§ 17.52.560. Driveways.

All driveways shall meet the following standards:

A.

Driveways shall be constructed of an all-weather surface.

B.

Where the driveway meets a public road, the driveway shall match the construction material of that road up to the right-of-way line.

1.

Where curb and gutter are used, concrete may be used within the right-of-way.

C.

Driveways over one hundred fifty (150) feet in length shall have a minimum width of twenty (20) feet at all points.

D.

Driveways over one hundred fifty (150) feet in length shall include a fire code-approved turnaround. Such driveways are considered fire apparatus access roads and require approval by the fire suppression district before a building permit may be issued.

E.

Driveways over one hundred fifty (150) feet in length shall not exceed ten percent grade.

F.

Driveways serving more than two residences, or other non-agricultural buildings, without regard to length, shall be built to standards of Section 16.28.020(A) of Title 16 (subdivision ordinance Section 402.A).

G.

No driveway shall be closer than fifty (50) feet from the intersection of the pavement of two public roads unless at least one of the roads is an arterial; if at least one is an arterial, driveways shall be setback at least one hundred fifty (150) feet from the intersection.

( Ord. No. 2016-3 , § 1(475.13), 5-4-16)