[Ord. #585, § 609A; Ord. #1103, § 37]
a.
All driveways shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width and shall be constructed of at least four inches of compacted subbase material and two inches of five-eighths-inch roadway stone or comparable material. Aprons shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
b.
Driveway Grades. Driveway grades shall not exceed 10% at any point along the entire length of the driveway. In addition, the driveway grade shall not exceed 8% for a distance of eight feet from the curbline, and a transition curve shall be provided between the eight-percent grade and any increase in grade.
c.
Driveway Side Slopes. The side slopes of driveways shall be topsoiled, seeded, fertilized and mulched or otherwise stabilized to prevent erosion. If banks exceed a two to one slope, and the slope face is not stable rock, retaining walls shall be constructed in a manner approved by the Township Engineer.
d.
Driveway Location. No driveway shall be located within five feet of a side lot line unless it is a common driveway for twin, duplex or multifamily dwelling units, or for single-family dwelling units within a Natural Resource Conservation Development Overlay Zone.
[Ord. #1932, 4-10-2007, amended]