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Home → Code of Ordinances → Title IX: General Regulations → Chapter 94: Streets and Sidewalks → Driveway Construction

§ 94.65 Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

  • Business Driveway Approach. A driveway approach providing ingress and egress to any property other than residential property.
  • Corner. The point of intersection of the lines of two street curb faces extended into the street intersection.
  • Curb Parking Space. A length of curb equal to 18 feet where an automobile or other vehicle can park.
  • Curb Return.That portion of a curb next to a driveway approach which includes the radius of curvature or the ramp-type lug on commercial or industrial type pavements and which connects the driveway approach to the street curb.
  • Driveway. A place on private property for the operation of automobiles and other vehicles.
  • Driveway Approach. An area, construction, or facility between the roadway of a public street and private property intended to provide access for vehicles from a roadway of a public street to private property. For clarification, a Driveway Approach must provide access to something definite on private property such as a parking area, a driveway, or a door at least seven feet wide intended and used for the entrance of vehicles.
  • Outside Sidewalk Line. A line parallel to the property line lying along the edge of the sidewalk nearest the street roadway or curb; or where no sidewalk exists, a line in the street right-of-way parallel to and four feet from the line of the private property.
  • Parcel of Land. A lot or lots, or a tract officially registered under one ownership.
  • Resident Driveway Approach. A driveway approach providing ingress and egress to residential property.

(Ord. 490, passed 8-23-63)

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