Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

18.375.070 Access, Easements and Maintenance

1. A.
   Pilot Program projects may utilize the draft infill and redevelopment public street standard. See Table 1B - Required Street Widths - Infill and Redevelopment Sites.
2. B.
   Driveway access:

   1. 1.
      The minimum driveway pavement width is 12 feet.
   2. 2.
      When constructed for common access to two or more dwellings, such as a shared driveway, a minimum clear pavement width of 20 feet is required.
   3. 3.
      In addition to the minimum pavement widths above, a 2 foot setback from the driveway is required. No setback is required for the shared portion of a driveway serving two properties.
   4. 4.
      All driveway configurations are subject to the requirements of the Fire Code.
3. C.
   Access Easement and Maintenance Agreements. An access easement and maintenance agreement, in a form acceptable to the City, is required when driveways, parking areas and open space are shared among the inhabitants of abutting lots.
4. D.
   Utility easements must be provided in accordance with 18.460.235.
5. E.
   Any required easements not included on the plat shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a building permit.

    

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3507 §8, 2026)

Effective on: 1/1/1901