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. DRIVEWAY SIGHT DISTANCE (aka Clear sight distance) The minimum distance that a driver of a vehicle, situated at eye level, 3.5 changes effective through 52 Pa.B. General inspection fees shall be used to defray costs incurred by the Department in spot inspection of permitted work or subsequent inspection after the permitted work has been completed, to insure compliance with the permit and this chapter; they shall be as follows: (c)Exemptions. (2) The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. Any open trench or hole shall be adequately barricaded to prevent possible injury to pedestrians and the motoring public. (3)Where the highway is curbed, driveway approaches shall be installed 1 1/2 inches above the adjacent highway or gutter grade to maintain proper drainage. Access driveways shall be permitted at locations in which: (1)Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. Requirements for traffic control devices shall be as follows: (1)Nonelectrically powered devices. Although the Department of Transportation had authority to approve satisfactory completion of roadwork authorized by its permit, regulations did not confer upon the Department the authority to permit landowner to open and operate a new land use; Township had authority to enforce its zoning ordinance and land development regulations, and had final approval of the land development and issuance of the required certificate of occupancy. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. 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. Hearing officer committed no abuse of discretion by order approving application for highway occupancy permit upon conditions that permittee pay for traffic signal and driveway access as this was within exercise of power to make reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of highways and flow of traffic thereon. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.4 (relating to permit fees). This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.3 (relating to permit application procedure); and 67 Pa. Code 441.10 (relating to penalties and enforcement). g = Percent grade of roadway divided by 100. (3)The driveway will not create a hazard. See Figure 6. The longitudinal slope of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. Roadway sight distance right. Driveway Slope. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. (d)Permits not issued for certain highways. (a)General rule. Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 800-331-3414. When the distance between multiple driveways is 50 feet or less measured along the shoulder or ditch line, the area between shall be clearly defined by permanent curbing. 72 containing the Departments design standards for roadway construction. Signs shall conform to the requirements of Publication 68. (4)When curb exists adjacent to the proposed driveway, the line and grade of the existing curb shall be matched, unless otherwise authorized by the permit. measured by for department use only: distance required the maximum length of roadway alon (3)Details of internal traffic circulation, parking, and traffic signs. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: High volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 1500 vehicles per day. (b)General permit inspection fees. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). (3)Applications for driveways providing access to drive-in-service developments shall, when requested, include information relative to the amount of storage provided between the service facility and the right-of-way, the number of service operations anticipated during peak periods, and the hours and days of operation. (e)Multiple driveways. Drainage pipe installed under driveways shall be at least 15 inches in diameter. 2005); apeal denied 903 A.2d 539 (Pa. 2006). SidewalkA paved walkway, continuous for a reasonable distance and an integral part of the highway, constructed solely for use by pedestrians. 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. (12)Maintenance. (m)Newspaper or mail receptacles. (h)Work completion notification. It is in the public interest to regulate the location, design, construction, maintenance and drainage of access driveways, local roads, and other property within State highway right-of-way for the purpose of security, economy of maintenance, preservation of proper drainage and safe and reasonable access. Traffic control deviceAny sign, signal, marking or device placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding vehicular traffic or pedestrians, or both. The fact that the Department of Transportation issued a highway occupancy permit for direct access does not preempt the townships ability to abide by its duly enacted ordinance, which contains safety standards stricter than the Departments. (3)Access to a property which abuts two or more intersecting streets or highways may be restricted to only that roadway which can more safely accommodate its traffic. 8372 (December 31, 2022). 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. (2)Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, the permittee shall install adequate pipe under the driveway in accordance with Form 408. Drainage pipe installed under driveways shall be at least 15 inches in diameter. Please refer to PennDOT's highway occupancy permit regulation manuals, which can be obtained from the local District office, for further details. (iv)Relevant property lines and property lines extended to the roadway. 8372 (December 31, 2022). (3)Governmental authorities organized under the laws of this Commonwealth. Additional grounds for revocation shall be as follows: (1)The Secretary may revoke a permit whenever he determines that the driveway or approaches or their use constitute a hazard to traffic or interferes with the proper use of the highway by the Department or the public. V = Velocity of vehicle (miles per hour). 4904), makes it a misdemeanor for a person to mislead a public servant in performing an official function by making any written false statement which the person does not believe to be true. (g)Curbing. Permittee responsibilities shall be as follows: (i)The permittee shall pay all fees, costs, and expenses incident to or arising from the project, including the cost of related highway improvements which increased traffic or surface drainage may necessitate. AccessA driveway, street or other means of passage of vehicles between the highway and abutting property, including acceleration and deceleration lanes and such drainage structures as may be necessary for the proper construction and maintenance thereof. (ii)The permittee shall be responsible for controlling dust conditions created by its operations. 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. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (62045) and (62046). A description of each classification and typical examples of land uses normally associated with each follows: (i)Minimum use driveway, see Figure 7. (iii)If work is stopped on a project for any reason, other than at the end of any normal work day, and any ditch or trench, in the opinion of the Department, remains open for an unreasonable period, the permittee, if so directed, shall refill the ditch or trench and work shall not be resumed until the permittee is prepared to proceed immediately with the work to its completion. The applicant shall pay notary and recording costs including the cost of recording the permit in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds when required, and the cost of all drainage releases. (2)A left turn standby lane shall be installed to separate and protect left turning vehicles whenever a median opening is permitted. c. This curb shall be placed in line with existing curb or two feet back of the shoulder or ditch line on uncurbed highways. (iii)If the equipment damages the pavement or shoulders, the permittee shall restore the pavement or shoulders to their former condition, at the expense of the permittee. 3.0 Intersection Sight Distance / Vision Corners . 22801 (June 24, 1974) and 29 CFR 1926.1 et seq. Recommend 5-15 foot minimum on local roads. The Hidden Driveway Sign (W11-103) shall be authorized for use to denote the presence of a driveway or alley at which the sight distance is restricted. Form 408The latest revision of highway construction specifications issued by the Department. Maintenance and protection of traffic shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Department, as set forth in Publication 43 and Publication 90. Driveways shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained in such a manner as not to interfere or be inconsistent with the design, maintenance and drainage of the highway. (g)Curbing. Follow the guidance in . (ii)In the event of failure or neglect by the permittee to perform and comply with the permit or the provisions of this chapter, the Department may immediately revoke and annul the permit and order and direct the permittee to remove any or all structures, equipment, or property belonging to the permittee or its contractors from the legal limits of the right-of-way and to restore the right-of-way to its former condition. FDM 11-10-5.1 when evaluating driveways and road/street connections for intersection sight distance(ISD) and vision corner requirements. Requirements for traffic control devices shall be as follows: (1)Nonelectrically powered devices. Pavement edgeThe edge of the main traveled portion of any highway, exclusive of shoulder. Private roads and driveways 212.106(d) (4): Truck pulloffs and hazardous grades 212.106(d) (5): Temporary traffic control 1242, the Act . Permit applications shall be submitted prior to the construction of any building which the proposed driveway will serve to assure that the driveway can be constructed in accordance with this chapter. 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. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. (5)Charitable organizations which are exempt from or in compliance with act of August 9, 1963, P. L. 628, No. Meets 441 minimum safe stopping sight distance (Ch. (3)The side slopes for driveway embankments within the right-of-way shall not be steeper than ten to one. 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. The number and location of entrances which may be granted will be based on usage, interior and exterior traffic patterns, and current design policy of the Department. (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%. Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. Permits will not be issued for bus stop shelters or phone booths, or for advertising signs, liquid fuel pumps, loading platforms, weight scales, or any structure which the Department deems not proper for occupancy of the right-of-way. Frontage widthThe distance along the right-of-way line in front of an abutting property. 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. Low volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 25 but less than 750 vehicles per day. 4624. Issuance of a permit under these regulations does not relieve the permittee from any additional responsibility to secure other Federal, State, or local approvals or permits as may be required by law. Purpose . Addi onal sight distance should be provided at decision points. Publication 90A Department publication containing requirements for work area traffic control during highway maintenance operations and utility work. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. The area between the edge of the pavement and the right-of-way line shall be kept clear of all buildings, sales exhibits, business signs, vehicles, service equipment and similar items. (D) When the road descends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be reduced by a factor of 0.5. Ruch v. City of Philadelphia, 587 A.2d 830 (Pa. Cmwlth. (B)Act of December 10, 1974 (P. L. 852, No. (iv)Responsibility for compliance with the terms of the permit cannot be assigned or transferred by the permittee without first obtaining approval from the Department after submitting Form M-948, Assignment of Permit or License. (3)Figures 7, 8, and 9 show two sets of design values. S.R. (3)Requests for removal of a median divisor will not be granted without the approval of the director. The permit may require the installation of a left turn stand-by lane to separate and protect left turning vehicles from through traffic if failure to do so would result in an undue hazard to the traveling public. (iii)When a planted area exists in front of the sidewalk, one of the following three cases shall apply: (A)When the grass strip between the curb and the sidewalk is wide enough to maintain an 8.0% maximum driveway approach grade, construct the driveway as shown in Figure 2. EgressThe exit of vehicular traffic from abutting properties to a highway. (k)Access driveway pavement. Except for joint-use driveways, no portion of any access shall be located outside of the property frontage boundary line. (ii)A signed written statement, whereby the applicant agrees to indemnify and defend the Commonwealth (if requested) from all suits, damages, claims and demands of any type whatsoever by the fee title holder of the property because of granting the permit to the applicant, such as a failure of the permittee or other person to comply with the permit or any other statutes, ordinances or regulations in connection with the permit. Review by municipalities, planning commissions, and zoning boards shall comply with the following: (1)Certain local governing bodies wish to review driveway applications within their jurisdictions. (2)The radii of internal curves shall be as large as possible to allow a direct movement from the highway into a proper position to obtain service or parking without any interference to other vehicles attempting the same maneuver. See Figure 3. Where the existing shoulder on either side of a proposed low, medium, or high volume driveway is not adequate to allow its use by turning vehicles, the permittee shall upgrade the shoulder area for a minimum of 100 feet on either side of the driveway. sight distance limitations, and intersections or driveways. (5)Shall be submitted to the Department at least 30 days prior to the anticipated start of work. In exceptional cases, the Department in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, where applicable, may make exceptions. 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. See Figure 6. Although driveway opening on to State highway was established prior to promulgation of these regulations, this 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. See Figure 5. 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. (1)A refund processing fee of $10 shall be deducted from the general permit inspection fees. Unless specifically authorized by the permit, the permittee shall not: (i)alter the existing drainage pattern or the existing flow of drainage water; or. Spacing may be a concern if it could affect ISD as shown below. The provisions of this 441.1 amended September 2, 2011, effective September 3, 2011, 41 Pa.B. This will eliminate the need for depressing the back edge of the sidewalk. (B)When the highway grade ascends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be increased by a factor of 1.7. As such, its design must be in accordance with the Departments current standards governing the design of local roads. (f)Site requirements. PENNDOT PUB 170 HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (HOP) MANUAL Page 77A (Rev 4-12) PENNDOT Web Site: www.dot.state.pa.us Special Interest Areas Permits Occupancy Permits PENNDOT WAN: Statewide Drive Permits Shared HOP 3.8 -- Miscellaneous Review of Application (a)General rule. V = Velocity of vehicle (miles per hour). driveway sight distance measurements (for local roads, use penndot pub 70) the maximum length of roadway along which a driver at a driveway location can continuously see another vehicle approaching on the roadway. (d)Property line clearance. Stopping sight distance is influenced by both vertical and horizontal alignment. (2)When two access driveways are constructed on the same property frontage and used for one-way operation, each of these driveways may be placed at an angle less than a right angle, but not less than 45 degrees to the highway, except that along divided highways where no openings are allowed in the median the minimum angle of an exit driveway may be 30 degrees, as shown in Figure 12. Absent an agreement on maintenance at an intersection of a city street and a state highway, the State is responsible for maintaining only that portion of the vehicular intersection between actual or extended curb lines of its highway, without any reference to sidewalks; the city is responsible for maintaining crosswalks and other areas up to the actual or extended curb lines of the state highway at the vehicular intersection. (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. (16)Future additional driveways. 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. All drainage releases shall be notarized and recorded, by and at the expense of the applicant, in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds. Deceleration laneThe portion of the roadway adjoining the traveled way constructed for the purpose of enabling a vehicle that is exiting a roadway to slow to a safe speed after it has left the mainstream of traffic. The provisions of this 441.3 amended August 3, 2018, effective August 4, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 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. All work authorized by the permit shall be subject to the following: (i)All applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to the following: (A)Act of October 26, 1972 (P. L. 1017, No. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 212.5 (relating to installation and maintenance responsibilities). (4)The Department may require the permittee to locate an access driveway directly across from a highway, local road, or access driveway on the opposite side of the roadway if it is judged that offset driveways will not permit left turns to be made safely or that access across the roadway from one access to the other will create a safety hazard. This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. Driveways shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained in such a manner as not to interfere or be inconsistent with the design, maintenance and drainage of the highway. 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. (a)General. The longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. CombinationTwo or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem. (11)Approval by inspector. (3)Figures 7, 8, and 9 show two sets of design values. (iii)Street, road, highway, or driveways opposite the site. (n)Shoulder upgrading. 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. . How It Works. Minimum use drivewayA residential or other driveway which is used or expected to be used by not more than 25 vehicles per day. 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. (j)Auxiliary lanes. 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. The principal liability of the permittee to the Department shall not preclude the permittee or the Department from bringing any action against the permittees contractor, subcontractor, engineer, architect, or any other person. Please be as descriptive as possible on the details screen so we can share your feedback with the appropriate personnel. County officeAny of the various maintenance district offices of the Department. All driveways and adjacent areas within the highway right-of-way shall be continuously maintained by the property owner so as to conform to the permit and so as not to interfere or be inconsistent with the design, maintenance, and drainage of the highway, or the safe and convenient passage of traffic upon the highway. (f)Site requirements. Recommend use of PennDOT standards for state highways. Permittee Required to Obtain All Required Approvals or Permits. The pavement cartway used for vehicular traffic was beyond the curb line which separated the highway from pedestrian traffic and was, therefore, the responsibility of the Commonwealth, not the city. 441.2. Upon application duly made, in accordance with this chapter, a permit will be issued by the appropriate district office, subject to this chapter and the conditions contained on the permit and its attachments and supplements. 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. Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. (ii)a reference to a standard drawing found in Publication 43 or Publication 90, provided the referenced standard drawing properly depicts the work area and completely addresses the needed traffic control. All disturbed portions of the highway, including slopes and all appurtenances and structures such as guard rail or drain pipes, shall be restored by the permittee to a condition at least equal to that which existed before the start of any work authorized by the permit. Driveway sight distance measurements are also identified as optional for the applicant, because they will be verified or completed by Department personnel. (a)General rule. Allow no more than three dwelling units to gain access to a private driveway. SupplementAn amendment to a highway occupancy permit issued on Department Form M-945S. 8372 (December 31, 2022). (D)O.S.H.A. Thus, the State would have no liability for plaintiffs injuries caused by a fall in a pothole on the crosswalk of the lane. Auxiliary lanes shall consist of the following: (1)Acceleration and deceleration lanes. 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. PermitA highway occupancy permit (Form M-945P) issued by a district office pursuant to this chapter. (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. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code changes effective through 52 Pa.B. See Figure 3. (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. Highway Occupancy Permit Related Forms. In case any dispute arises between the permittee and the Departments inspector, the Departments inspector shall have the authority to suspend work until the question at issue can be referred to and be decided by the district office. stopping sight distances should be used. The applicant shall design his driveway using the values appropriate for the posted speed of the roadway being accessed. (iv)The sight distance values in Tables 1 through 6 are desirable for safe operation of the driveway. 1990). (vi)Hydraulic computations showing effect of additional flow on existing highway drainage system. The vehicle's height must be measured at 3.50 feet above the proposed driveway surface and highway pavement surface. Driveway widthThe narrowest width of a driveway measured perpendicular to the centerline of the driveway. PennDOT: Please refer to the driveway design requirements, sec on 441.8, page 441-25 of the Pennsylvania Code, Title 67, Transporta on, Chapter 441, . SetbackThe lateral distance between the right-of-way line and the roadside building, liquid fuel pump island, display stand, or other object, which will .