NUMB:
971578
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
A substitute ordinance relating to approval of driveway curb cuts by the department of building inspection.
SECS:
115-23 am
ANLS:
- Analysis -
Under this ordinance, any curb cut requested in connection with a driveway construction for a vacant or undeveloped lot shall be approved by the commissioner of building inspection, and shall be approved only when it leads to an approved parking place on a developed lot or lot where a permit has been issued for an approved parking place.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 115-23 of the code is amended to read:
115-23. Driveways. >>1.<< The commissioner is empowered to determine the type, width, location and number of driveways and to regulate the distance between driveways to provide for the safety of pedestrians, provided, however, any driveway in excess of 30 feet in width must be approved by the common council, or by the local [[alderman]] >>common council member<< and the commissioner of public works. [[He]] >>The commissioner<< may issue a permit for the construction of a standard, depressed or raised street pavement driveway. See s. 81-45 for the required permit fee. All driveways shall be constructed in accordance with the [[provisions of the]]specifications of the city which may be supplemented by any additional reasonable rules and regulations of the commissioner as to the materials used and the manner and methods to be adopted and employed during the construction of such driveways.
>>2. Any curb cut requested in connection with a driveway construction for a vacant or undeveloped lot shall be approved by the commissioner of building inspection and shall be approved only when it leads to an approved parking place on a developed lot or lot where a permit has been issued for an approved parking place. Appeals of the building commissioner's action shall be made pursuant to s. 200-17.<<
LRB:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: _____________________
CATT:
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
___________________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: _____________________
ZDPT:
Building Inspection
DFTR:
LRB96486.2
TWM:dw
6/11/98
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