The purpose of the regulation of driveways is to alleviate or prevent congestion of the public right-of-way and to promote the safety and general welfare of the public by establishing minimum requirements for driveways based on the use of the land.

(2013 Code, § 11.62)  (Ord. 377, passed 7-7-1994; Ord. 753 passed 3-30-2006; Ord. 789, passed 1-3-2008)

1. Application. The provisions of this subchapter apply to the required and non-required driveways in all zones.
2. Use of driveway. No required off-street driveway shall be used for an open sales lot or for open storage.
3. Maintenance. The owner of the principal use, uses, or structure shall maintain the driveway and curbs in a neat and adequate manner.
4. Shared driveways. Driveways serving more than 1 lot or parcel of land may be approved by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals except when said plans are part of the platting process, at which time such driveways shall be approved by the Planning Commission. The Board of Adjustment and Appeals in approving shared driveways shall require the following:
   1. A property owner’s association or maintenance agreement for the driveway must be executed designating the party responsible for maintaining the driveway, and granting that party the right to assess all properties benefitting from the driveway for the cost of maintenance. The agreement also shall grant the city the right to enter and maintain the driveway when it deems necessary to maintain safe access, and to charge the cost of such maintenance back to the property owners.
   2. When the proposed shared driveway is an existing driveway, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall review the condition of the driveway and make a determination as to whether the driveway must be upgraded to ensure proper and safe access. If the Board of Adjustment and Appeals determines that the driveway must be upgraded, the homeowner’s association or property owners will be required to execute a developer’s agreement with the city for the improvement of the driveway.

(2013 Code, § 11.62)  (Ord. 377, passed 7-7-1994; Ord. 506, passed 12-2-1997; Ord. 753 passed 3-30-2006; Ord. 789, passed 1-3-2008) Penalty, see § 151.999

1. Access. No vehicle shall be allowed to access a lot or parcel of land except at the approved driveway location.
2. Turn around area. Construction of on-site turn around facilities is required for multiple-family, business, and industrial uses in order to eliminate any backing out onto the street.
3. Traffic flow. Driveways shall be designed so that vehicles may enter, circulate, park, and exit parking facilities in a convenient and orderly fashion. The traffic generated by any use shall be channeled and controlled in a manner that will avoid congestion on the streets, traffic hazards, and excessive traffic through residential areas, particularly commercial vehicles.
4. Surfacing. Except for driveways for single-family dwellings within the Agricultural Preservation (AG), Rural Residential (RR), Low-Density Residential (R-1A), Urban Residential (R-1B), and Old Shakopee Residential (R-1C) Zones, the entire driveway shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete, . Driveways leading to parking spaces for only 1 or 2 vehicles, and driveways in excess of 50 feet in length in the Agricultural Preservation (AG) and Rural Residential (RR) Zones, may be surfaced with other material which is dust-free and impervious to penetration by water.
5. Curb cuts. The number and size of driveways intersecting with city streets shall be in accordance with Ch. 90 and as approved by the City Engineer. Driveways onto county roads are regulated by the County Engineer. Driveways onto state and federal highways are regulated by the State Department of Transportation.
6. Driveway setback. Driveways be setback a minimum of 5 feet from any side or rear lot line, except in the Old Shakopee Residential (R-1C) Zone driveways may be setback 3 feet from a side property line if the property was a lot of record prior to May 3, 1977, and there are no underlying easements in the location of the driveway.
7. Number of driveways. A maximum of 1 driveway per 200 feet of frontage shall be allowed for multiple-family, business, and industrial uses.
8. Driveway widths. Driveways widths shall be as approved by the City Engineer.
9. Driveway location. Driveways shall be located outside the sight triangle and as far as possible from any street corner. Driveway locations shall be selected to cause the least interference with the movement of traffic on streets.
10. Emergency vehicles. All driveways shall have a minimum width of 10 feet with a pavement strength capable of supporting emergency vehicles.
11. Maximum driveway grade. No driveway grade shall exceed 10% within 25 feet of the property line, or such other grade as approved by the City Engineer.

(2013 Code, Shakopee Code 11.62)  (Ord. 377, passed 7-7-1994; Ord. 753 passed 3-30-2006; Ord. 789, passed 1-3-2008)  Penalty, see Shakopee Code 151.999