Chapter XIII · Streets and Sidewalks

ARTICLE 3. DRIVEWAYS AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES

Sections 13-301 to 13-308 · 8 sections

13-301 Definitions.

Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicated a different intention, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this article have the following meanings:

(a)Driveway means a place on private property for the operation of motor vehicles.

(b)Driveway Approach means an area between the public street or roadway and private property intended to provide access for vehicles from the roadway or street to private property.

(Ord. 73, Sec. 1)

13-302 Unlawful act.

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct a driveway approach within the city except an authorized by this article.

(Ord. 73, Sec. 2)

13-303 Minimum width.

No driveway approach shall be less than 12 feet in width.

(Ord. 73, Sec. 3)

13-304 Minimum size of culvert.

The culvert used in the construction of a driveway approach shall not be less than 12 inches in diameter or the equivalent of same.

(Ord.73, Sec. 4)

13-305 Costs of construction.

The total costs of the construction of a driveway approach, including the furnishing of a culvert or tube if necessary for the construction of same, it shall be paid by the abutting property owner.

(Ord. 73, Sec. 5)

13-306 Specifications of city.

Every driveway approach shall be constructed under the supervision and specifications of the city which specifications shall include the width thereof and the diameter of the culvert used therein.

(Ord. 73, Sec. 6)

13-307 Removal by city; costs.

The city is authorized to order and effect the removal or reconstruction of any driveway approach which is not constructed according to the specifications of the city. The cost of removing or reconstructing such driveway approaches shall be at the expense of the abutting property owner.

(Ord. 73, Sec. 7)

13-308 Appeals.

Any decision or specification of the city may be appealed to the city council, provided such appeal is field in writing with the City Clerk within 10 days after the issuance of the decision or specification complained of.

(Ord.73, Sec. 8)