§ 17.46.160. Driveway Configuration for Multi-Family Projects

For projects utilizing the multi-family development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District General Development Standards), the following driveway configuration standards shall apply:

A.

Backing out not allowed. Driveway configurations which require backing in from or out onto the street are not allowed. All vehicles shall be able to turn around within the site boundaries.

B.

Driveway widths. On sites with 80 feet or more of street frontage, the width of a single driveway shall remain constant for no more than 100 feet from the front property line. The driveway then shall either widen to accommodate two-way traffic, or a turnout of at least 30 feet long and ten feet wide shall be provided.

C.

Driveway screening. A driveway adjacent to a main garden shall be screened subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.

D.

Use of driveway on adjacent lot. A new project may use the driveway on an adjacent lot, provided the following requirements are met:

1.

Directly adjacent. The driveway is directly adjacent to a shared property line;

2.

An easement is obtained. An easement for the use of the driveway is obtained; and

3.

Adequate in width. The driveway width is adequate for the additional number of vehicles to be served.

(Ord. 7038, §§ 14, 15, 2006)