§ 5.16. Driveway intersections.

5.16.1 Angle and improvements. Driveways shall generally intersect streets at right angles. The portion of a driveway located within a public right-of-way shall be paved. Driveways providing access to parking lots that contain six or more spaces shall be paved in accordance with the parking lot requirements of the zoning ordinance.

5.16.2 Driveway design standards.

1)

Driveways serving single-family detached or duplex residences shall be no less than ten feet wide at the right-of-way line and shall provide a radius to the back of curb or edge or pavement of the roadway of no less than five feet.

2)

All driveways and driveway curb cuts on state highways shall conform to Georgia DOT standards unless county requirements are more restrictive.

5.16.3 Auxiliary lanes. Along any collector or arterial, a deceleration lane, acceleration lane, larger turning radius, traffic islands, or other devices or designs may be required to avoid specific traffic hazards which would otherwise be created by the proposed driveway location.