As used in this chapter, a “driveway” is that portion
of the street right-of-way between the pavement edge and the property
line which is designed and used for the interchange of traffic between
the public roadway pavement and the abutting property.
(Code 1994 § 32-31; Code 1965 § 26-27)
It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter or repair
any driveway in the City without first obtaining a permit therefor
and paying the permit fee as required in this chapter; provided however,
that no permit fee shall be required of a subdivider constructing
driveways as a part of street and sidewalk installation within the
subdivision, nor shall such fee be required when such driveway construction
occurs as a part of a special improvement district.
(Code 1994 § 32-32; Code 1965 § 26-28)
Any person desiring to obtain a permit for a driveway shall
file an application therefor with the City Manager. This application
shall be in writing and upon a form provided by the City and shall
contain such information showing the location of the driveway, the
type of construction, the length of the driveway and any other information
which may be required by the City Manager.
(Code 1994 § 32-33; Code 1965 § 26-29)
The permit fee for each driveway approved by the City Manager
shall be as established by resolution of the City Council.
(Code 1994 § 32-34; Code 1965 § 26-30)
The City Manager may, at his discretion, order the reconstruction,
alteration or repair of driveways and curbs associated therewith,
presently constructed or to be constructed under the terms of this
chapter, where the City Manager determines such to be an impediment
to the free movement of vehicles upon the streets or the economic
distribution of parking space at the curb of the aforementioned streets,
or to travel or safety of pedestrians thereon. Such notice to reconstruct,
alter or repair shall be given by registered or certified mail to
the owner of the premises involved, who shall commence such reconstruction,
alteration or repair within 30 days thereafter. If the owner fails
to so commence, the City may make such reconstruction, alteration
or repair, billing the costs of the same to such owner, who shall
be obligated therefor. The costs shall constitute a lien on the property
served by such driveway.
(Code 1994 § 32-35; Code 1965 § 26-31)
When, in the opinion of the City Manager, an abandoned driveway constitutes a hazard to vehicular traffic or to pedestrians within the City, the City Manager may order the removal of such driveway, the reconstruction to be made by the owner of the premises involved, notice having been given to such owner as provided in GJMC §
12.20.050. In the event of the failure of the owner to remove such driveway, restoring the curbline and sidewalk area, the City may undertake such removal and reconstruction, billing the owner for such removal and reconstruction as provided in GJMC §
12.20.050, and the owner shall be obligated therefor. The costs shall constitute a lien on the property served by such driveway.
(Code 1994 § 32-36; Code 1965 § 26-32)
The length of driveways and their location with respect to the
right-of-way lines of public streets shall be in accordance with standards
and specifications developed by the City Manager.
(Code 1994 § 32-37; Code 1965 § 26-34)
No more than two service driveways shall be permitted in 100
feet of frontage to allow entrance to a single business establishment.
No entrance or approach shall be located or constructed so as to interfere
with or prevent the proper location or functioning of any traffic
regulating device.
All service driveways, curb returns and expansion joints shall
be constructed according to specifications required by the City Manager.
(Code 1994 § 32-38; Code 1965 § 26-35)