DIVISION 3. - CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Central Falls, RI.
The text
Sec. 32-115. - Size and location of openings.#
(a)
Width of openings. The width of curb cut and driveway openings shall be as follows:
(1)
The maximum width of any curb cut or driveway opening for any residential purpose shall not exceed 18 feet when designed to accommodate one car, or 24 feet when designed to accommodate two cars.
(2)
The maximum width of a curb cut or driveway opening for any purpose other than residential shall not exceed 20 feet when designed for one-way traffic, and 34 feet when designed for two-way traffic.
(3)
For the purpose of this division, the distance of a curb cut, or driveway opening is to figure as a distance from the point of tangency, to the point of tangency of the radius turns or turnstones.
(b)
Distance to street intersection. The distance of curb cuts and driveway openings from street intersections shall be as follows:
(1)
No curb cut or driveway opening shall be located within 25 feet of the intersection, of the prolongation of the curblines, unless authorized by the director of public works or traffic division.
(2)
In no case shall a curb cut or driveway opening be located on the radius corner of any streets, roadway, or highways of the city unless authorized by the director of public works or the traffic division.
(c)
Distance between curb cuts or driveway openings on same lot. When more than one curb cut or driveway opening is located on the same lot, they shall be separated by a distance of at least 26 feet in areas where curb parking is allowed and at least six feet in areas where curb parking is not allowed.
(d)
Number permitted. No more than two curb cuts or driveway openings shall be permitted on the street frontage of any lot, except, that three curb cuts or driveway openings may be permitted if the distance between the lot lines within which the curb cuts or driveway openings are located exceeds 185 feet.
(e)
Distance to the lot line. A curb cut or driveway opening may be constructed beginning directly on the lot line, provided, that all of the restrictions set forth in the zoning ordinance can also be met.
(f)
Curved curb radius turnstones. Curved curb radius turnstones shall have a two-foot radius, constructed for a 90-degree angle along the tangents, or end of the straight curbing and shall be a minimum of six inches in thickness, and a minimum depth of 18 inches. The type of material used shall be granite or an approved equal.
(g)
Angle of driveway to property line. No driveway shall be constructed so as to cause an exiting vehicle to cross the driveway opening within the sidewalk area at an angle of less than 45 degrees.
(Code 1973, § 16-18-7; Code 1994, § 34-96)
Sec. 32-116. - Materials.#
Materials used in work performed under the provisions of this division shall be those as specified by the director of public works.
(Code 1973, § 16-18-8; Code 1994, § 34-97)
Sec. 32-117. - Sidewalks.#
(a)
General conditions. The sidewalk is to be kept in a cleared, safe, and passable condition at all times during the construction of a curb cut or driveway opening.
(b)
Repairs. Any repairs or replacement of the sidewalk necessitated by the construction of a curb cut or driveway opening shall be made within the time period of the curb cut permit; and shall be a prerequisite for the approval of construction and acceptance of the curb cut, or driveway opening, by the city.
(c)
Materials. The materials and type of construction used in the repair or replacement of sidewalks shall be the same as that which exists on the particular lot.
(Code 1973, § 16-18-9; Code 1994, § 34-98)
Sec. 32-118. - Safeguards.#
At all times during which any work under this division is being performed, and until work is completed and approved by the director, the contractor or permittee shall maintain all necessary barriers, lights and other safeguards for the prevention of accidents and for the protection of public and private property.
(Code 1973, § 16-18-10; Code 1994, § 34-99)
Sec. 32-119. - Removal of rubbish.#
After all work is completed, the contractor, permittee or other person in charge of such work shall remove all rubbish, waste and excess materials, and leave the street, roadway or highway, in a neat and clean appearing condition.
(Code 1973, § 16-18-11; Code 1994, § 34-100)