Terms or words used herein, unless otherwise
expressly stated, shall have the following meanings:
The portion of roadway adjoining the traveled way constructed
for the purpose of enabling a vehicle entering a roadway to increase
its speed to a rate at which it can safely merge with traffic.
Any driveway, street or other means of passage of vehicles
between the public roadway and abutting property, including acceleration
and deceleration lanes and such drainage structures as may be necessary
for the proper construction and maintenance thereof.
A line formed by the face of the existing curb or in its
absence the outer edge of the shoulder, along which curbing is or
may be located.
The portion of the roadway adjoining the traveled way constructed
for the purpose of enabling a vehicle that is exiting a roadway to
slow to a safe speed after it has left the mainstream of traffic.
Every entrance or exit used by vehicular traffic to or from
properties abutting a public road, including streets, lanes, alleys,
courts and ways, and shall be classified as follows:
SINGLE/FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYA residential driveway which serves:
MULTIFAMILY/COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAYA residential and/or commercial driveway which serves:
The narrowest width of a driveway measured perpendicular
to the center line of said driveway.
The exit of vehicular traffic from abutting properties to
a public roadway.
All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary
supplies for upkeep and maintenance, and also tools and apparatus
necessary for the proper construction and completion of the work.
The latest revision of highway construction specifications
issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
The distance along the right-of-way line in front of an abutting
property.
A road on the system of Township roads, including the entire
width between right-of-way lines, over which Middle Smithfield Township
has assumed jurisdiction.
The area within the right-of-way which has been constructed
for highway purposes, including roadbed, pavement, shoulders, slope,
sidewalks, drainage facilities and any other appurtenances.
The entrance of vehicular traffic to abutting properties
from a public road.
The Township's authorized representative assigned to inspect
permit operations.
The section of right-of-way between driveways from the pavement
edge or curb to the property line.
A driveway shared by and constructed to provide access to
more than one property.
Any structure or area which separates the paved traveled
ways for opposing directions of traffic.
To hold title to land for which a driveway permit is requested.
The edge of the main traveled portion (travelway) of any
street or road, exclusive of shoulder area.
Plain or reinforced cement concrete curb.
A driveway permit issued by Middle Smithfield Township pursuant
to this chapter.
Any natural person, firm, copartnership, association, corporation
or property owners' association filing an application for a driveway
permit.
Drawings which show the location, character and dimensions
of the proposed driveway and related road features, including layouts,
profiles, cross sections, drainage and other details.
The distance measured along the pavement edge or curb between
the property frontage boundary line and the near edge of the driveway.
A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation publication,
sometimes called "Bulletin 43," containing requirements for the maintenance
and protection of traffic on construction projects.
A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation publication containing
regulations governing the design, location and operation of all official
traffic signs, signals and markings on and along highways.
A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation publication containing
requirements for work area traffic control during highway maintenance
operations and utility work.
The area which has been acquired by Middle Smithfield Township
for public road purposes.
That portion of a road improved, designed or ordinarily used
for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk or shoulder.
The portion of the roadway (cartway), contiguous to the traffic
lanes, for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use and
for lateral support of base and surface courses and pavements.
The intersection of the shoulder slope with the side slope
or ditch slope.
A paved walkway, continuous for a reasonable distance and
an integral part of the highway, constructed solely for use by pedestrians.
Any aggregate such as aggregate cement, aggregate, bituminous
or lime pozzyolan, placed in such a manner as to provide a smooth,
stable, all-weather surface not subject to undue traveling.
The distance required by a driver traveling at a given speed
to stop the vehicle after an object on the roadway becomes visible
to the driver.
An amendment to a Township driveway permit issued by Middle
Smithfield Township.
That portion of a roadway for the movement of vehicles exclusive
of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.
Any sign, signal, marking or device placed or erected for
the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding vehicular traffic or
pedestrians or both.
The radius of an arc which approximates the turning path
of the exterior corner of a vehicle.
Every device in or by which any person or property is or
may be transported or drawn upon a highway. The term includes special
mobile equipment as defined in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Vehicle Code.
