m-950s (03-04) penndot driveway sight dist' (for local roads, safe-running speed grade sight line applicant seg. 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. The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. Signs shall conform to the requirements of Publication 68. (B)apartments with five units or less. 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. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. 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. (2)Issuance of a permit shall be conditioned upon the Departments approval of the drainage control plan. 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. (ix)The Department, in granting a permit, will waive none of its powers or rights to require the future change in operation, removal, relocation, or proper maintenance of any access within State highway right-of-way. E-ZPass Customer Service Center: 877-736-6727. (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)Plans for other than minimum use driveways. Driveway design requirements. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET #165 s p r i n g / 2 0 1 5 400 North Street, 6th Floor . (4)Grade requirements in uncurbed shoulders within the right-of-way shall conform to Figure 1. 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. The permittee shall reimburse the Department for any and all inspection costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. Addi onal sight distance should be provided at decision points. The applicant shall design his driveway using the values appropriate for the posted speed of the roadway being accessed. (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. 4772; amended August 3, 2018, effective August 4, 2018, 48 Pa.B. (d)Additional inspection fees. The permittee shall reimburse the Department for the costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. 247) (53 P. S. 1611), concerning environmental control measures related to pollution and the preservation of public natural resources. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.6 (relating to general conditions). Table 4Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. (3)an access covenant (Form CC-14) is executed with the permit as specified in paragraph (16) of 441.6 of this title (relating to general conditions). Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. If sight distance requirements as specified in this Part cannot be met, the Township may: The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code SEG. (f)Miscellaneous fees. (k)Access driveway pavement. 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. (3)Shall include five sets of plans, of a quality sufficient for microfilming, detailing the location and pertinent dimensions of both the proposed installation and related highway features. District officeAny of the 11 engineering district offices of the Department. 72 containing the Departments design standards for roadway construction. 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. 3.50' 3.50' 3.50' grade _____% grade _____% driver' s eye 10' edge of travel lane sight line sight line a distance required fsd= _____ 4624. (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. This will eliminate the need for depressing the back edge of the sidewalk. BRIDLE PATH SIGN (W11-104) The Bridle Path Sign (W11-104) shall be authorized for use along roads where a number of horses normally walk beside or cross the roadway. Publication 312 (7-14), Guide for Obtaining Minimum Use Driveway Permits . Turnpike Website. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. (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. This will enable the driveway slope to stay within the 8.0% slope limit. (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). (iv)The sight distance values in Tables 1 through 6 are desirable for safe operation of the driveway. 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. 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. Permit applications: (1)Shall be submitted in person or by mail on a properly completed Department Form M-945A. The provisions of this Chapter 441 adopted March 28, 1980, effective April 1, 1980, 10 Pa. B. (m)Newspaper or mail receptacles. PennDOT has responsibilities to accommodate both HOP Applicants/Permittees and the traveling public. (g)Curbing. Information provided in applications must be accurate. (iii)Predicted flow in cubic feet per second. Prior to revocation of a permit except for nonpayment as specified in paragraph (2), the applicant shall be given an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. 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, . Low, medium, and high volume driveways which provide access to paved highways shall be paved within the right-of-way. 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. . 2002); appeal denied 814 A.2d 679 (Pa. 2002). The Department will refund the general permit inspection fees on unused permits. (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. (17)Use of highway prohibited. 8372 (December 31, 2022). This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. 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. (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. The townships requirement that the landowner establish access other than that approved by the Department was affirmed. 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. The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. The permit shall be binding upon the permittee, its agents, contractors, successors, and assigns. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. (2)Additional restrictions. The driveway pavement shall be at least four inches thick within the right-of-way. High volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 1500 vehicles per day. (9)Traffic protection and maintenance. (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. highway and the sight distance (in feet) to the equipment from behind is less . The provisions of this 441.3 amended under section 420 of the State Highway Law (36 P.S. (l)Driveways relative to ramps. (3)The driveway will not create a hazard. (e)Refunds. Improved areaThe area within the right-of-way which has been constructed for highway purposes, including roadbed, pavement, shoulders, slope, sidewalks, drainage facilities, and any other appurtenances. See Figure 5. Requirements for traffic control devices shall be as follows: (1)Nonelectrically powered devices. (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. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. (f)Site requirements. (2)Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, the permittee shall install adequate pipe under the driveway in accordance with Form 408. V = Velocity of vehicle (miles per hour). See Figure 11 and Figure 12. Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees shall not be payable by any of the following: (2)Political subdivisions of this Commonwealth. (a)General rule. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced forprofit or sold for profit. Publication 43A Department publication, sometimes called Bulletin 43, containing requirements for the maintenance and protection of traffic on construction projects. (b)General permit inspection fees. Easily sign the form with your finger. (C)If the sidewalk cross slope would exceed 6.0%, as indicated in clause (B) of this subparagraph, depress the entire sidewalk. (13)Indemnification. (d)Property line clearance. If the permittee has not completed all authorized work by the completion date specified on the permit, an application shall be submitted requesting a time extension. 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)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. 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. Unless specifically authorized by the permit, the permittee shall not: (i)alter the existing drainage pattern or the existing flow of drainage water; or. (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. Thus, the State would have no liability for plaintiffs injuries caused by a fall in a pothole on the crosswalk of the lane. Equipment damaging the highway shall conform with the following conditions: (i)To protect the pavement and shoulders, all equipment shall have rubber wheels or runners and shall have rubber, wood, or similar protective pads between the outriggers and the surface, unless otherwise authorized by the permit. The drainage control plan shall contain the following: (ii)Existing flow in cubic feet per second. 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. Follow the guidance in . Recommenda ons Review each situation to determine the impact on the environment of altering roadway grades to meet specific standards. Popple v. Department of Transportation, 575 A.2d 973 (Pa. Cmwlth. 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; When required by the permit, a speed change lane of sufficient length and width shall be constructed to allow vehicles to safely decelerate or accelerate when entering or leaving the property. 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. EquipmentAll machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, and also tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and completion of the work. Shoulder lineThe intersection of the shoulder slope with the side slope or ditch slope. 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. 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. (c)Driveways adjacent to intersections. Low, medium, and high volume driveways which provide access to paved highways shall be paved within the right-of-way. f = Wet friction of pavement (average = 0.30). 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. (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. (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. 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. Table 2Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations exiting from driveways onto two-lane roads. (v)The permittee shall be principally liable to the Department for any failure to comply with the permit and this chapter. 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. "Intersection Sight Distance" in Chapter 9 of the 2004 AASHTO Green Book. (iv)Relevant property lines and property lines extended to the roadway. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge. distance required driver of a vehicle intending to make a left turn cle approaching from the opposite direction. 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. Driveway design requirements. (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. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops for a vehicle in the outside lane. Further work may not commence in the permitted area until the violation has been remedied. (i)The permittee shall provide and maintain all necessary precautions to prevent injury or damage to persons and property in accordance with instructions furnished by the district office. For grades, follow the general recommendations of PennDOT Design How It Works. (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. The term includes existing or proposed streets, lanes, alleys, courts, and ways. 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. Read Section 441.7 - General driveway requirements, 67 Pa. Code 441.7, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database . (a)General rule. 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. 2. . 1995). The following conditions shall apply to permits issued under the provisions of this chapter: (1)Scope of permit. 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. Ruch v. City of Philadelphia, 587 A.2d 830 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the outside lane. Right-of-wayThe area which has been acquired by the Department for highway purposes. Permits will not normally be issued for occupancy of or access to any limited access highway. (2) The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. Driveway sight distance measurements are also identified as optional for the applicant, because they will be verified or completed by Department personnel. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops to a vehicle in the outside lane. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the outside lane. changes effective through 52 Pa.B. SidewalkA paved walkway, continuous for a reasonable distance and an integral part of the highway, constructed solely for use by pedestrians. measured by for department use only: distance required the maximum length of roadway alon The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. (Ch. 641 Ferne Blvd , Drexel Hill, PA 19026-3110 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $549,900. a left turn into a driveway. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.6 (relating to general conditions). Where the applicant will be required to perform a substantial amount of work, the Department may require the applicant to execute an agreement as a prerequisite to issuance of the permit. (c)Permits not issued for certain structures. (iii)The conditions, restrictions, and provisions of the permit. 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. 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. 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 (i)The driveway approaches shall be installed 1 1/2 inches above the adjacent roadway or the gutter grade to maintain proper drainage. These devices shall include, but not be limited to, any required regulatory, warning or guide signs, delineators, and pavement markings. (C)When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration after leaving the driveway descends at 3.05.0%, sight distance in the direction of approaching descending highway traffic may be reduced by a factor of 0.6. Sight Distance (Corner sight distance) The maximum distance that a driver can see objects such as traffic signs, pavement markings and moving objects. (o)Traffic control devices. 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. 400 North Street | Harrisburg, PA 17120 | 717.787.6899 | www.dot.state.pa.us. Publication 68A Department publication containing regulations governing the design, location, and operation of all official traffic signs, signals, and markings on and along highways. These regulations are made pursuant to the State Highway Law (36 P. S. 670-101670-1102), especially section 420 thereof (36 P. S. 670-420). 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). SetbackThe lateral distance between the right-of-way line and the roadside building, liquid fuel pump island, display stand, or other object, which will result in space for vehicles to stop or park between such objects and the right-of-way line. (k)Access driveway pavement. 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. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (359915) to (359916), (216111) to (216112) and (358425). (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. 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. Median openings shall consist of the following: (1)The removal of a portion of median divisor along a divided highway to provide access to and from traffic in both directions will not be permitted unless it is determined that the operating characteristics of the highway system will be improved by such action. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.4 (relating to permit fees). It shall be extended around the driveway radii to the right-of-way line. Limited access highwayA highway to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access except at points and in the manner determined by the Department. The State is responsible for maintaining only those vehicular areas on its streets between curb lines. Supplement An amendment to a highway occupancy permit issued on Department Form M-945S. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. (v)Building and business appurtenances on the site. (e)Application procedure and required information. (a)General rule. (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. The minimum acceptable sight distance values shall be computed from the following formula: SSSD = Minimum safe stopping sight distance (feet). (3)Requests for removal of a median divisor will not be granted without the approval of the director. Driveway Sight Distance Measurements . 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. (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. (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. (i)Grade of access driveway. (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. Electrically powered devices shall consist of the following: (i)When power operated devices, including traffic signals, are required for proper traffic control, a traffic signal permit (Form TE 964) shall be obtained in addition to the occupancy permit. In exceptional cases, the Department in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, where applicable, may make exceptions. 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. (h)Sight distance. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. (2)Electrically powered devices. See Figure 3. InspectorThe Departments authorized representative assigned to inspect permit operations. (a)General. Purpose . (iii)The sight distances in Tables 1 through 4 apply only when highway grades are zero to 3.0%, either up or down. 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. (f)Approaches to driveways. 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. 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. (iii)Medium volume driveway, see Figures 9, 11, and 12. The provisions of this 441.1 amended under section 420 of the State Highway Law (36 P.S. Joint-use drivewayA driveway shared by and constructed to provide access to two or three properties. Disposition of materials shall comply with the following: (i)The permittee shall keep the improved area free of all material which may be deposited by vehicles traveling upon or entering onto the highway during the performance of work authorized by the permit. Please refer to PennDOT's highway occupancy permit regulation manuals, which can be obtained from the local District office, for further details. 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. Stopping sight distance The distance required by a driver traveling at a given speed to stop the vehicle after an object on the roadway becomes visible to the driver.