The applicant shall design his driveway using the values appropriate for the posted speed of the roadway being accessed. (2)The design features described in this section and illustrated in the attendant figures are to be used by the applicant in designing the driveway plans which accompany the application. Spacing may be a concern if it could affect ISD as shown below. (iv)The sight distance values in Tables 1 through 6 are desirable for safe operation of the driveway. Traveled wayThe portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes. 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. No, PennDOT will not cut slopes or vegetation to improve sight distance according to PA Title 67, Chapter 441, because sight distance improvement is the responsibility of the driveway owner. (5)Grade requirements where curbs and sidewalks are present. 441.8(h)(2)(iv)) Driveway location maximizes sight distance Justification provided for sight distance values that are less than the safe sight distance values Parked cars obstruct sight line for exiting vehicles? (C)If the sidewalk cross slope would exceed 6.0%, as indicated in clause (B) of this subparagraph, depress the entire sidewalk. Publication 312 (7-14), Guide for Obtaining Minimum Use Driveway Permits . (b)General location restrictions. (3)Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection may be waived only if the intersecting highway radius extends along the property frontage to the extent that compliance is physically impossible. Medium volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 750 but less than 1500 vehicles per day. This will eliminate the need for depressing the back edge of the sidewalk. Driveway Slope. 1995). If the permittee fails to restore the improved area properly, the Department will have the authority to do the work at the expense of the permittee. (i)The permittee shall be responsible for causing compliance with all terms and conditions of the permit by its employes, agents, and contractors. 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. Central Permit OfficeThe office for the control of issuance of permits located at: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120-0041 (3)Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection may be waived only if the intersecting highway radius extends along the property frontage to the extent that compliance is physically impossible. (2)Left turn stand-by lanes. 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. 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)Applications for driveways which include traffic signal control shall be accompanied by the following additional information: (A)An engineering study in sufficient detail to allow determination of the need for signal control and the adequacy of its design and operation. 312). 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. (5)Shall be submitted to the Department at least 30 days prior to the anticipated start of work. District officeAny of the 11 engineering district offices of the Department. (3)The driveway will not create a hazard. (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. (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. (iii)Proof that the applicant executed and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in the appropriate county or counties, a covenant running with the land providing that all subsequent purchasers, heirs, assigns or transferees of the property take the property subject to the indemnification in subparagraph (ii), unless released by the Department. 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. 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. The provisions of this 441.1 amended September 2, 2011, effective September 3, 2011, 41 Pa.B. Turning radiusThe radius of an arc which approximates the turning path of the exterior corner of a vehicle. (3)Additional right-of-way for lanes. (d)Safety requirements. (8)Equipment damaging highway. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. 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. (6)Shall contain proof that the applicant is an owner. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the outside lane. Learn more 67 Pa. Code 441.8. (iii)The sight distances in Tables 1 through 4 apply only when highway grades are zero to 3.0%, either up or down. V = Velocity of vehicle (miles per hour). 4624. (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. (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. OFFSET LEGAL SPEED LIMIT MEASURED BY DATE FOR. The term includes proposed streets, lanes, alleys, courts, and ways. Private roads and driveways 212.106(d) (4): Truck pulloffs and hazardous grades 212.106(d) (5): Temporary traffic control (b)General permit inspection fees. See Figure 3. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.8 (relating to driveway design requirements). f = Wet friction of pavement (average = 0.30). (iv)Relevant property lines and property lines extended to the roadway. 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. Issuance fees shall be used to defray costs incurred by the Department in reviewing and processing the application and plan, including the preliminary review of the site location identified in the application, and issuing and processing the permit. 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 This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.8 (relating to driveway design requirements). Dimensions shall be selected from the range of values shown on the appropriate figure, unless site conditions warrant a deviation. Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. Materials used in the construction of driveways shall meet the requirements of Form 408. The 2,865 sq. 641 Ferne Blvd , Drexel Hill, PA 19026-3110 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $549,900. (iii)The access covenant shall become a part of the permit, which shall be recorded in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds. 1392, unless otherwise noted. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. 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. Comments A median is a highly desirable element on roadways carrying four or more lanes since they provide: a storage area for left-turning and U-turning vehicles; a recovery area for out-of-control vehicles; V = Velocity of vehicle (miles per hour). (v)Building and business appurtenances on the site. Low, medium, and high volume driveways which provide access to paved highways shall be paved within the right-of-way. Pavement edgeThe edge of the main traveled portion of any highway, exclusive of shoulder. 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. This curb shall be placed in line with existing curb or two feet back of the shoulder or ditch line on uncurbed highways. (d)Permits not issued for certain highways. (ii)The permittee shall be responsible for controlling dust conditions created by its operations. The permittee shall reimburse the Department for any and all inspection costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. HighwayA highway or bridge on the system of State highways and bridges, including the entire width between right-of-way lines, over which the Department has assumed or has been legislatively given jurisdiction. See Figure 5. No driveway, local road or drainage facility or structure shall be constructed or altered within State highway right-of-way and no drainage facility of the Department may be altered or connected onto without first obtaining a permit from the Department. Restoration of highway shall include the following: (i)If there is a failure of the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, in the immediate area of the permitted work within two years after the completion of the permitted work and there is no similar failure of the highway beyond the area adjacent to the area of the permitted work, the permittee shall have absolute responsibility to make all temporary and permanent restoration including restoration of the adjacent area if it has also failed. (5)The fines, imprisonment or other penalties as are provided by law. A roadway designed to criteria employs a horizontal and vertical alignment and a cross section that provides at least the minimum stopping sight distance through the entire facility. (3)Revocation of the applicants permit by the Department. The minimum acceptable sight distance values shall be computed from the following formula: SSSD = Minimum safe stopping sight distance (feet). (9)Traffic protection and maintenance. (d)Property line clearance. (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. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (358426) and (216115) to (216117). Submission of the traffic control plan shall be as follows: (1)When the applicant anticipates that it will be necessary to close a portion of a lane to vehicular traffic in order to perform the permitted work, the applicant shall submit a traffic control plan with the application. (iii)The conditions, restrictions, and provisions of the permit. Roadway sight distance right. It shall be extended around the driveway radii to the right-of-way line. Exceptions will be considered only if the enforcement of this subsection would result in the prohibition of reasonable access from the adjacent property to the highway system. (h)Work completion notification. (2)Confiscation of the applicants permit by a police officer or authorized representative of the Department. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. Although site conditions may not allow strict adherence to the dimensions shown in these illustrations, every effort shall be made to design and construct the safest and most efficient access onto the State highway. (B)Location of traffic signal heads, poles, controller, and detectors. 260) (72 P. S. 4651-14651-10) which provides that the Board of Claims shall have jurisdiction of claims against the Commonwealth arising from contracts. 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. Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each . (vi)Hydraulic computations showing effect of additional flow on existing highway drainage system. 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. (ii)Traffic control devices shall be provided in accordance with Publication 43 and Publication 90. (ii)direct additional drainage of surface water onto or into the highway right-of-way or highway facilities in a way which would have a detrimental effect on the highway or highway facilities. 1242, the Act . A shared driveway serving only two dwelling units should be a minimum of 10 feet wide as long as a paved pullover area is provided. 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. 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. (3)Figures 7, 8, and 9 show two sets of design values. (i)Plans for other than minimum use driveways. (2)Additional restrictions. (3)Requests for removal of a median divisor will not be granted without the approval of the director. 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. Flagmen shall be provided as specified in the permit and in accordance with Publication 43 and Publication 90. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. (c)Specific location restrictions. Sight Distance (Corner sight distance) The maximum distance that a driver can see objects such as traffic signs, pavement markings and moving objects. 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. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET#137 REVIS ED SUMMER/2014 400 North Street, 6th Floor . (3)Each application for an access driveway within one of these jurisdictions must be accompanied by evidence which indicates that the location and type of access being requested has been reviewed by that municipality or agency. m-950s (03-04) penndot driveway sight dist' (for local roads, safe-running speed grade sight line applicant seg. (F)Ordinances enacted by local municipalities which contain more stringent minimum safety requirements than this chapter. (viii)A permit shall be valid only as long as the traffic volume of the driveway does not exceed the approved driveway classification as set forth in 441.8(a) of this title (relating to driveway design requirements). Manual entry; right side distance in feet at which an approaching vehicle can be seen from driveway (See Pub. (2)The permit issuance fee shall not be refundable on unused permits. 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. InspectorThe Departments authorized representative assigned to inspect permit operations. (b)Additional grounds for revocation. 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. (3)Additional right-of-way for lanes. . 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). . A driveway normally used by not more than 25 vehicles per day, such as: (A)single family dwellings, duplex houses; or. SEG. The provisions of this Chapter 441 adopted March 28, 1980, effective April 1, 1980, 10 Pa. B. (2)A listing of these municipalities and local agencies is available from the appropriate district office. Manual entry; left side distance in feet at which an approaching vehicle can be seen from driveway (See Pub. The placement of vehicles measured at the driveway and on the roadway must be consistent with the operation of the driveway and roadway, as illustrated on Form M-950S and consistent with Publication 282. DirectorThe director of the Departments Bureau of Highway Services. MLS # PADE2042340 How It Works. (3)Governmental authorities organized under the laws of this Commonwealth. (d)Local roads. (2) . (c)Permits not issued for certain structures. (4)Permittee responsibilities. Application for Minimum Use Driveway (or "Create Minimum Use Driveway Application" in EPS) 08-2022 . Shelbourne Square Assocs., L.P. v. Exeter Township, 794 A.2d 946 (Pa. Cmwlth. (n)Shoulder upgrading. (d)Property line clearance. PersonAn individual, business entity, association, political subdivision, authority, Federal or Commonwealth agency, or other entity recognized by law. Permanent curbingPlain or reinforced cement concrete curb which meets Department standards. (f)Miscellaneous fees. A driveway normally used by more than 25 vehicles per day but less than 750 vehicles per day, such as: (B)elementary and junior high schools; or. (i)Grade of access driveway. SecretaryThe Secretary of the Department. (iv)If the permittee, after making an opening in the surface to place or repair a drainage facility or for any other purpose, fails to restore any portion of the right-of-way to conform with Department specifications upon notice from the Department to do so, the Department may perform the work and the permittee shall reimburse the Department for the costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. (3)If, in the opinion of the Department, there is a high probability that vehicles would otherwise utilize a portion of the property frontage other than the approved driveway to gain access to the property, the permit may require curbing or other physical barriers to be constructed. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. Auxiliary lanes shall consist of the following: (1)Acceleration and deceleration lanes. 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. This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. The Department will examine and determine the genuineness, regularity, and legality of every application, and may reject any application if not satisfied of its genuineness, regularity or legality, or the truth of any statement contained in the application. However, the Department may authorize bus stop shelters or phone booths by written agreement. (1)A refund processing fee of $10 shall be deducted from the general permit inspection fees. (g)Curbing. 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. Sight distance values less than desirable will be accepted only if it is impossible to achieve the desirable value by locating the driveway at any point within the property frontage boundaries. (C)Act of October 5, 1978 (P. L. 1104, No. High volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 1500 vehicles per day. 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. Information provided in applications must be accurate. (a)Permit issuance fees. 67 Pa. Code 441.8. See Figure 11 and Figure 12. (c)Revocation procedure. Low volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 25 but less than 750 vehicles per day. (iii)Medium volume driveway, see Figures 9, 11, and 12. S.R. 22801 (June 24, 1974) and 29 CFR 1926.1 et seq. (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. The following conditions shall apply to permits issued under the provisions of this chapter: (1)Scope of permit. Permits shall be recorded whenever deemed necessary by the Department, including when: (1)a permit requires drainage facilities to be installed and maintained; (2)a permit authorizes one or more high volume driveways to be constructed; or. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (62045) and (62046). Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees shall not be payable by any of the following: (2)Political subdivisions of this Commonwealth. 670-420). 8372 (December 31, 2022). A violation of this chapter or the permit requirements shall constitute grounds for imposition of any or all of the following penalties: (1)Upon receipt of oral or written notice of a violation from the authorized representative of the Department or a police officer whose jurisdiction includes the permitted work area, the permittee shall cease to perform further work in the permitted area except to restore the area to a safe condition. If approved, a supplement may be issued by the district office, authorizing work to continue for an additional six-month period. (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. R Available to PennDOT staff only. A description of each classification and typical examples of land uses normally associated with each follows: (i)Minimum use driveway, see Figure 7. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET #134 SUMMER 2007 400 North Street, 6th Floor . (2)Left turn stand-by lanes. 312). In order to be eligible to receive such a refund, the permittee shall deliver the request with the permittees copy of the permit to the issuing district permit office on or before the permit expiration date. Thus, the State would have no liability for plaintiffs injuries caused by a fall in a pothole on the crosswalk of the lane. (14)Insurance. New liquid fuel pump islands installed in service stations adjacent to the highway shall be located at least 12 feet outside the right-of-way, in order for a driveway permit to be issued. (g)Requesting permit time extension. (3)The side slopes for driveway embankments within the right-of-way shall not be steeper than ten to one. 670-420). Figures 7 through 12 illustrate and supplement the minimum design requirements described in this chapter. (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. (iii)Street, road, highway, or driveways opposite the site. (ii)If there is a failure of the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, in the area adjacent to the immediate area of the permitted work within two years after the completion of the permitted work and there is no similar failure of the highway in the area of the permitted work or beyond the area adjacent to the area of the permitted work, it shall be presumed that the work done by the permittee was the proximate cause of the failure and the permittee shall be responsible to make all temporary and permanent restoration unless the presumption is rebutted by clear and convincing evidence. (6)Sight distance in each direction from each proposed driveway. This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. Recommenda ons Review each situation to determine the impact on the environment of altering roadway grades to meet specific standards. If the permittee has received oral notice of the violation, written notice shall be sent to the permittee within 10 days of receipt of the oral notice. The term includes special mobile equipment as defined in the Vehicle Code. (a)General. 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. (ii)The permit shall be located at the work site and shall be available for inspection by any police officer or representative of the Department. (iii)Predicted flow in cubic feet per second. (l)Driveways relative to ramps. (B)apartments with five units or less. (d)When to submit applications. For PA Turnpike concerns click the link below or call these numbers. Requirements for curbing shall conform with the following: (1)The permit may require the installation of curbing wherever it is required to control access or drainage, or both. Requirements for traffic control devices shall be as follows: (1)Nonelectrically powered devices.