Item 4: Ordinance on Chapter 9 and EC 7.420

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(See Figure 9.5500(11)(b) Multiple-Family from streets. Driveways) . The following standards apply: a. Two-way driveways shall be a minimum width of 20 feet, one-way driveways shall be a minimum width of 12 feet. b. The maximum driveway width is 28 feet. [b. All driveways shall be perpendicular to the street they connect to and shall be constructed with a 10- to 15-foot curb radius. c. On lots without alley access, driveway connections to public streets shall be limited as specified in Table 9.5500(11)(b)1.c. Multiple-Family Driveway Standards for Lots Without Alley Access.] 2. Parking Drives. Parking drives are driveways lined with head-in parking spaces, diagonal parking spaces, garages, or any combination thereof along a significant portion of their length. Parking drives for multiple-family developments with more than 20 units shall be designed so as to permit no through-motor vehicle (See Figure 9.5500(12) Multiple-Family Parking.) movements. (c) Alley Access. Development sites with alley access, either at the rear yard or along the side yard, shall use the alley to provide access to the development site if either: 1. The alley right-of-way width is 20 feet for the length of the alley between the development site and the street; or 2. The development site’s only street frontage is on an arterial or collector street. In the instances described in 1. or 2., no direct access to the street, (See Figure 9.5500(11)(b) other than by the alley, shall be permitted. Multiple-Family Driveways.) In other instances, alley access is optional. (d) Setback Sidewalks. Setback sidewalks shall be required along any public or private street adjacent to or within the development site. (e) Criteria for Adjustment. Adjustments to the standards in this subsection may be made, based on the criteria of EC 9.8030(8)(e). [Table 9.5500(11)(b)1.c. Multiple-Family Driveway Standards for Lots Without Alley Access Site Width Driveway Standard 0 to 119 feet 1 curb cut, 20 feet wide, 2-way 120 to 179 feet 2 curb cuts, 20 feet wide, 2-way over 180 feet 1 additional curb cut, 20 feet wide, 2-way, for each additional 120 feet of site width.] Section 3 . Subsection (3) of Section 9.6505 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended to provide as follows: 9.6505 Improvements - Specifications. All public improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with adopted plans and policies, the procedures specified in Chapter 7 of this code, and standards and specifications adopted pursuant to Ordinance - Page 2 of 14