(a)General. (3)Regardless of frontage, a development may be restricted to a single entrance/exit driveway, served by an internal collector road separated from the traveled way. The longitudinal slope of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. (h)Work completion notification. 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. Addi onal sight distance should be provided at decision points. This will eliminate the need for depressing the back edge of the sidewalk. highway and the sight distance (in feet) to the equipment from behind is less . (2)Where property abutting the right-of-way line could be used as parking area, the permit may require curbing, permanent guardrail, or fencing to be constructed along the right-of-way line in order to prohibit vehicle encroachment upon the sidewalk or shoulder area. (iv)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, which occurs more than 2 years after the completion of the permitted work, the permittee shall be responsible to make all temporary and permanent restoration if the permitted work was the proximate cause of the failure. (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. The minimum acceptable sight distance values shall be computed from the following formula: SSSD = Minimum safe stopping sight distance (feet). (d)Property line clearance. If approved, a supplement may be issued by the district office, authorizing work to continue for an additional six-month period. This will eliminate the need for depressing the back edge of the sidewalk. Please refer to PennDOT's highway occupancy permit regulation manuals, which can be obtained from the local District office, for further details. Prohibited use of the highway shall be as follows: (i)No part of the right-of-way shall be used for servicing vehicles, displays or conducting business. (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. (14)Insurance. The longitudinal slope of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). 670-420). Table 3Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. Flagmen shall be provided as specified in the permit and in accordance with Publication 43 and Publication 90. Low, medium, and high volume driveways which provide access to paved highways shall be paved within the right-of-way. (3)The side slopes for driveway embankments within the right-of-way shall not be steeper than ten to one. (iii)If work is stopped on a project for any reason, other than at the end of any normal work day, and any ditch or trench, in the opinion of the Department, remains open for an unreasonable period, the permittee, if so directed, shall refill the ditch or trench and work shall not be resumed until the permittee is prepared to proceed immediately with the work to its completion. Section 4904 of the Crimes Code, (18 Pa. C.S. DRIVEWAY SIGHT DISTANCE (aka Clear sight distance) The minimum distance that a driver of a vehicle, situated at eye level, 3.5 Divided highwayA highway divided into two or more roadways and so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between the roadways by providing an intervening space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section. Record the speed of the vehicle at consistent data points along the . 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. 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. (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. 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. 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. (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. 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). (e)Waiver of design requirements. The provisions of this Chapter 441 issued under the State Highway Law (36 P. S. 670-420), unless otherwise noted. The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. (a)General rule. (10)Restoration. If the Department determines that the permitted work is of sufficient magnitude or importance to warrant assignment of one or more employes to inspect the permitted work on a more than spot inspection basis, the permit will so indicate and the permittee shall be charged for all salary, overhead, and expenses incurred by the Department for inspection. PennDOT issues a variety of different Highway Occupancy Permits (HOPs) to property owners, developers, utility companies, municipalities and municipal authorities, and other interested parties who desire access to the state's right-of-way. Low volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 25 but less than 750 vehicles per day. ShoulderThe portion of the roadway, contiguous to the traffic lanes, for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses and pavements. (2)The location of a driveway near a signalized intersection may include a requirement that the permittee provide, in cooperation with the municipality, new or relocated detectors, signal heads, controller and the like, for the control of traffic movements from the driveway. (7)Disposition of materials. (h)Drainage release for other than minimum use driveways. DrivewayEvery entrance or exit used by vehicular traffic to or from properties abutting a highway. 247) (53 P. S. 1611), concerning environmental control measures related to pollution and the preservation of public natural resources. (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. Driveway design requirements. (C)If the sidewalk cross slope would exceed 6.0%, as indicated in clause (B) of this subparagraph, depress the entire sidewalk. Kudos/Thank You. Follow the guidance in . (5)Shall be submitted to the Department at least 30 days prior to the anticipated start of work. 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. (6)Shall contain proof that the applicant is an owner. (iv)The sight distance values in Tables 1 through 6 are desirable for safe operation of the driveway. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. The Hidden Driveway Sign (W11-103) shall be authorized for use to denote the presence of a driveway or alley at which the sight distance is restricted. Permittee responsibilities shall be as follows: (i)The permittee shall pay all fees, costs, and expenses incident to or arising from the project, including the cost of related highway improvements which increased traffic or surface drainage may necessitate. 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. Minimum use drivewayA residential or other driveway which is used or expected to be used by not more than 25 vehicles per day. 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. (g)Requesting permit time extension. The driveway pavement shall be at least four inches thick within the right-of-way. (i)The permittee shall be responsible for causing compliance with all terms and conditions of the permit by its employes, agents, and contractors. (5)Lane in front of another property. All disturbed portions of the highway, including slopes and all appurtenances and structures such as guard rail or drain pipes, shall be restored by the permittee to a condition at least equal to that which existed before the start of any work authorized by the permit. General inspection fees shall be used to defray costs incurred by the Department in spot inspection of permitted work or subsequent inspection after the permitted work has been completed, to insure compliance with the permit and this chapter; they shall be as follows: (c)Exemptions. (vi)Where the permittee has the responsibility to restore the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, under subparagraphs (i)(v), including instances where a presumption of responsibility has not been rebutted, the permittee shall have the duty to restore the improved area in accordance with the permit. (D) When the road descends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be reduced by a factor of 0.5. (ii)Improvements on private property adjacent to the right-of-way shall be so located that parking, stopping, and maneuvering of vehicles on the right-of-way will not be necessary in order for vehicles or patrons to be served. sight distance limitations, and intersections or driveways. (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. (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. (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. How It Works. Waiver of design requirements shall be as follows: (1)If any design requirement set forth in this chapter cannot be met, the director may waive the requirement if the following conditions are satisfied: (i)no other reasonable access is available; (ii)the applicant has done all that can reasonably be done to satisfy the design requirements; (iii)if additional land is required, the applicant provides satisfactory evidence that it cannot be purchased at a reasonable price; (iv)no traffic problem will be created; and. (ii)Low volume driveway, see Figure 8. (d)When to submit applications. (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. 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. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (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. (ii)The access covenant will restrict access to the approved locations regardless of whether the land is later subdivided or conveyed to other persons, or both. (5)Charitable organizations which are exempt from or in compliance with act of August 9, 1963, P. L. 628, No. Requirements for traffic control devices shall be as follows: (1)Nonelectrically powered devices. Driveway Sight Distance Measurements . (a)General rule. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. Shoulder lineThe intersection of the shoulder slope with the side slope or ditch slope. high grass can prevent the driver from gauging the potential for con ict at driveways and intersections and limit estimation of curve severity. 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. 1990). (13)Indemnification. 03-2004 : Title: PennDOT Letterhead Template This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. PennDOT Recommended use of AASHTO standards. (9)Traffic protection and maintenance. 8372 (December 31, 2022). 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. DepartmentThe Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth. (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. 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. 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. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops for a vehicle in the outside lane. 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. Recommend 5-15 foot minimum on local roads. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET #134 SUMMER 2007 400 North Street, 6th Floor . (D)O.S.H.A. Publication 90A Department publication containing requirements for work area traffic control during highway maintenance operations and utility work. 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. (3)Additional right-of-way for lanes. Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 800-331-3414. (1)Normally, only one driveway will be permitted for a residential property and not more than two driveways will be permitted for a nonresidential property. 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. Medians must be a minimum of six feet wide to allow for a pedestrian refuge area. 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 longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. 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. (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). (f)Site requirements. stopping sight distances should be used. (B)Location of traffic signal heads, poles, controller, and detectors. (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. Traveled wayThe portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes. PennDOT has responsibilities to accommodate both HOP Applicants/Permittees and the traveling public. 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 (4)Cost. Crigler v. City of Philadelphia, 667 A.2d 470 (Pa. Cmwlth. Signs shall conform to the requirements of Publication 68. (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. (3)Details of internal traffic circulation, parking, and traffic signs. This will enable the driveway slope to stay within the 8.0% slope limit. A driveway normally used by not more than 25 vehicles per day, such as: (A)single family dwellings, duplex houses; or. 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. (v)Building and business appurtenances on the site. 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. (B)The applicant provided written notice of the submission of the application to the fee title holder apprising the fee title holder of the administrative rights relative to the permit application under 1 Pa. Code 35.23, 35.24 and 35.2735.32. Although driveway opening on to State highway was established prior to promulgation of the regulations, the regulation could be applied retroactively to reasonably limit ingress and egress since property is held subject to valid police power regulations made, and to be made, for the health and comfort of the people. Department of Transportation v. Longo, 510 A.2d 832 (Pa. Cmwlth. RoadwayThat portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk or shoulder. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). This curb shall be placed in line with existing curb or two feet back of the shoulder or ditch line on uncurbed highways. 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. Future additional driveways shall consist of the following: (i)If the Department anticipates that a property may be subdivided and that such subdivision will result in an unacceptable number or arrangement of driveways or both, the Department may require the property owner to enter into an access covenant (Form CC-14) prior to issuance of a permit. (a)Permit issuance fees. Further work may not commence in the permitted area until the violation has been remedied. . (3)Figures 7, 8, and 9 show two sets of design values. Permit applications shall be submitted in the name of the owner of the property. CombinationTwo or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem. District officeAny of the 11 engineering district offices of the Department. (o)Traffic control devices. 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. c. PlansDrawings which show the location, character, and dimensions of the proposed occupancy and related highway features, including layouts, profiles, cross sections, drainage, and other details. (B)apartments with five units or less. 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. Turning radiusThe radius of an arc which approximates the turning path of the exterior corner of a vehicle. See Figure 3. Driveway sight distance measurements are also identified as optional for the applicant, because they will be verified or completed by Department personnel. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET #165 s p r i n g / 2 0 1 5 400 North Street, 6th Floor . Table 3Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. (iv)The sight distance values in Tables 1 through 6 are desirable for safe operation of the driveway. 2005); apeal denied 903 A.2d 539 (Pa. 2006). (iii)Medium volume driveway, see Figures 9, 11, and 12. (e)Multiple driveways. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code (b)Who may apply for a permit. (4)Cost. The crosswalk on the lane was not between existing curb lines available to vehicular traffic on the street; it is beyond the outer edge of the shoulder, along which curbing may be located on the street. (4)Permittee responsibilities. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. (iii)Driveway grades or profile view of drive. The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. (C)Act of October 5, 1978 (P. L. 1104, No. (2)Where property abutting the right-of-way line could be used as parking area, the permit may require curbing, permanent guardrail, or fencing to be constructed along the right-of-way line in order to prohibit vehicle encroachment upon the sidewalk or shoulder area. 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. 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; g = Percent grade of roadway divided by 100. (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. f = Wet friction of pavement (average = 0.30). Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees shall not be payable by any of the following: (2)Political subdivisions of this Commonwealth. SetbackThe lateral distance between the right-of-way line and the roadside building, liquid fuel pump island, display stand, or other object, which will . The following conditions shall apply to permits issued under the provisions of this chapter: (1)Scope of permit. (B)apartments with five units or less. (4)The Department will consider any comments or recommendations resulting from this review prior to approving the access permit. 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. Any open trench or hole shall be adequately barricaded to prevent possible injury to pedestrians and the motoring public. (o)Traffic control devices. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. (e)Multiple driveways. 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 . Auxiliary lanes shall consist of the following: (1)Acceleration and deceleration lanes. 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. (ii)In the event that other than rubber equipped machinery is authorized for use, the pavement and shoulders shall be protected by the use of matting, wood, or other suitable protective material having a minimum thickness of four inches. (f)Approaches to driveways. (e)Number of driveways. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. 67 Pa. Code 441.8. 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. (3)Governmental authorities organized under the laws of this Commonwealth. (B)Location of traffic signal heads, poles, controller, and detectors. The 2,865 sq. (3)The driveway will not create a hazard. (3)Requests for removal of a median divisor will not be granted without the approval of the director. DirectorThe director of the Departments Bureau of Highway Services. For grades, follow the general recommendations of PennDOT Design (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. (c)Driveways adjacent to intersections. (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. (iv)When the sidewalk is directly against the back of the curb and the sidewalk is at least five feet wide, the curb shall be sloped as shown in Figure 5 of this subsection. InspectorThe Departments authorized representative assigned to inspect permit operations. 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. (d)Additional inspection fees. The permittee shall, when requested by the Department, submit to the district office a certificate or certificates of insurance for public liability and property damage, in form and amount satisfactory to the Department, to cover any loss that may be incurred for or on account of any matter, cause, or thing arising out of the permitted construction. (B)If the driveway grade would exceed 8.0%, depress the outer edge of the sidewalk and maintain a maximum sidewalk cross slope of 6.0%. 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. (vi)Hydraulic computations showing effect of additional flow on existing highway drainage system. (a)General rule. 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. (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. (ii)a reference to a standard drawing found in Publication 43 or Publication 90, provided the referenced standard drawing properly depicts the work area and completely addresses the needed traffic control. ft. home is a 5 bed, 4.0 bath property. The proof shall be in the form of a copy of the valid legal document or court order verifying the applicants legal estate or interest in the property. Stopping sight distanceThe distance required by a driver traveling at a .
