The Department may also make such investigations and require such additional information as it deems necessary. (ii)The permittee shall be responsible for controlling dust conditions created by its operations. (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. Further work may not commence in the permitted area until the violation has been remedied. 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. (d)Property line clearance. (8)Equipment damaging highway. 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. 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. See Figure 5. (C) When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration after leaving the driveway descends at 3.0-5.0%, sight distance in the direction of approaching descending highway traffic may be reduced by a factor of 0.6. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET #165 s p r i n g / 2 0 1 5 400 North Street, 6th Floor . (ii)Traffic control devices shall be provided in accordance with Publication 43 and Publication 90. 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. If an auxiliary lane must be located in front of property of another person, the applicant shall be required to secure the approval of the other person or indemnify the Commonwealth against any action which the other person may bring against the Commonwealth. 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. See Figure 6. (n)Shoulder upgrading. 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. (a)Permit issuance fees. 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. (13)Indemnification. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 212.5 (relating to installation and maintenance responsibilities). . The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. (b)Who may apply for a permit. (2)Supplement fee each six-month time extension or each submitted change shall be$10. (iv)The sight distance values in Tables 1 through 6 are desirable for safe operation of the driveway. Permit applications shall be submitted to either the district or county office having jurisdiction over the county in which the proposed work will be performed. (4)Shall be accompanied by a check or money order, payable to the Department, in the appropriate amount, as set forth in 441.4 (relating to permit fees). The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (e)Refunds. 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. changes effective through 52 Pa.B. 22801 (June 24, 1974) and 29 CFR 1926.1 et seq. If sight distance requirements as specified in this Part cannot be met, the Township may: SetbackThe lateral distance between the right-of-way line and the roadside building, liquid fuel pump island, display stand, or other object, which will . (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. Table 4Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. Manual entry; left side distance in feet at which an approaching vehicle can be seen from driveway (See Pub. 670-420). (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. 2002); appeal denied 814 A.2d 679 (Pa. 2002). Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (358426) and (216115) to (216117). The permit will be the authority of the applicant to proceed with the work and will also serve as a receipt for the fees accompanying the application. (m)Median openings. (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. Angle of access driveway approach shall include the following: (1)Access driveway approaches used for two-way operation shall be positioned at right angles, that is, 90 degrees, to the highway or as near thereto as site conditions permit, except as authorized in Figure 11. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. (iii)If there is a failure of the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, in the immediate area of the permitted work, which occurs more than 2 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, 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, including any failure of the adjacent area if it has also failed, unless the presumption is rebutted by clear and convincing evidence. The provisions of this 441.3 amended under section 420 of the State Highway Law (36 P.S. (2)Electrically powered devices. The permittee shall reimburse the Department for any and all inspection costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. (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. The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. Access driveways shall be appropriately surfaced with a stabilized material between the traveled way and the right-of-way line unless a higher type material is specified by the permit. The driveway pavement shall be at least four inches thick within the right-of-way. The permittee shall reimburse the Department for the costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. Here are some mowing tips: . (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. 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. 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. Angle of access driveway approach shall include the following: (1)Access driveway approaches used for two-way operation shall be positioned at right angles, that is, 90 degrees, to the highway or as near thereto as site conditions permit, except as authorized in Figure 11. Frontage widthThe distance along the right-of-way line in front of an abutting property. 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. This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. (n)Shoulder upgrading. 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; (i)The driveway approaches shall be installed 1 1/2 inches above the adjacent roadway or the gutter grade to maintain proper drainage. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. A. (B)Act of December 10, 1974 (P. L. 852, No. 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. (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)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. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.4 (relating to permit fees). 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. 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. The permit to own and operate a traffic control device shall be requested by and issued to only the appropriate municipality. (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. (i)Grade of access driveway. 1392, unless otherwise noted. Permittee Required to Obtain All Required Approvals or Permits. (a)General. DRIVEWAY SIGHT DISTANCE (aka Clear sight distance) The minimum distance that a driver of a vehicle, situated at eye level, 3.5 Permits are not required for the placing of newspaper receptacles or mail boxes, although their location is subject to the maintenance requirements of the Department. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. (c)Permits not issued for certain structures. 312). 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. The longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.6 (relating to general conditions). OwnerA person holding: (ii)an estate or other legal interest in property, such as an easement, a lease, a license or subsurface rights, or. Medians must be a minimum of six feet wide to allow for a pedestrian refuge area. 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. The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. 3.50' 3.50' 3.50' grade _____% grade _____% driver' s eye 10' edge of travel lane sight line sight line a distance required fsd= _____ Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (359915) to (359916), (216111) to (216112) and (358425). Please refer to PennDOT's highway occupancy permit regulation manuals, which can be obtained from the local District office, for further details. (ii)Nearest driveway on adjacent properties. 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. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. Driveway design requirements. 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. (i)The permittee shall be responsible for causing compliance with all terms and conditions of the permit by its employes, agents, and contractors. Where the width of the highway right-of-way is insufficient to permit the construction of a needed auxiliary lane, the permittee shall provide any necessary additional right-of-way. (2)Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, the permittee shall install adequate pipe under the driveway in accordance with Form 408. 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. 4624. (11)Approval by inspector. sight distance limitations, and intersections or driveways. For PA Turnpike concerns click the link below or call these numbers. (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. 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. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). (a)General. Any open trench or hole shall be adequately barricaded to prevent possible injury to pedestrians and the motoring public. (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. Access driveways shall be appropriately surfaced with a stabilized material between the traveled way and the right-of-way line unless a higher type material is specified by the permit. m-950s (03-04) penndot driveway sight dist' (for local roads, safe-running speed grade sight line applicant seg. (5)Lane in front of another property. This includes providing appropriate end treatments on guard rail systems where existing guard rail is being broken by the driveway. To insure the integrity of this intended function, no access driveway will be permitted on a ramp or within 50 feet of the intersection of the edge of pavement of the ramp or its speed change lane with the edge of pavement of the intersecting roadway. (b)Angle of access driveway approach. (c)Where to submit application. All curbing must be permanent curbing, as defined in 441.1 of this title (relating to definitions). 67 Pa. Code 441.7 - General driveway requirements; 67 Pa. Code 441.7 - General driveway requirements . Easily sign the form with your finger. Property line clearanceThe distance measured along the pavement edge or curb between the property frontage boundary line and the near edge of the driveway. (2)Additional restrictions. (5)Grade requirements where curbs and sidewalks are present. Smithfield v. Kessler, 882 A.2d 17, 23 (Pa. Cmwlth. MedianAny structure or area which separates the paved traveled ways for opposing directions of traffic. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced forprofit or sold for profit. (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. See Figure 3. (f)Approaches to driveways. Please direct comments or questions to. 247) (53 P. S. 1611), concerning environmental control measures related to pollution and the preservation of public natural resources. (2)Electrically powered devices. Unless specifically authorized by the permit, the permittee shall not: (i)alter the existing drainage pattern or the existing flow of drainage water; or. "PennDOT"), and _____, its agents and contractors (hereinafter referred to as the "APPLICANT"), WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, certain public highways have been adopted and taken over as part of the State highway system, to be constructed, improved, and maintained by the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of June 1, 1945, P.L. 641 Ferne Blvd , Drexel Hill, PA 19026-3110 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $549,900. The longitudinal slope of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. Signs shall conform to the requirements of Publication 68. (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-ZPass Customer Service Center: 877-736-6727. If an auxiliary lane must be located in front of property of another person, the applicant shall be required to secure the approval of the other person or indemnify the Commonwealth against any action which the other person may bring against the Commonwealth. (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. (7)Shall, when submitted by an applicant other than a fee title holder, contain: (A)The fee title holder consents to the application. Crigler v. City of Philadelphia, 667 A.2d 470 (Pa. Cmwlth. When all permitted work has been completed, the self-addressed post card (Form M-945G) which accompanies the permit shall be mailed to the district office. Highway Occupancy Permit Related Forms.