§ 40-867. Access.

(a)

The entire parcel, rather than simply a particular project, shall be considered in formulating and approving access plans.

(b)

All parking shall be provided with vehicular access to a street. Parking areas shall not thereafter be encroached upon or altered without approval of the Planning Commission.

(c)

Loading areas shall be provided with access to a street or alley. Loading areas shall not thereafter be encroached upon or altered without approval of the Planning Commission.

(d)

Off-street parking and loading spaces shall have access so that their use will not require backing movements or other maneuvering within a street right-of-way.

(e)

There shall be no obstruction of a public sidewalk, including that portion of the sidewalk within a driveway apron, due to parking, loading, or other activity. The City Engineer may require that construction contractors make special provisions for maintaining safe passage along public sidewalks during construction.

(Code 1997, § 40-1403; Ord. of 2-6-2012, § 1(40-1403))