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West University Place-ZPC Code Amendments: driveway cuts
Amend Code of Ordinances Section 70-27:
Sec. 70-27. -Curb cuts and driveways; concrete.
(a)Curb cuts, etc. Only one curb cut and only one driveway is allowed along the front street line of any
building site less than 60 feet wide, m asured along the front street line unless permitted by Section 7
of the Zoning Ordinance.
(b)Alignment.Two or more curb cuts. If there are tomer more ce nected curb cuts or driveways on a
building site (for example,when there is a circular driveway),the following apply:(1)At the front street
line, no part of a curb cut or driveway may be closer than-two feet to-a side property line. In the street
area, no part of the curb cut or driveway may cross the in4uginary extension of a side property line,
these rules when there is no practical alternative or when necessary to prevent harm to a
tree.(2)M asured along the edge of the ma.n-tra'eled readway:a.The opening width of the driveway
and curb cut shall be as specified in table 7 5(a) in appendix - -- -- e = - - - -of West University Place:b.The inside edges must be at ast 24 feet apart;c.The width of the "island"
area may be covered with hard surfaced material if installing a new er replacing an existing public
than what is allowed or specified in table 7 5a in append-4<A of the Code of Ordinances.(4)Within the
street area,the edges of each driveway must be perpendicular to the edge of the main traveled
roadway.
(c)"Open ditch" areas, culverts. If a driveway is connected to a roadway where there is no curb and
gutter,there must be a concrete culvert beneath the driveway.The inside diameter of the culvert must
be at least 12 inches, and the length must be at least 14 feet.The public works director may eliminate or
modify the culvert requirement at a specific location, but only to the extent the specified culvert is not
necessary for adequate area drainage.
(d)Reinforcement. All concrete used in constructing driveways shall be reinforced by using, at a
minimum, one of the following:(1)#3 deformed steel reinforcing bars spaced 12 inches or closer; or(2)#4
deformed steel reinforcing bars spaced 16 inches or closer.
Sidewalks outside driveway areas may be reinforced by one of these methods or by 6x6x6 wire mesh, at
a minimum.
(e)Certain temporary driveway permits. The director is authorized to issue permits for temporary
driveway access to a site, if primary access to the site is interrupted by construction or another
temporary condition. In addition to the requirements of section 8-104 of the zoning ordinance,
appended in this Code, such a permit must require:(1)Barricading or removal of any temporary driveway
on a residential street within 24 hours following resumption of primary access to the site;
and(2)Restoration of each area affected by temporary driveway access to its pre-existing condition,
within 14 days following resumption of primary access to the site.
Such a permit may also contain additional restrictions and conditions designed to reduce impacts on
street areas, utilities, nearby land uses or traffic.
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Amend Table 7-5(a) of the Zoning Ordinance to read:
Note 5. Curb cuts."
(A) Circular Driveways. If a SFD building site has more than 60' frontage on an abutting street,then two
curb cuts for a circular driveway are permitted if i) both curb cuts are on the same street, ii) no part of
either curb cut or driveway are closer than two feet to a side property line, iii) the inside edges of the
curb cuts and driveways at the property line are at least 24 feet apart, and iv)the edges of each
driveway within the street and within 4 feet of street right-of-way are perpendicular to the adjacent
street.
(B) Corner Lots. If a SFD building site is a corner site abutting two intersecting streets,then two curb
cuts for a driveway between the streets are permitted if i) no part of either curb cut or driveway is closer
than two feet to a side property line, ii) each curb cut is at least 15 feet from the intersection of the
street rights-of-way, and iii) the edges of each driveway in the street right of way and within 4 feet of
the street right-of-way are perpendicular to the adjacent street.
(C) Limitation on Number of Curb Cuts. In no event shall any building site have more curb cuts or
driveways than the number of abutting streets. (SEE DIAGRAM NOTE 5A1.
(D)the ZBA may issue a special exception for addition curb cuts in a different design or location that
prescribed by this ordinance if it finds that: (i)the other location or design will not unreasonably
interfere with available light and air and will not significantly alter access for fire-fighting and similar
needs; (ii)the other location or design will prevent the destruction of a qualified tree; (iii) in the case of
the remodeling of a principal building, the location requested is the same location as an existing parking
area, garage or driveway; or (iv)the location or design requested is necessary for safety considerations.
"CURRENT: "Note 5. Curb cuts. The ZBA may issue a special exception for additional curb cuts.
Exception:The Administrative Official may authorize additional curb cuts for a corner site when in
compliance with the requirements for two curb cuts for circular driveways specifically allowed by
Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances.These additional curb cuts are not prohibited and do not require
a special exception."
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