Multiple driveways serving the same property must be separated by a minimum distance of 15 feet measured along the right-of-way line and 20 feet measured along the shoulder, ditch line, or curb. Local roadEvery public highway other than a State highway. (j)Auxiliary lanes. If the permittee has not completed all authorized work by the completion date specified on the permit, an application shall be submitted requesting a time extension. (3)Requests for removal of a median divisor will not be granted without the approval of the director. The provisions of this 441.1 amended September 2, 2011, effective September 3, 2011, 41 Pa.B. Future additional driveways shall consist of the following: (i)If the Department anticipates that a property may be subdivided and that such subdivision will result in an unacceptable number or arrangement of driveways or both, the Department may require the property owner to enter into an access covenant (Form CC-14) prior to issuance of a permit. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.6 (relating to general conditions). (iii)The permit shall be maintained by the permittee as a permanent record and remain in effect, subject to the permit conditions and this chapter, as long as the driveway or the facility authorized by the permit exists. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. (iii)The sight distances in Tables 1 through 4 apply only when highway grades are zero to 3.0%, either up or down. PennDOT: Please refer to the driveway design requirements, sec on 441.8, page 441-25 of the Pennsylvania Code, Title 67, Transporta on, Chapter 441, . (ii)In the event that other than rubber equipped machinery is authorized for use, the pavement and shoulders shall be protected by the use of matting, wood, or other suitable protective material having a minimum thickness of four inches. The Department may require design details which are more stringent than those specified in this chapter to insure the safe and efficient operation of any proposed driveway. Read Section 441.7 - General driveway requirements, 67 Pa. Code 441.7, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database . The Department will refund the general permit inspection fees on unused permits. Access driveways shall be appropriately surfaced with a stabilized material between the traveled way and the right-of-way line unless a higher type material is specified by the permit. 494-14-06 August 8, 2014 Page 2 . (iv)Responsibility for compliance with the terms of the permit cannot be assigned or transferred by the permittee without first obtaining approval from the Department after submitting Form M-948, Assignment of Permit or License. (h)Work completion notification. InspectorThe Departments authorized representative assigned to inspect permit operations. (e)Application procedure and required information. The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. (i)Grade of access driveway. If the Department determines that the permitted work is of sufficient magnitude or importance to warrant assignment of one or more employes to inspect the permitted work on a more than spot inspection basis, the permit will so indicate and the permittee shall be charged for all salary, overhead, and expenses incurred by the Department for inspection. Except for joint-use driveways, no portion of any access shall be located outside of the property frontage boundary line. (f)Site requirements. (i)The permittee shall provide and maintain all necessary precautions to prevent injury or damage to persons and property in accordance with instructions furnished by the district office. In case any dispute arises between the permittee and the Departments inspector, the Departments inspector shall have the authority to suspend work until the question at issue can be referred to and be decided by the district office. Improved areaThe area within the right-of-way which has been constructed for highway purposes, including roadbed, pavement, shoulders, slope, sidewalks, drainage facilities, and any other appurtenances. Thus, the State would have no liability for plaintiffs injuries caused by a fall in a pothole on the crosswalk of the lane. (C)When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration after leaving the driveway descends at 3.05.0%, sight distance in the direction of approaching descending highway traffic may be reduced by a factor of 0.6. OFFSET LEGAL SPEED LIMIT MEASURED BY DATE FOR. E-ZPass Customer Service Center: 877-736-6727. See Figure 3. All disturbed slopes or earthen areas shall be restored to their original condition, or in a manner approved by the Department. In exceptional cases, the Department in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, where applicable, may make exceptions. (2)The radii of internal curves shall be as large as possible to allow a direct movement from the highway into a proper position to obtain service or parking without any interference to other vehicles attempting the same maneuver. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (359915) to (359916), (216111) to (216112) and (358425). Medium volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 750 but less than 1500 vehicles per day. measured by for department use only: distance required the maximum length of roadway alon All curbing must be permanent curbing, as defined in 441.1 of this title (relating to definitions). This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.3 (relating to permit application procedure); and 67 Pa. Code 441.10 (relating to penalties and enforcement). Where the width of the highway right-of-way is insufficient to permit the construction of a needed auxiliary lane, the permittee shall provide any necessary additional right-of-way. Driveway approaches shall conform to the following standards: (1)The location and angle of an access driveway approach in relation to the highway intersection shall be such that a vehicle entering or leaving the driveway may do so in an orderly and safe manner and with a minimum of interference to highway traffic. SEG. Permits will not be issued for bus stop shelters or phone booths, or for advertising signs, liquid fuel pumps, loading platforms, weight scales, or any structure which the Department deems not proper for occupancy of the right-of-way. (6)The other action as may be deemed necessary or proper after consultation with the Office of Chief Counsel. (b)Additional grounds for revocation. 441.2. (3)Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection may be waived only if the intersecting highway radius extends along the property frontage to the extent that compliance is physically impossible. Addi onal sight distance should be provided at decision points. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code (2)Additional restrictions. This will enable the driveway slope to stay within the 8.0% slope limit. (B)When the highway grade ascends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be increased by a factor of 1.7. (3)Details of internal traffic circulation, parking, and traffic signs. Drainage control plan for other than minimum use driveways shall be as follows: (1)If it can reasonably be anticipated that there will be an increase in the flow of water onto the highway or into highway drainage facilities as a result of action by the applicant, or that there will be an increase in the flow of water onto the property of some other person as a result of any action authorized by the permit, a drainage control plan shall be submitted with the application. (3)If sight distance requirements as specified in this chapter cannot be met, the Department may: (i)prohibit left turns by exiting vehicles; (ii)restrict turning movements to right turns in and out of a driveway; (iii)require installation of a right turn acceleration lane or deceleration lane; (iv)require installation of a separate left turn standby lane; (v)alter the horizontal or vertical geometry of the roadway; or. A driveway normally used by not more than 25 vehicles per day, such as: (A)single family dwellings, duplex houses; or. Dimensions shall be selected from the range of values shown on the appropriate figure, unless site conditions warrant a deviation. (iii)The conditions, restrictions, and provisions of the permit. Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees shall not be payable by any of the following: (2)Political subdivisions of this Commonwealth. See Figure 3. Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. General requirements shall be as follows: (1)The ability of a driveway to safely and efficiently function as an integral component of a highway system requires that its design and construction be based on the amount and type of traffic that it is expected to serve and the type and character of roadway which it accesses. The principal liability of the permittee to the Department shall not preclude the permittee or the Department from bringing any action against the permittees contractor, subcontractor, engineer, architect, or any other person. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. changes effective through 52 Pa.B. (2)Left turn stand-by lanes. Publication 312 (7-14), Guide for Obtaining Minimum Use Driveway Permits . (C)When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration after leaving the driveway descends at 3.05.0%, sight distance in the direction of approaching descending highway traffic may be reduced by a factor of 0.6. (3)Applications for driveways providing access to drive-in-service developments shall, when requested, include information relative to the amount of storage provided between the service facility and the right-of-way, the number of service operations anticipated during peak periods, and the hours and days of operation. (g)Requesting permit time extension. (A)When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration, after leaving the driveway, ascends at 3.05.0%, the sight distance in the direction of approaching ascending traffic may be increased by a factor of 1.4. CurblineA line formed by the face of the existing curb or in its absence the outer edge of the shoulder, along which curbing is or may be located. (iii)Predicted flow in cubic feet per second. (2)Issuance of a permit shall be conditioned upon the Departments approval of the drainage control plan. The location of the pullover area should be based on reasonable sight distance. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.8 (relating to driveway design requirements). Purpose . Stopping sight distance The distance required by a driver traveling at a given speed to stop the vehicle after an object on the roadway becomes visible to the driver. (a)General rule. Sight Distance (Corner sight distance) The maximum distance that a driver can see objects such as traffic signs, pavement markings and moving objects. The area between the edge of the pavement and the right-of-way line shall be kept clear of all buildings, sales exhibits, business signs, vehicles, service equipment and similar items. Equipment damaging the highway shall conform with the following conditions: (i)To protect the pavement and shoulders, all equipment shall have rubber wheels or runners and shall have rubber, wood, or similar protective pads between the outriggers and the surface, unless otherwise authorized by the permit. (o)Traffic control devices. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops to a vehicle in the outside lane. Joint-use drivewayA driveway shared by and constructed to provide access to two or three properties. Low, medium, and high volume driveways which provide access to paved highways shall be paved within the right-of-way. The permittee shall fully indemnify and save harmless and defend the Commonwealth, its agents and employes, of and from all liability for damages or injury occurring to any person or persons or property through or in consequence of any act or omission of any contractor, agent, servant, employe, or person engaged or employed in, about, or upon the work, by, at the instance, or with the approval or consent of the permittee; from any failure of the permittee or any such person to comply with the permit or this chapter; and, for a period of two years after completion of the permitted work, from the failure of the highway in the immediate area of the work performed under the permit where there is no similar failure of the highway beyond the area adjacent to the area of the permitted work. Recommend 5-15 foot minimum on local roads. (C)If the sidewalk cross slope would exceed 6.0%, as indicated in clause (B) of this subparagraph, depress the entire sidewalk.