Chapter 12.20
DRIVEWAYS
Sections:
12.20.020 Permit required to construct, alter, repair.
12.20.030 Application for permit.
12.20.050 Authority to order alteration or repair – Failure to comply.
12.20.060 Authority to order removal of abandoned driveways – Failure to comply.
12.20.070 Length, location regulated.
12.20.080 Service driveways – Number, location, specifications.
Cross reference(s) – Buildings and building regulations, GJMC Title 15.
12.20.010 Defined.
As used in this chapter, a “driveway” is that portion of the street right-of-way between the pavement edge and the property line which is designed and used for the interchange of traffic between the public roadway pavement and the abutting property.
(Code 1994 § 32-31; Code 1965 § 26-27)
Cross reference(s) – Definitions generally, GJMC 1.04.020.
12.20.020 Permit required to construct, alter, repair.
It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter or repair any driveway in the City without first obtaining a permit therefor and paying the permit fee as required in this chapter; provided however, that no permit fee shall be required of a subdivider constructing driveways as a part of street and sidewalk installation within the subdivision, nor shall such fee be required when such driveway construction occurs as a part of a special improvement district.
(Code 1994 § 32-32; Code 1965 § 26-28)
12.20.030 Application for permit.
Any person desiring to obtain a permit for a driveway shall file an application therefor with the City Manager. This application shall be in writing and upon a form provided by the City and shall contain such information showing the location of the driveway, the type of construction, the length of the driveway and any other information which may be required by the City Manager.
(Code 1994 § 32-33; Code 1965 § 26-29)
12.20.040 Permit fees.
The permit fee for each driveway approved by the City Manager shall be as established by resolution of the City Council.
(Code 1994 § 32-34; Code 1965 § 26-30)
12.20.050 Authority to order alteration or repair – Failure to comply.
The City Manager may, at his discretion, order the reconstruction, alteration or repair of driveways and curbs associated therewith, presently constructed or to be constructed under the terms of this chapter, where the City Manager determines such to be an impediment to the free movement of vehicles upon the streets or the economic distribution of parking space at the curb of the aforementioned streets, or to travel or safety of pedestrians thereon. Such notice to reconstruct, alter or repair shall be given by registered or certified mail to the owner of the premises involved, who shall commence such reconstruction, alteration or repair within 30 days thereafter. If the owner fails to so commence, the City may make such reconstruction, alteration or repair, billing the costs of the same to such owner, who shall be obligated therefor. The costs shall constitute a lien on the property served by such driveway.
(Code 1994 § 32-35; Code 1965 § 26-31)
12.20.060 Authority to order removal of abandoned driveways – Failure to comply.
When, in the opinion of the City Manager, an abandoned driveway constitutes a hazard to vehicular traffic or to pedestrians within the City, the City Manager may order the removal of such driveway, the reconstruction to be made by the owner of the premises involved, notice having been given to such owner as provided in GJMC 12.20.050. In the event of the failure of the owner to remove such driveway, restoring the curbline and sidewalk area, the City may undertake such removal and reconstruction, billing the owner for such removal and reconstruction as provided in GJMC 12.20.050, and the owner shall be obligated therefor. The costs shall constitute a lien on the property served by such driveway.
(Code 1994 § 32-36; Code 1965 § 26-32)
12.20.070 Length, location regulated.
The length of driveways and their location with respect to the right-of-way lines of public streets shall be in accordance with standards and specifications developed by the City Manager.
(Code 1994 § 32-37; Code 1965 § 26-34)
12.20.080 Service driveways – Number, location, specifications.
No more than two service driveways shall be permitted in 100 feet of frontage to allow entrance to a single business establishment. No entrance or approach shall be located or constructed so as to interfere with or prevent the proper location or functioning of any traffic regulating device.
All service driveways, curb returns and expansion joints shall be constructed according to specifications required by the City Manager.
(Code 1994 § 32-38; Code 1965 § 26-35)