§ 74-5. Driveways.

(a)

Village approval required. No person shall construct or maintain any driveway across any sidewalk or curbing without first obtaining a driveway permit from village hall.

(b)

Specifications for driveway construction. Specifications for driveway construction are as follows:

(1)

Width. For width specifications see subsection 100-404(2) of the village's zoning ordinance.

(2)

Interference with intersections. At street intersections a driveway shall not provide direct ingress or egress to or from the street intersection area and shall not occupy areas of the roadway deemed necessary by the village for effective traffic control or for highway signs or signals.

(3)

Interference with street. No driveway apron shall extend out into the street further than the face of the curb, and under no circumstances shall such driveway apron extend into the gutter area. All driveway entrances and approaches shall be constructed so that they shall not interfere with the drainage of streets, roadside ditches or roadside areas or with any existing structure on the right-of-way. When required by public works supervision to provide for adequate surface water drainage along the street, the property owner shall provide any necessary culvert pipe at his own expense.

(4)

Number of approaches limited. For number of approaches see subsection 100-404(2) of the village's zoning ordinance. Any two approaches shall be a minimum of ten feet apart.

(5)

Workmanship and materials. All driveway entrances and approaches (new or replacement), which are constructed across sidewalks, shall be concrete pavement in accordance with the requirements for driveway approach construction in the Village of Mukwonago Specifications, current edition.

(6)

Interference with water and sewer facilities. No driveway approach shall be constructed within ten feet of an existing sanitary lateral, water service, water hydrant or water service curb stop box unless such separation is determined to be non-practicable by public works supervision.

(7)

Location of driveway. No driveway may be constructed within 5 feet of a side yard lot line unless the supervisor of inspections determines that compliance with this separation is not practicable.

(8)

Permittee liable for damage or injury. The permittee shall assume all responsibility for any injury or damage to persons or property resulting directly or indirectly during construction or repair of driveway approaches or entrances. When the curb or gutter is removed, the new connection shall be of equivalent acceptable material, and the curb returns shall be provided or restored in a neat, workmanlike manner. Driveway surfaces shall connect with the street pavement and sidewalk in a neat workmanlike manner. Any sidewalk areas which are damaged or defective by reason of vehicle travel across the sidewalk shall be replaced in accordance with the requirements of section 74-3(e) and the Village Development Requirements, current edition.

(Ord. No. 880, § I, 9-16-14; Ord. No. 902, § VII, VIII, 7-21-15)