337 (10 P. S. 160-1160-17). g = Percent grade of roadway divided by 100. SetbackThe lateral distance between the right-of-way line and the roadside building, liquid fuel pump island, display stand, or other object, which will result in space for vehicles to stop or park between such objects and the right-of-way line. Follow the guidance in . Smithfield v. Kessler, 882 A.2d 17, 23 (Pa. Cmwlth. (vi)Where the permittee has the responsibility to restore the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, under subparagraphs (i)(v), including instances where a presumption of responsibility has not been rebutted, the permittee shall have the duty to restore the improved area in accordance with the permit. 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. (vii)Location of all required traffic control devices. (ii)Low volume driveway, see Figure 8. (14)Insurance. Floor | Harrisburg, PA 17120 | 7177876899 | www.dot.state.pa.us . The applicant shall design his driveway using the values appropriate for the posted speed of the roadway being accessed. Driveway Slope. ft. home is a 5 bed, 4.0 bath property. See Figure 5. (iv)When the sidewalk is directly against the back of the curb and the sidewalk is at least five feet wide, the curb shall be sloped as shown in Figure 5 of this subsection. (2)In using Tables 1 through 6 the following additional requirements shall apply: (i)Tables 2, 4, and 6 shall be used in lieu of Tables 1, 3, and 5 only when combination traffic exceeds 5.0% of the total traffic using the proposed driveway. (4)The area between the right-of-way line adjacent to and on both sides of a driveway shall be used as a clear zone to provide a physical barrier between the traveled way and activity on private property. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.4 (relating to permit fees). Here are some mowing tips: . (7)Disposition of materials. (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. (b)General permit inspection fees. This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. Although driveway opening on to State highway was established prior to promulgation of the regulations, the regulation could be applied retroactively to reasonably limit ingress and egress since property is held subject to valid police power regulations made, and to be made, for the health and comfort of the people. Department of Transportation v. Longo, 510 A.2d 832 (Pa. Cmwlth. 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. Conditions for sight distance shall be as follows: (1)Access driveways shall be located at a point within the property frontage limits which provides at least the minimum sight distance listed in the appropriate following table: Table 1Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks exiting from driveways onto two-lane roads. 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. (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. Driveways serving properties located adjacent to a highway intersection shall be subject to the following: (1)There shall be a minimum ten foot tangent distance between the intersecting highway radius and the radius of the first permitted driveway. (B)If the driveway grade would exceed 8.0%, depress the outer edge of the sidewalk and maintain a maximum sidewalk cross slope of 6.0%. Application for Minimum Use Driveway (or "Create Minimum Use Driveway Application" in EPS) 08-2022 . Frontage widthThe distance along the right-of-way line in front of an abutting property. (5)The fines, imprisonment or other penalties as are provided by law. Open form follow the instructions. 1995). (2)Confiscation of the applicants permit by a police officer or authorized representative of the Department. The 2,865 sq. This includes providing appropriate end treatments on guard rail systems where existing guard rail is being broken by the driveway. Further work may not commence in the permitted area until the violation has been remedied. Please refer to PennDOT's highway occupancy permit regulation manuals, which can be obtained from the local District office, for further details. SidewalkA paved walkway, continuous for a reasonable distance and an integral part of the highway, constructed solely for use by pedestrians. Permit applications: (1)Shall be submitted in person or by mail on a properly completed Department Form M-945A. This area shall remain free of any obstructions which may interfere with a clear line of vision for entering or exiting vehicles. The provisions of this Chapter 441 adopted March 28, 1980, effective April 1, 1980, 10 Pa. B. Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. Stopping sight distanceThe 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. (i)The driveway approaches shall be installed 1 1/2 inches above the adjacent roadway or the gutter grade to maintain proper drainage. Minimum use drivewayA residential or other driveway which is used or expected to be used by not more than 25 vehicles per day. The location of the pullover area should be based on reasonable sight distance. (5)Distance from each existing and proposed driveway to the following: (i)Nearest intersecting street, road, and highway. See Figure 6. Sight distance requirements for driveways shall be in accordance with PennDOT regulations, 67 Pa. Code, Chapter 441, "Access to and Occupancy of Highways by Driveways and Local Roads," or successor publication. Turnpike Website. DirectorThe director of the Departments Bureau of Highway Services. When required, auxiliary lanes shall be constructed, at no cost to the Department, in accordance with the Roadway Construction Standards and Form 408. Table 4Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. construction safety and health regulations, 39 Fed. 2000d, as implemented by 49 CFR 21 and 23 CFR 230.101 et seq. (6)The other action as may be deemed necessary or proper after consultation with the Office of Chief Counsel. For sidewalks narrower than five feet, the curb will be sloped and the back edge of the sidewalk will be depressed (maximum 1 1/2 inches) to maintain an 8.0% maximum grade on the driveway. Driveway design requirements. (iii)an equitable interest in property under a sales agreement or an option to purchase; provided that the estate or other legal or equitable interest in property includes the use requested in the permit. Stopping sight distance is influenced by both vertical and horizontal alignment. (h)Sight distance. A driveway normally used by more than 1500 vehicles per day, which often requires traffic signalization, such as: (B)multi-building apartment or office complexes. Materials used in the construction of driveways shall meet the requirements of Form 408. 4159. (vi)Hydraulic computations showing effect of additional flow on existing highway drainage system. Thus, the State would have no liability for plaintiffs injuries caused by a fall in a pothole on the crosswalk of the lane. (b)Permit issued only to property owner. Driveway Sight Distance Measurements . Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees shall not be payable by any of the following: (2)Political subdivisions of this Commonwealth. The work shall be done at such time and in such a manner as shall be consistent with the safety of the public and shall conform to all requirements and standards of the Department including, but not limited to, Form 408. (ii)Posted speeds shall be used unless operating speeds vary from the posted speed by more than ten miles per hour, in which case the Department may require that operating speeds be used. Publication 90A Department publication containing requirements for work area traffic control during highway maintenance operations and utility work. Drainage pipe installed under driveways shall be at least 15 inches in diameter. (6)Shall contain proof that the applicant is an owner. (2)In the case of a temporary access for extracting natural resources for a period of no more than one year, any design requirement set forth in this chapter which cannot be met may be waived by the district engineer, provided conditions (i), (ii), (iii), and (v) of paragraph (1) of this subsection are satisfied. (iii)Medium volume driveway, see Figures 9, 11, and 12. 4772; amended August 3, 2018, effective August 4, 2018, 48 Pa.B. Divided highwayA highway divided into two or more roadways and so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between the roadways by providing an intervening space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section. Medians must be a minimum of six feet wide to allow for a pedestrian refuge area. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops for a vehicle in the outside lane. (iii)Predicted flow in cubic feet per second. (iii)The conditions, restrictions, and provisions of the permit. (B)When the highway grade ascends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be increased by a factor of 1.7. This will eliminate the need for depressing the back edge of the sidewalk. (C)Act of October 5, 1978 (P. L. 1104, No. Site requirements shall be as follows: (1)All nonresidential buildings shall be located a sufficient distance from the right-of-way line to provide ample driving area and parking off the right-of-way to prevent storage of vehicles on the access driveways and to prevent the back-up and turning of vehicles on the highway pavement. 4.0 Spacing Follow the guidance in Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. (3)The side slopes for driveway embankments within the right-of-way shall not be steeper than ten to one. (h)Sight distance. Ramps are intended to provide access from one roadway or roadway system to another with a minimum amount of conflict or interference from other traffic. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops to a vehicle in the outside lane. (i)Grade of access driveway. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). Permit applications shall be submitted in the name of the owner of the property. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). (2)Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, the permittee shall install adequate pipe under the driveway in accordance with Form 408. (2)The distance from the edge of pavement of the intersecting highway to the radius of the first permitted driveway shall be a minimum of 20 feet on curbed highways and 30 feet on uncurbed highways. (6)Sight distance in each direction from each proposed driveway. Highway Occupancy Permit Related Forms. (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. Ruch v. City of Philadelphia, 587 A.2d 830 (Pa. Cmwlth. (v)The permittee shall be principally liable to the Department for any failure to comply with the permit and this chapter. An access intended to serve more than three properties or to act as a connecting link between two or more roadways shall be, for the purpose of this chapter, considered a local road and not a driveway regardless of its ownership. (ii)Traffic control devices shall be provided in accordance with Publication 43 and Publication 90. (ii)The permittee shall be responsible for controlling dust conditions created by its operations. See Figure 11 and Figure 12. (2)A left turn standby lane shall be installed to separate and protect left turning vehicles whenever a median opening is permitted. (2)Electrically powered devices. Median openings shall consist of the following: (1)The removal of a portion of median divisor along a divided highway to provide access to and from traffic in both directions will not be permitted unless it is determined that the operating characteristics of the highway system will be improved by such action. Grade of access driveway shall be constructed in the following manner: (1)All driveways shall be constructed so as not to impair drainage within the right-of-way, alter the stability of the improved area, or change the drainage of adjacent areas. This curb shall be placed in line with existing curb or two feet back of the shoulder or ditch line on uncurbed highways. (B)apartments with five units or less. A driveway normally used by more than 1500 vehicles per day, which often requires traffic signalization, such as: (B)multi-building apartment or office complexes. (i)Grade of access driveway. The combination of highway speed, volumes, location, and arrangement of driveways and intersections may require the installation of an acceleration or deceleration lane, or both, to serve a proposed low, medium, or high volume driveway. The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. (4)The driveway will not create an area of undue traffic congestion on the highway. E-ZPass Customer Service Center: 877-736-6727. (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. This area shall remain free of any obstructions which may interfere with a clear line of vision for entering or exiting vehicles. Private roads and driveways 212.106(d) (4): Truck pulloffs and hazardous grades 212.106(d) (5): Temporary traffic control 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. The State is responsible for maintaining only those vehicular areas on its streets between curb lines. (iii)The sight distances in Tables 1 through 4 apply only when highway grades are zero to 3.0%, either up or down. See Figure 3. (e)Multiple driveways. (iii)All excess material and material that is not suitable for backfill shall be removed and disposed of outside the right-of-way as the work progresses. 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. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). Medium volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 750 but less than 1500 vehicles per day. (c)Permits not issued for certain structures. (k)Access driveway pavement. (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. (iii)The access covenant shall become a part of the permit, which shall be recorded in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds. A. (i)Plans for other than minimum use driveways. The proof shall be in the form of a copy of the valid legal document or court order verifying the applicants legal estate or interest in the property. (B)Location of traffic signal heads, poles, controller, and detectors. (iv)Relevant property lines and property lines extended to the roadway. It shall be extended around the driveway radii to the right-of-way line. Driveway design requirements. The following conditions shall apply to permits issued under the provisions of this chapter: (1)Scope of permit. (2)The district office may require the applicant to submit a traffic control plan if it is anticipated that a potential hazard or interference to vehicular or pedestrian traffic will result from performance of the work. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. M-950K - Obligation Bond (Driveway) M-950K1 - Blanket Obligation Bond (Driveway) M-950L - Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Driveway) M-950MPC - Land Use Questionnaire (Driveway) M-950R1 - Access Approval Procedure Worksheet and Sample Letter (Driveway) M-950S - Measuring Driveway Sight Distances (Driveway) TR-478A - Report on Compaction Density . "Intersection Sight Distance" in Chapter 9 of the 2004 AASHTO Green Book. (2)Where the access driveway approach and highway pavement meet, flaring of the approach may be necessary to allow safe, easy turning of vehicular traffic. (2)The director may revoke a permit for nonpayment of a fee specified in 441.4 (relating to permit fees) including default of a check submitted for the payment. Crigler v. City of Philadelphia, 667 A.2d 470 (Pa. Cmwlth. When required by the permit, a speed change lane of sufficient length and width shall be constructed to allow vehicles to safely decelerate or accelerate when entering or leaving the property. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (358426) and (216115) to (216117). (g)Requesting permit time extension. DepartmentThe Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth. PennDOT has responsibilities to accommodate both HOP Applicants/Permittees and the traveling public. 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. (i)The permittee shall be responsible for causing compliance with all terms and conditions of the permit by its employes, agents, and contractors. The permit to own and operate a traffic control device shall be requested by and issued to only the appropriate municipality. The permit, together with plans, relevant correspondence, and any supplements issued, will be microfilmed, and the microfilm record will be retained in the central permit office. Acceleration laneThe portion of roadway adjoining the traveled way constructed for the purpose of enabling a vehicle entering a roadway to increase its speed to a rate at which it can safely merge with traffic. 2002); appeal denied 814 A.2d 679 (Pa. 2002). Where possible, drainage releasesForm L-15 or CC-15will be obtained, by and at the expense of the applicant, from all property owners over whose land additional drainage will flow. (3)Details of internal traffic circulation, parking, and traffic signs. (3)Additional right-of-way for lanes. (4)Grade requirements in uncurbed shoulders within the right-of-way shall conform to Figure 1. For PA Turnpike concerns click the link below or call these numbers. The Department may also make such investigations and require such additional information as it deems necessary. The permittee shall, at his own expense, install and maintain all nonelectrically powered traffic control devices, as specified in the permit, which are required to provide for the safe and orderly movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or both. (v)If the permitted work is the proximate cause of damage to the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, beyond the adjacent area, the permittee shall be responsible for all remedial work and shall make all temporary and permanent restoration. 67 Pa. Code 441.8 - Driveway design requirements (2) The distance from the edge of pavement of the intersecting highway to the radius of the first permitted driveway shall be a minimum of 20 feet on curbed . A driveway normally used by more than 750 vehicles but less than 1500 vehicles per day, which does not normally require traffic signalization, such as: (C)service stations and small shopping centers or plazas. District officeAny of the 11 engineering district offices of the Department. Disposition of materials shall comply with the following: (i)The permittee shall keep the improved area free of all material which may be deposited by vehicles traveling upon or entering onto the highway during the performance of work authorized by the permit.