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Residential Driveways and Parking Ordinance Review
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733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Planning Report
DATE: May 21, 2019
TO: Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Phil Carlson, AICP, Stantec, Senior Planner
RE: Residential Driveways, Vehicle Parking & Storage
BACKGROUND
There is a group of related issues dealing with residential driveways and vehicle parking and
storage that the City has asked us to review and offer recommendations for potential Zoning
Code changes. These include:
References to driveways are located in various places in the Code and sometimes not
easily found.
defined in the Code.
defined term. This requirement is also not easily found and might clearly separate
between residential and commercial requirements.
might be helpful to have a section regarding residential driveways.
The Code allows two vehicles other than cars, such as a boat, camper, snowmobile, etc.,
require them on a parking surface.
The Code does not explicitly say there is to be only one driveway per residential lot.
that does not lead to a structure, such
issues into the following analysis and recommendations.
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ISSUES
The issues described above can be grouped into two basic areas:
1)Definition and description of residential driveways. The location, dimensions, and surface of
a residential driveway should be clearly defined in a logical place or places in the Code.
2)Vehicles and equipment allowed to be parked or stored on residential lots. The number,
type and location of vehicles and equipment allowed to be parked or stored on
residential lots should be clearly defined in a logical place in the Code.
It should be noted at the outset that these issues can be complex and there are various opinions
and feelings about what is appropriate, especially regarding the number and type of vehicles
allowed. There is no one right answer and every community handles them somewhat differently.
One of the key issues, as seen in examples form other cities, is, should the City allow boats,
campers, motor homes, snowmobiles, etc. to be parked in the driveway in the front yard? Forest
which means they meet front yard setbacks, i.e., not in the front yard at all, only side or rear. The
graphic below shows a number of potential locations for vehi
clearly acceptable, some not for a variety of reasons. Part of the discussion may involve
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DRIVEWAYS IN THE CODE
number of places in the Code:
clearly define what is permitted or not for residential driveways.
Minimum development
requirements in the B-1 and I-1 Districts, and would also apply to the potential new B-2
District, by reference in 156.031(B):
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This standard can remain in these sections of the Code, since it
applies to the B-1, B-2, and I-1 Districts, and not to residential driveways.
o Clear
standards would be helpful.
submission for Site Plan review.
o This reference can remain here since it is an information request, not a definition or
performance standard.
rial parking spaces abutting single family:
o Off-street parking spaces and access drives for nonresidential uses, 20 feet
This reference can stay as it does not impact
residential driveways.
Other Standards, requirements for outside storage in residential districts
regulating what kind of vehicl
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o We suggest putting the standards for storage of vehicles and equipment in the
Parking requirements section of the Code.
Parking requirements, dealing with surface materials.
o We need a clear definition of what is required for residential driveway surfaces.
Parking requirements, dealing with width of driveways.
o This section currently limits the width of driveways to a maximum 24 feet but does
not apply to the R-1 district.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
This is a discussion item for the Planning & Zoning Commission to explore the kinds of changes that
might be made to address these issues.
We recommend the following changes to the Code to address these issues:
1)
DRIVEWAY. A private access road, the use of which is limited to persons residing,
employed, or otherwise using or visiting the parcel of land on which it is located.
2)definition to Section 156.006 Definitions:
PERMITTED DRIVEWAY. A driveway that is of the appropriate size, location, and
surface as regulated by this Chapter.
3)s surface; revise the definition in 156.006:
a.IMPERVIOUS SURFACE. Any artificial or natural ground cover that prevents the
penetration or infiltration of surface water. Any material that substantially reduces
or prevents the infiltration of stormwater into previously undeveloped land.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE shall include graveled driveways and parking areas.
4)Delete 156.144(M)(c) and move it to 156.166 (see below):
a. may be stored outside. . .Boat; Camper;
b. Renumber items following that from (d) and (e) to (c) and (d), respectively.
5)Revise the heading in 156.166 to include driveway standards:
156.166 PARKING AND DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
6)Revise 156.166(K) to clarify surfacing requirements and move the setback and dimensional
standards to a later new section:
(K) Improvement and maintenance. Required parking and loading spaces,
together with driveways, aisles and other circulation areas, shall be improved with
in a way as to provide a durable and dust-free surface such as asphalt, concrete,
pavers, cobblestone or similar material as approved by the City Engineer.
according to minimum city specifications, excluding R-1 Districts. This surfacing
requirement does not apply in the R-1 District, where gravel driveways are allowed.
All parking and loading areas shall provide for proper drainage of surface water to
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prevent the drainage of the water onto adjacent properties or walkways. The
owner of any parking or loading area shall maintain the area in good condition
without holes and free of all dust, trash and other debris. Parking and access drives
shall be located a minimum of five feet from any property line. Parking spaces shall
be a minimum of nine feet wide and 18 feet deep.
7)Revise 156.166(L) to clarify that it deals with driveways and that it applies to all zoning
districts, including single family residential districts:
a.(L) Driveway Aaccess. All off-street parking areas in all zoning districts including
residential districts shall have access from driveways rather than from public streets,
and except by conditional use permit, the driveway access shall be limited to a
maximum of 24 feet in width at the curb line. In the R-1 district the minimum width
shall be 8 feet.
8)Add a new item 156.166(M) Permitted driveways for residential uses to clarify the
requirements for this term:
(M) Permitted driveways for residential uses. A permitted driveway for any
residential use:
(1) Shall be a minimum of 8 feet and a maximum of 24 feet wide at the
right-of-way line;
(2) Shall be a minimum of 18 feet deep;
(3) Shall be located a minimum of five feet from any property line, including
roadway right-of-way or roadway easement;
(4) May include a paved parking or turnaround area not more than 8 feet
by 18 feet adjacent to a driveway connecting a roadway to a garage or
front yard.
(5) May not include more than one driveway connection from a public
roadway into a single family residential lot. Driveway connections for multi-
family uses will be reviewed in the site plan review process.
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9)Add a new item 156.166(N) Permitted vehicles and equipment stored on residential lots.
This section is substantially the same as the existing 156.144(M)(c), except that the
d since it is redundant with
home or fifth-wheel trailer is allowed in a side
(N) Permitted vehicles and equipment stored on residential lots. A maximum of two of
the following units may be stored outside of a structure on the permitted driveway
area on any residential parcel or in a side or rear yard, for 48 hours or less, provided
they have an overall length from front to back of 35 feet or less:
1. Boat;
2. Camper;
3. Motor home;
4. Snowmobiles;
5. Personal watercraft;
6. Personal utility trailer;
7. Icehouse; or
8. Small construction equipment.
Any other such items on the premises must be stored within a completely enclosed
structure.
10)Renumber existing item 156.166 (M) to (O).
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Potential Vehicle Locations on Residential Lots:1)2)Driveway3)Parking space4)Front yard5)Side on pavement6)Side setback on pavement7)Rear on yard8)Side setback9)Rear yard10)Rear setback11)Right-of-wa
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Potential Boat/Camper Locations on Residential Lots:1) 2) Driveway3) Parking space4) Front yard5) Side on pavement6) Side setback on pavement7) Rear on yard8) Side setback9)
Rear yard10) Rear setback11) Right-of-way12) On-street parking
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Potential Driveway Locations on Residential Lots:1) Primary driveway into garage2) Second driveway/front3) Drive-through connection4) Second driveway/corner lot5) Extension/side yard
6) Extension/side setback
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