maximum grade of a driveway, measured from the edge of the roadway (as defined in Section 301.33 of the Traffic Code), shall not exceed ten percent (10%). Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the maximum grade of the driveway shall not exceed ten percent (10%) for the first one hundred (100) feet from the edge of the roadway, and a maximum grade of fifteen percent (15%) thereafter, if the City Engineer determines that the integrity of the Protected Area, and the objectives contained in Section 1167.01 (“Purpose”), would be contradicted by compliance with the ten percent (10%) maximum grade and would be enhanced by the use of the alternate grade stated herein. Each driveway shall provide sufficient space and distance such that motor vehicles can enter the roadway in a forward motion.
Driveways are not permitted within Riparian Areas or areas adjacent to wetlands except as necessary for a crossing. Such crossings shall be in compliance with the criteria in Section 1167.05(c) and (d) of this regulation.
(Ord. 2008-15. Passed 6-12-08.)