It is the intent of this chapter to provide a consistent standard
for the construction of driveway approaches and portions of driveways
within the public right-of-way. This will result in driveway improvements
that are structurally sound, able to contain drainage, safe for use
by the public, and aesthetically pleasing.
(Ord. 416 § 1, 1988; Ord. 951 § 1, 2007; Ord. 966 § 1, 2008)
A city encroachment permit shall be obtained from the department
of public works prior to construction of a driveway approach that
encroaches upon the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 416 § 2, 1988; Ord. 951 § 1, 2007; Ord. 966 § 1, 2008)
A.
All
persons constructing a driveway approach within the public right-of-way
and/or portions of a driveway within the public right-of-way shall
be required to execute a covenant, prepared by the City Attorney,
that runs with the land which provides for a right of ingress and
egress, a waiver of damages, and indemnifies the city.
B.
If
an alternative material is used to construct the driveway approach,
other than broom finished gray Portland cement concrete, the covenant
shall require the Homeowner to maintain, repair, replace, or reconstruct
any portion of the driveway approach or the driveway which is damaged
or destroyed as a result of any activity within the public right-of-way
performed by the city, its agents, employees, or contractors, including
utility companies.
C.
This
covenant shall be executed and delivered to the City Engineer prior
to an encroachment permit being issued for the construction of the
improvements.
(Ord. 416 § 3, 1988; Ord. 951 § 1, 2007; Ord. 966 § 1, 2008)
All driveway approaches shall be constructed in the location
shown on the approved grading plan or site drainage plan. Any approach
deviating from that location shown on the approved plan shall be subject
to immediate removal and shall be replaced in the approved location
at the sole expense of the owner.
(Ord. 416 § 5, 1988; Ord. 951 § 1, 2007; Ord. 966 § 1, 2008)
A.
The
standards for construction of all driveway approaches shall be those
established by the Rancho Mirage Manual of Improvement Standards,
a copy of which shall be maintained by the City Engineer.
B.
The use of alternative paving surfaces and materials such as brick, stone, concrete pavers, stamped concrete, exposed aggregated concrete, etc. on the driveway approach and the portion of the driveway within the public right-of-way shall be permitted provided that the installation of such alternative paving surfaces and materials conform with the applicable standards of construction promulgated by the City Engineer as a part of the Rancho Mirage Manual of Improvements Standards referenced hereinabove and the required covenant is provided as set forth in section 15.68.030 above. In addition, the owner shall provide evidence that the use of such alternative paving surfaces and materials are not otherwise prohibited by any applicable private conditions, covenants or restrictions.
(Ord. 416 § 4, 1988; Ord. 951 § 1, 2007; Ord. 966 § 1, 2008)
