§ 17.46.180. Driveway Location and Frequency 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 location standards shall apply:

A.

Separation of driveways. In general, driveways shall be located as far apart as possible.

B.

Less than 80 feet of street frontage. On sites with less than 80 feet of street frontage, a single driveway shall be located on either side of the site. The maximum distance between the outside edge of the driveway and the property line shall be five feet.

C.

More than 80 and less than 140 feet of street frontage. On sites with more than 80 feet, but less than 140 feet, of street frontage:

1.

Single driveway allowed.  

a.

Where the number of parking spaces allows a single driveway, it shall be located on either side of the site.

b.

The maximum distance between the outside edge of the driveway and the closest side property line shall be five feet.

2.

Hollywood driveway. A single drive may be centrally located; provided that it is a "Hollywood" driveway and the main garden requirements are accommodated. The Hollywood drive may bisect the main garden, but under no circumstances shall the area occupied by the Hollywood drive be included in the garden space calculations.

3.

Two driveways required. Where the number of parking spaces requires two driveways, they shall be located so that one is placed on each side of the site. The maximum distance from the outside edge of the driveway and the nearest property line shall be five feet. On corner lots and in projects which require more than 26 parking spaces and that cannot accommodate more than one driveway, one 12-foot wide driveway at one side of the site may replace the requirement for the two driveways.

D.

140 feet or more of street frontage. On sites with 140 feet or more of street frontage:

1.

Single driveway allowed. Where the number of parking spaces allows a single driveway, it shall meet the requirements for driveways identified in Subsections 17.46.190 A. (Opaque garage doors required) and B. (Partially open garage doors allowed), below.

2.

Two driveways required. Where the number of parking spaces requires two driveways, they shall be located so that their inside edges are at least 120 feet apart.

E.

Ramp leading to subterranean parking. When a driveway is a ramp leading to partially or fully subterranean parking, the maximum distance between the outside edge of the driveway and the side property line shall be five feet.

(Ord. 7184 § 16, 2010; Ord. 7038, § 16 (a—d), 2006)