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* -7 703.04: DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT STANDARDS: A. New Commercial Uses: The location and specifications for curb cuts and driveways in accordance with this Section shall be a necessary part of the plot plan for the use and structure and must be approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. B. Standards For Driveways And Parking Lots: The following regulations shall apply to all driveways and aisles in parking lots: 1. Maximum Width: a. R-l And R-2 Zones: For single-family and duplex principal structures within the R-1 and R-2 Zones, the maximum width of any driveway at the property line shall be twenty six feet (26'). In addition to the maximum width, at each side of the driveway where the driveway intersects the street, three foot (3') flares are permitted. The maximum driveway width for all other uses shall be thirty six feet (36') and ten foot (10') flares are permitted. b. All Other Zones: Except for the single-family and duplex principal structures, the maximum driveway width for all other types of properties shall be thirty six feet (36') as measured at the property line. In addition to the maximum width, at each side of the driveway for such property where the driveway intersects the street, ten foot (10') flares are permitted. 2. Minimum Distance: The minimum distance between edges of driveways at the front property line right-of-way line shall be ten feet (10') except in planned unit developments where the development agreement shall specify the distance. 3. Parking Lot Aisle: Any drive aisle in a parking lot in any residential zoning district serving a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units or in any zone other than a residential zoning district shall be a minimum of twenty four feet (24') except one-way drive aisles which shall be a minimum of eighteen feet (18'). 4. Intersection: On properties zoned R-l or R-2, no driveway shall be located within thirty ..1. feet (30') of any right of way of a street intersection. On properties in all other zones, no , driveway shall be located within forty feet (40') of any right-of-way line of a street intersection. Said distances shall be measured along the property line from the corner right-of-way line. 5. Minimum Driveway Angle: The minimum driveway angle from a two-way access street shall be sixty degrees (600), from a one-way street it shall be thirty degrees (300). 6. Driveway Approaches: Driveway approaches between the curb and the property line shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, a strength capable of handling the weight of cars and trucks (generally stamped on bottom of paver) or other hard surface pavement approved by the Public Works Director. If concrete is used for the driveway, where there is no concrete curb or gutter, the concrete driveway shall be held back two feet (2') from the edge of the roadway. The remaining two feet (2') shall be surfaced with hot mixed bituminous material. Prior to starting work, the owner or builder shall obtain a permit from the Community Development Director or designee. 7. Driveways: Driveways shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, brick pavers or other hard surface pavement approved by the Public Works Director. 8. Driveway Elevation: The driveway elevation at the property line shall not be more than ten inches (10") nor less than four inches (4") above the center line of the abutting street with a maximum slope to gutter lines of 1 0%+ and a minimum slope of 2%+. 9. Driveways On Private Property: Residential driveways, shall be constructed so that the edge of the driveway nearest to the side lot line shall be a minimum of five feet (5') from 17il. <;id~ i..cfLi,"t.e '