Section 12.04.220 Driveway approach apron lengths.
The length of driveway approach aprons shall not exceed the following dimensions:
A. For residential driveways, twelve (12) feet for single
driveways and twenty (20) feet for
double driveways. Where duplexes or larger multi-family units are built, up to twenty-six (26) feet
will be allowed. Frontages of fifty (50) feet or less shall be limited to one driveway with not more
than two drives to be provided to any single property.
B. For commercial driveways, when one or more driveway
approaches serve a given property
frontage, no single apron shall exceed thirty (30) feet in length. Total driveway length shall not
exceed thirty (30) percent of property frontage.
C. Property frontage referred to in this section includes
the approach area directly in front of
property owner or under the control of the applicant and such area, as may be opposite adjoining
property, which is used for approach purposes by right of easement, or agreement with the
adjoining property owner.
D. Whenever the use of any existing or future driveway
shall be discontinued by reason of a
change in the use or design of the private property, the owner of the property shall remove the
driveway and shall restore the sidewalk and curbing affected by the driveway to their normal levels,
all under the direction required by the director of public works. If the owner of the property fails
to
restore the sidewalk or curbing, the council may order the restoration and the cost thereof be
assessed against the property. (Ord. 165 (part), 2000: prior code § 12.02.248)
