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Belleville City Zoning Code

§ 23-6.15

Additional Driveway Standards.

[Ord. No. 3134; amended 4-12-2022 by Ord. No. 3644]
a. 
Driveways shall be minimum 12 feet width and all driveways shall be constructed of four inches of compacted sub-base material and two inches of 3/8-inch roadway stone or comparable material.
b. 
Driveways shall not exceed 10% at any point along entire length of the driveway. In addition, the driveway grade shall not exceed 8% for a distance of eight feet from the curb line and transition curve shall be provided between said 8% grade and any increase in grade.
c. 
The side slopes of driveways shall be top-soiled, seeded, fertilized and mulches or otherwise stabilized to prevent erosion. If banks exceed a 2:1 slope, and the slope face is not stable, rock retaining walls shall be constructed in a manner approved by the Construction Official/Zoning Official or Township Engineer.
d. 
No driveway shall be located within five feet of a side lot line unless it is a common driveway for attached duplex or multi-family dwelling. No driveway pavement area shall be wider than 1/2 the width of a lot.
e. 
Exception if Existing Driveway is Being Resurfaced. Approved on plan by the Construction Official/Zoning Official or Township Engineer.