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. Multi-modal Handbook - Chesco Planning 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. PDF Page 1 of 2 - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (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. 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. 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. Floor | Harrisburg, PA 17120 | 7177876899 | www.dot.state.pa.us . This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.8 (relating to driveway design requirements). PDF ARTICLE III. HIGHWAYS - Pennsylvania Bulletin (c)Specific location restrictions. 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. Property line clearanceThe distance measured along the pavement edge or curb between the property frontage boundary line and the near edge of the driveway. Permits will not normally be issued for occupancy of or access to any limited access highway. 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. (C)Act of October 5, 1978 (P. L. 1104, No. Minimum use drivewayA residential or other driveway which is used or expected to be used by not more than 25 vehicles per day. (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. a left turn into a driveway. Popple v. Department of Transportation, 575 A.2d 973 (Pa. Cmwlth. (5)Distance from each existing and proposed driveway to the following: (i)Nearest intersecting street, road, and highway. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). 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. PermitA highway occupancy permit (Form M-945P) issued by a district office pursuant to this chapter. The provisions of this 441.3 amended under section 420 of the State Highway Law (36 P.S. 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. 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 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. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge. Auxiliary lanes shall consist of the following: (1)Acceleration and deceleration lanes. Smithfield v. Kessler, 882 A.2d 17, 23 (Pa. Cmwlth. The minimum acceptable sight distance values shall be computed from the following formula: SSSD = Minimum safe stopping sight distance (feet). M-950K - Obligation Bond (Driveway) M-950K1 - Blanket Obligation Bond (Driveway) M-950L - Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Driveway) M-950MPC - Land Use Questionnaire (Driveway) M-950R1 - Access Approval Procedure Worksheet and Sample Letter (Driveway) M-950S - Measuring Driveway Sight Distances (Driveway) TR-478A - Report on Compaction Density . (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. Learn more 67 Pa. Code 441.8. highway and the sight distance (in feet) to the equipment from behind is less . (2)Electrically powered devices. (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. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. (iii)All excess material and material that is not suitable for backfill shall be removed and disposed of outside the right-of-way as the work progresses. (3)Work to conform to Department standards. Kudos/Thank You. All work authorized by the permit shall be subject to the following: (i)All applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to the following: (A)Act of October 26, 1972 (P. L. 1017, No. (d)When to submit applications. Deceleration laneThe portion of the roadway adjoining the traveled way constructed for the purpose of enabling a vehicle that is exiting a roadway to slow to a safe speed after it has left the mainstream of traffic. PDF Highway Maintenance Manual (HMM) 09-10-10 Design Elements 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. (iii)The permit shall be maintained by the permittee as a permanent record and remain in effect, subject to the permit conditions and this chapter, as long as the driveway or the facility authorized by the permit exists. (B)Act of December 10, 1974 (P. L. 852, No. (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. CombinationTwo or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem. The type of shoulder to be installed will be specified by the permit, in accordance with the volume and type of traffic expected to use the driveway. EgressThe exit of vehicular traffic from abutting properties to a highway. Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. (e)Multiple driveways. (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. (5)Grade requirements where curbs and sidewalks are present. See Figure 5. (g)Curbing. If an auxiliary lane must be located in front of property of another person, the applicant shall be required to secure the approval of the other person or indemnify the Commonwealth against any action which the other person may bring against the Commonwealth. (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. In case any dispute arises between the permittee and the Departments inspector, the Departments inspector shall have the authority to suspend work until the question at issue can be referred to and be decided by the district office. 3.0 Intersection Sight Distance / Vision Corners . 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. Permanent curbingPlain or reinforced cement concrete curb which meets Department standards. (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. 670-420). The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code PDF M-688la (1-19) Highway Vegetation Management Agreement (iii)an equitable interest in property under a sales agreement or an option to purchase; provided that the estate or other legal or equitable interest in property includes the use requested in the permit. Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees shall not be payable by any of the following: (2)Political subdivisions of this Commonwealth. 4904), makes it a misdemeanor for a person to mislead a public servant in performing an official function by making any written false statement which the person does not believe to be true. 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. Publication 90A Department publication containing requirements for work area traffic control during highway maintenance operations and utility work. (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. f = Wet friction of pavement (average = 0.30). The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. 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. (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. The term includes special mobile equipment as defined in the Vehicle Code. 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. (m)Median openings. (ii)A signed written statement, whereby the applicant agrees to indemnify and defend the Commonwealth (if requested) from all suits, damages, claims and demands of any type whatsoever by the fee title holder of the property because of granting the permit to the applicant, such as a failure of the permittee or other person to comply with the permit or any other statutes, ordinances or regulations in connection with the permit. Figures 7 through 12 illustrate and supplement the minimum design requirements described in this chapter. PDF Chapter 3 Auxiliary lanes shall consist of the following: (1)Acceleration and deceleration lanes. 22801 (June 24, 1974) and 29 CFR 1926.1 et seq. Access driveways shall be permitted at locations in which: (1) Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. Application for Minimum Use Driveway (or "Create Minimum Use Driveway Application" in EPS) 08-2022 . (d)Local roads. (6)Sight distance in each direction from each proposed driveway. PennDOT FAQs - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (v)The permittee shall be principally liable to the Department for any failure to comply with the permit and this chapter. Although the Department of Transportation had authority to approve satisfactory completion of roadwork authorized by its permit, regulations did not confer upon the Department the authority to permit landowner to open and operate a new land use; Township had authority to enforce its zoning ordinance and land development regulations, and had final approval of the land development and issuance of the required certificate of occupancy. InspectorThe Departments authorized representative assigned to inspect permit operations. (6)Shall contain proof that the applicant is an owner. (iii)Driveway grades or profile view of drive. (n)Shoulder upgrading. Penndot M 950s Form - Fill and Sign Printable Template Online g = Percent grade of roadway divided by 100. 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. Signs shall conform to the requirements of Publication 68. RoadwayThat portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk or shoulder. (vi)Driveway surface material and traffic island materials. (3)Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection may be waived only if the intersecting highway radius extends along the property frontage to the extent that compliance is physically impossible. (2)The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. Low, medium, and high volume driveways which provide access to paved highways shall be paved within the right-of-way. When required, auxiliary lanes shall be constructed, at no cost to the Department, in accordance with the Roadway Construction Standards and Form 408. 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. The provisions of this 441.1 amended under section 420 of the State Highway Law (36 P.S. Section 441.8 - Driveway design requirements, 67 Pa. Code - Casetext Addi onal sight distance should be provided at decision points. (2)Electrically powered devices. In exceptional cases, the Department in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, where applicable, may make exceptions. Drainage control plan for other than minimum use driveways shall be as follows: (1)If it can reasonably be anticipated that there will be an increase in the flow of water onto the highway or into highway drainage facilities as a result of action by the applicant, or that there will be an increase in the flow of water onto the property of some other person as a result of any action authorized by the permit, a drainage control plan shall be submitted with the application. If an auxiliary lane must be located in front of property of another person, the applicant shall be required to secure the approval of the other person or indemnify the Commonwealth against any action which the other person may bring against the Commonwealth. The placement of vehicles measured at the driveway and on the roadway must be consistent with the operation of the driveway and roadway, as illustrated on Form M-950S and consistent with Publication 282. (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. (c)Revocation procedure. Stopping sight distanceThe distance required by a driver traveling at a . Joint-use drivewayA driveway shared by and constructed to provide access to two or three properties. construction safety and health regulations, 39 Fed. All curbing must be permanent curbing, as defined in 441.1 of this title (relating to definitions). (iv)Driveway angle relative to the highway. 72 containing the Departments design standards for roadway construction. 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. Turnpike Website. Turning radiusThe radius of an arc which approximates the turning path of the exterior corner of a vehicle. The State is responsible for maintaining only those vehicular areas on its streets between curb lines. (8)Equipment damaging highway. 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. (d)Permits not issued for certain highways. (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. (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. Specific location restrictions shall include the following: (1)Access driveways may not be located at interchanges, ramp areas, or locations that would interfere with the placement and proper functioning of highway signs, signals, detectors, lighting or other devices that affect traffic control. (ii)Low volume driveway, see Figure 8. (4)The Department may block driveways or sever, remove or block drainage facilities constructed without a permit or in violation of this chapter. 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. 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. Ruch v. City of Philadelphia, 587 A.2d 830 (Pa. Cmwlth. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.4 (relating to permit fees). Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 800-331-3414. (iii)Medium volume driveway, see Figures 9, 11, and 12. Acceleration laneThe portion of roadway adjoining the traveled way constructed for the purpose of enabling a vehicle entering a roadway to increase its speed to a rate at which it can safely merge with traffic. See Figure 3.