Chapter 12.05
SERVICE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Sections:
12.05.010 Definition – Application for permit.
12.05.020 Maximum length of service driveways hereby approved.
12.05.010 Definition – Application for permit.
The term “service driveway” as used herein shall mean any concrete driveway constructed in accordance with city standard specifications in or upon any street and intended for use and used by the public. It shall be unlawful to construct and maintain any service driveway in the city of Burns without first securing a permit.
Any property owner desiring to obtain a permit for a service driveway or driveways to serve his property shall file application therefor with the city street superintendent; said application shall be in writing and shall contain information showing the type of construction, the length of driveways desired, location of driveway, and any other information which may be required by the city street superintendent.
Such driveways shall be in accordance with the specifications furnished by the city street superintendent as to design and shall not exceed the following maximum lengths, and if the city street superintendent finds that such driveways will be a menace to the safety of the city, the city street superintendent shall issue a rejection of such permit. If, however, the driveways meet with all requirements, then the city street superintendent shall issue a permit for the construction thereof of such driveway. [Ord. 314 § 1, 1941]
12.05.020 Maximum length of service driveways hereby approved.
If only one service driveway is desired, the maximum length approved shall be as follows:
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Frontage |
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Length |
|---|---|---|
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30 to 50 feet |
One driveway |
35 feet with or without ramps |
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Over 50 feet |
One driveway |
35 feet with or without ramps |
|
Over 75 feet |
Two driveways |
35 feet or one 40-foot with or without ramps |
If more than one service driveway is desired for frontage up to 100 feet, the maximum length of driveway will be 30 feet with or without ramps, and not more than two such driveways will be permitted. [Ord. 477, 1965; Ord. 314 § 2, 1941]
12.05.030 Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, on conviction thereof in the clerk’s court, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding 50 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. [Ord. 314 § 3, 1941]