Ross Municipal Code § 403.1 Definitions

Turnarounds are required on driveways and dead-end roads.

Driveway turnarounds shall have a minimum inside radius of 27 feet and outside turning radius of not less than 47 feet. If a hammerhead/T is used instead, the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length, but less than 800 feet in length, shall provide a turnout near the midpoint of the driveway in addition to a turnaround at the end of the driveway. Where the driveway exceeds 800 feet, turnouts shall be provided not more than 300 feet apart.

A turnaround shall be provided on driveways over 150 feet in length and shall be within fifty (50) feet of the building.

Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. Where parcels are zoned five (5) acres or larger, turnarounds shall be provided at a maximum of 800-foot intervals.

Section 403.1.10 of Chapter 4 is hereby deleted and the following language substituted in its place:

403.1.10 Gate entrances .

All gates shall open fully to provide an unobstructed passage width of not less than 16 feet or a minimum of two feet wider than the approved net clear opening of the required all weather roadway or driveway and a minimum net vertical clearance of 15 feet.

All gates providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located at least thirty (30) feet from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on that Road.

Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gated entrance, a forty-foot turning radius shall be used.

Security gates shall not be installed without approval. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. Approval shall be by the local authority having jurisdiction. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times.

Section 403.1.11 is hereby added as follows:

403.1.11 Restricted access . Where emergency vehicle access is restricted because of secured access roads or driveways or where immediate access is necessary for life saving or firefighting purposes, the code official is authorized to require a key access to be installed in an accessible location. The key access shall be of a type approved by the code official and shall contain keys or an approved key switch to gain necessary access as required by the code official.