Monterey Municipal Code Div. 3 Requirements, Standards and Specifications

All work for which a permit has been issued under the provisions of this Article shall conform to current standards and specifications established by the Public Works Director. In the absence of specific standards and specifications, recognized standards of construction or approved practices shall govern the work. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

a. Total width.The total width of all driveways shall not exceed 40% of the actual lot frontage for lots zoned for multi-family use. The total width of all driveways shall not exceed 50% of the actual lot frontage for lots with all other zones. Driveway width is measured at the curb line and includes the depressed and transition sections. In the absence of curbs, the line of measurement for width shall be as determined by the Public Works Director.

b. Width.

1.Commercial and industrial driveways shall not be less than 16 feet and shall not exceed 35 feet, except that this width may be increased to 40 feet from common driveways or along streets on which the posted speed is 40 miles per hour or greater. All commercial and industrial driveways shall have transition sections at either side of the driveway four (4) feet in length.

2.Driveways for residential uses shall be as follows:

The transition sections on each side of all residential driveways shall be two feet in width.

c. Distance from curb returns.

1. Intersecting streets.No driveway will be permitted within ten (10) feet of any curb return. Commercial and industrial driveways on arterial streets may be prohibited within 100 feet from the projected property line of intersecting street where the intersection is signalized, planned for signalization or intersection capacity is critical.

2. Alleys.No driveways will be permitted within six (6) feet from the projected alley curb face.

d. Right of way encroachment.No permit will be issued if the driveway will serve a proposed or existing off-street parking space which would encroach over or upon the public right of way.

e. Distance from utility or safety devices.Driveways shall clear all public facilities such as electroliers, traffic signal standards, utility poles, fire hydrants and street trees by a minimum distance of three (3) feet. Any relocation of public facilities required to maintain such clearance shall be at the expense of the owner who is installing the driveway approach and such relocation shall only be accomplished with the approval of the Public Works Director.

f. Distance between driveways.A full curb height shall be maintained for a minimum distance of six (6) feet between the transition of adjoining driveways. When physically possible, no driveway shall be constructed which results in a curb length between driveways in excess of 14 feet unless the curb length is at least the length of one standard parking space. Wherever possible, the total space between driveways shall be in multiples of 22 feet.

g. Common use driveways.Joint use of driveways may be permitted in special cases. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

All abandoned driveways shall be removed and replaced with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk to fit the existing line and grade of the adjacent standard curb, gutter and sidewalk within 30 days after the driveway has become abandoned. Any driveway not removed or reconstructed within the time limit above specified, shall be subject to the provisions of Section 32-37.

Driveways may be prohibited at locations where, in the opinion of the Public Works Director, unusual traffic hazards would be created by the installation of such driveways. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

All driveways in single-family residential areas shall be located to provide for one on-street parking space for each residential lot.

a.Driveway location and dimension may be slightly modified by the Public Works Director when, in his opinion, topographical or terrain conditions dictating the provisions of this Article would result in an unsafe or unusable driveway or would deprive the owner of the use of his property.

b.Upon application by the owner or his authorized agent, the City Council may modify the requirements, standards and specifications as set forth in Division 3 herein whenever it is found unique conditions exist which make said modifications necessary or desirable. Unique conditions include, but are not limited to, the proposed or existing landscaping, type of business and the method of operation and the grounds set forth in subsection (a) herein.

In granting such exceptions, the City Council may impose reasonable conditions to ensure the public safety, including improvements to public property outside the subject property and the requirements that the owner modify the driveways if the conditions on which the modification was granted are changed or if the driveways become a hazard to public safety. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

The use of culverts under driveways is to be minimized. Whenever they must be installed, the work shall only be done with the written approval of the Public Works Director. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

Any cuts made in exposed concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, curb and gutter, driveway or paving shall be defined by a saw cut to a depth of not less than one-sixth the thickness of such concrete to a maximum of one and one-half inches. All cuts in concrete shall be made to the nearest score line unless otherwise permitted by the Public Works Director. Cuts in asphalt paving shall be kept as straight and uniform as practical. The Public Works Director may require removal of additional concrete or asphalt when necessary to present a suitable appearance upon restoration. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

A permittee under this Article, in the conduct of the work authorized by a permit issued by this Article, shall provide, erect and maintain such lights, barriers, warning signs and other safeguards as are necessary to protect the public. The permittee shall also give particular attention to facilitating the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and shall, when directed by the Public Works Director, provide adequate pedestrian walkways. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

After completion of all work under this Article, the permittee shall exercise reasonable care in inspecting and maintaining the areas affected by the work done. For a period of one (1) year after the completion of the work, the permittee shall repair and make good any injury or damage to the street which would not have occurred had such work not been done. By the acceptance of the permit, the permittee agrees to comply with such requirements. The permittee shall, upon notice from the Public Works Director, immediately repair any injury or damage or nuisance in any portion of the right-of-way resulting from the work done under the permit. In the event that the permittee fails to act within a reasonable time or should the exigencies of the injury or damage require repairs or replacement before the permittee can be notified or can respond to the notification, the City may, at its option, make the necessary repairs, replacement or perform the necessary work and the permittee shall be charged with all the expenses incurred in the performance of the work. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)