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Except for single-family and two (2) family dwellings, access to each parking space shall be from a private driveway and not from a public street, unless all driveway separation requirements are met.

A. One (1) Way Driveway Width: One (1) way driveways shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') in width.

B. Two (2) Way Driveway Width: Two (2) way driveways shall be of a minimum width as follows:

1. Twelve feet (12') for a single-family dwelling, providing access to parking spaces directly off of a street without having to go past another building.

2. Sixteen feet (16') for a single-family or a two (2) family dwelling that must go past another building to access parking spaces, with a minimum unobstructed two-foot (2') width on both sides of the driveway; or a two (2) family dwelling, providing access to parking spaces directly off of a street without having to go past another building.

3. Eighteen feet (18') for a single-family or a two (2) family dwelling that must go past another building to access parking spaces where there are obstructions (i.e., walls, trees, etc.) adjacent to one (1) or both sides of the driveway.

4. Twenty-eight feet (28') for commercial, manufacturing and all other residential developments for the drive approach, and twenty-five feet (25') for the drive aisles.

5. Additionally, a minimum of twenty feet (20') is required for any dwelling or building when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from fire department vehicle access. Vertical clearance, surface, turnarounds and other requirements contained in the International Fire Code shall apply. Exceptions and modifications may apply as approved by the fire chief.

6. Garages accessed by a twenty-foot (20') wide paved rear alley shall have a minimum twenty-five-foot (25') setback from the alley; provided, that the dwelling fronts on:

a. A public street; or

b. A private street which meets the public street pavement-width standard.

C. Garage and Carport Spaces: Garage and carport spaces shall be counted as one (1) parking space unless such garage or carport is a minimum of four hundred eighty (480) square feet with a minimum width of twenty feet (20'). (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2023-01-008, 1-5-2023)