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Memo to the Planning Commission/OA 97-9 <br /> July 22, 1997 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • • Developers and builders would have clear guidance regarding how wide a <br /> driveway could be. <br /> Builders would know prior to designing and siting a house how wide the <br /> driveway can be. This information could affect were the house is located <br /> on a particular lot and might even affect the design of the house. <br /> It is suggested that the maximum driveway width be set at 30 feet. The <br /> driveway width would be measured at the right-of-way. Outside of the right- <br /> of-way, the driveway could be widened beyond the established maximum <br /> width. A driveway width of 30 feet would be wide enough to accommodate all <br /> but the largest garages. Most 3 stall garages, when measured from one edge <br /> of the garage door to the other, are about 30 feet wide. <br /> Attached is a survey of other cities requirements for driveway widths. Of the <br /> 10 cities contacted two have no maximum width, one does not have a <br /> maximum width in the ordinance but has a policy of 24 feet, the remaining <br /> seven cities have maximum driveway widths ranging from 20 feet to 36 feet. <br /> Recommendation <br /> • It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the <br /> attached Ordinance No. 97- which establishes a maximum driveway <br /> width of 30 feet. <br /> • <br /> s:\planning\scott\oa97-9.doc <br />