Kingdom City Driveway Construction Permits and Standards ordinance (§ 510.100)

A. Permit Required. Prior to the construction of or improvement of any private driveway entering into or exiting from the Village street, road, or alley, the owner, contractor, or other person constructing or improving the private driveway shall first obtain a permit from the Street Superintendent of the Village.

B. Number, Distance Allowed. No parcel shall be allowed more than one (1) driveway entrance onto any public street, except that corner lots may have one (1) on each street. No driveway may be added within twenty (20) feet of any intersection nor within twenty (20) feet of any existing driveway.

C. Shared Driveways Prohibited. After August 1, 2025, each driveway constructed shall be entirely on the lot where the building it serves is located. Shared driveways will not be allowed.

D. Culvert To Be Constructed; Exceptions. No permit shall be issued unless the plans and specifications for the construction or improvement of the driveway call for the placement of a drainage culvert meeting Village construction specifications; provided, however, that the Village Maintenance Superintendent may issue a permit where it is determined by him/her that proper drainage and conservation of Village streets, roads, and alleys do not require the placement of such a culvert under a proposed driveway.

E. Permit Fees. All applications for permits hereunder shall be accompanied by an application fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00), payable to the Village.

F. Construction Of Driveway Entrances For Residential Properties. Driveway entrances for residential properties, which shall include commercial businesses operating out of residential districts, such as an in-home occupation, shall comply with the following standards:

1. All driveway approaches shall be concrete or asphalt.

2. The minimum depth of concrete or asphalt shall be six (6) inches.

3. The minimum width of driveway entrances shall be twelve (12) feet.

4. The maximum width of driveway entrances shall be twenty (20) feet.

5. Each driveway entrance shall have two-foot wing approaches, six (6) inches in depth.

6. A smooth cut is required on the street where a driveway entrance is connected.

7. Curb and gutter requirements (cuts and construction) shall be provided for on all roadways currently having curbs and gutters.

8. The minimum depth of a driveway entrance shall be no less than six (6) feet from the edge of the pavement.

G. Construction Of Driveway Entrances For Commercial Properties. Driveway entrances for commercial properties shall comply with the following standards:

1. All driveway approaches shall be concrete.

2. The minimum depth of concrete shall be six (6) inches.

3. The minimum width of driveway entrances shall be twenty (20) feet.

4. The maximum width of driveway entrances shall be forty (40) feet.

5. Each commercial driveway entrance shall have a five-foot radius and be a minimum of six (6) inches in depth.

6. A smooth cut is required on the street where a driveway entrance is connected.

7. Curb and gutter requirements (cuts and construction) shall be provided for on all roadways currently having curbs and gutters.

8. The minimum distance from the edge of the pavement to the back of the approach shall be no less than six (6) feet in length.

H. Exceptions. A request for an exception from the requirements of this Section may be filed with the Village Clerk on a form available in the office of the Village Clerk requesting an exception to the driveway entrance specifications. Such a request shall state why it is not feasible to comply with the requirements of this Article and what alternatives are proposed. Upon receipt of such a request, the Village Clerk shall forward and make the same available to the Village Street Superintendent, and the request shall be reviewed by the Village Street Superintendent who shall grant the request if he/she determines that compliance with the strict rules of this Section are not feasible and the alternative suggested achieves the same or better results. A request for an exception must be accompanied by a review fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00).