§ 30-3-161. JOINT USE DRIVEWAY PERMITTED.

(A)

Vehicular access to a tract of land through a joint use driveway is permitted as an alternative to direct access to an abutting public or private street.

(B)

A joint use driveway used as alternative access for a single-family residential use may serve not more than eight dwelling units.

(C)

A joint use driveway that serves more than three residential units or non-residential lots must:

(a)

comply with the driveway requirements of the Transportation Criteria Manual adopted under Chapter 25-6 (Transportation); and

(b)

receive approval from the single office and be included in construction plans submitted with an application for final plat approval.

(D)

A joint use driveway that serves no more than three residential units or non-residential lots must:

(a)

comply with the driveway requirements of the Transportation Criteria Manual adopted under Chapter 25-6 (Transportation); and

(b)

receive approval from the single office and be included in construction plans submitted with an application for site plan approval.

(E)

Construction plans for a joint use driveway must comply with the road access requirements of the Travis County Fire Code and be approved by the Fire Code Official.

Source: City Code Section 25-6-451; County Code Section 82.302(d)(11); Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 031211-42; Ord. 20120426-137.