Earlier editions: 2026-07
Article VII — Streets and Public Works›Chapter 1 — STREETS›Part 4 — Construction›§ 7172. DRIVEWAYS.
Downey Municipal Code § 7172.4 Same: Width of Approaches
Downey Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Downey
Cite as: Downey Municipal Code § 7172.4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
The width of a driveway approach shall mean the width at the property line. In Zones R-1 and R-2, a residential driveway approach shall have a minimum width of 10 feet and a maximum width of 20 feet, and in all other zones the driveway approach shall have a minimum width of 12 feet for one-way driveways, a minimum width of 24 feet for two-way driveways, and a maximum width of 36 feet.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
§ 7172.4.2. SAME: SAME: EXCEPTION.¶
No driveway approach in any zone shall exceed the specified maximum width, or the width of the existing driveway on private property, unless the City Engineer finds that the public interest, safety, and welfare require a wider driveway approach and issues a written permit specifying the permitted width of such driveway approach.
(Added by Ord. 850, adopted 05-12-87)
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