12.20.240 Driveways – Permit required for certain installation variances – Application – Criteria for consideration – Fee – Appeal of denial.
A. The Director of Public Works may authorize issuance of a permit to construct and maintain driveways in excess of the limitations contained in CVMC 12.20.140 through 12.20.170. Applications for such special permits shall be made in writing to the Director of Public Works. The applicant shall specify the exact size and location of the proposed driveway and its relationship to nearby facilities, and shall provide justification for deviation from standard.
B. The Director of Public Works shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. Said approval, conditional approval or denial shall be based upon a presentation of sufficient justification for variance from City standards. Additional consideration shall be afforded the following criteria:
1. Traffic and pedestrian safety and convenience;
2. Volume and type of traffic use anticipated;
3. Relocation of existing facilities in the public right-of-way, e.g., street lights, signal standards and fire hydrants;
4. Destruction of landscaping or removal of trees;
5. Effect on nearby property;
6. Conformity with future street plans.
C. The required nonrefundable fee(s) shall accompany each application for such special permit. No application shall be considered unless such fee shall have been paid.
D. Decisions of the Director of Public Works shall be subject to appeal by the applicant to the City Council. Appeals shall be made in writing and shall be accompanied by the required nonrefundable fee(s). The decision by the City Council shall be final. (Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1811 § 1, 1978; Ord. 1415 § 1, 1972; Ord. 1205 § 2, 1969; prior code § 27.409).