This area shall remain free of any obstructions which may interfere with a clear line of vision for entering or exiting vehicles. (16)Future additional driveways. When required, auxiliary lanes shall be constructed, at no cost to the Department, in accordance with the Roadway Construction Standards and Form 408. (4)When curb exists adjacent to the proposed driveway, the line and grade of the existing curb shall be matched, unless otherwise authorized by the permit. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. PersonAn individual, business entity, association, political subdivision, authority, Federal or Commonwealth agency, or other entity recognized by law. (a)General. (5)Restoration of slopes. (3)Requests for removal of a median divisor will not be granted without the approval of the director. (3)The driveway will not create a hazard. 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. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. 67 Pa. Code 441.7 - General driveway requirements; 67 Pa. Code 441.7 - General driveway requirements . Allow no more than three dwelling units to gain access to a private driveway. These devices shall include, but not be limited to, any required regulatory, warning or guide signs, delineators, and pavement markings. (2) The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. (e)Number of driveways. (h)Sight distance. 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. 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 provisions of this 441.3 amended under section 420 of the State Highway Law (36 P.S. County officeAny of the various maintenance district offices of the Department. PDF Highway Maintenance Manual (HMM) 09-10-10 Design Elements (4)When curb exists adjacent to the proposed driveway, the line and grade of the existing curb shall be matched, unless otherwise authorized by the permit. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET #134 SUMMER 2007 400 North Street, 6th Floor . (o)Traffic control devices. (12)Maintenance. Recommend use of PennDOT standards for state highways. CurblineA line formed by the face of the existing curb or in its absence the outer edge of the shoulder, along which curbing is or may be located. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. Table 3Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. (v)If the permitted work is the proximate cause of damage to the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, beyond the adjacent area, the permittee shall be responsible for all remedial work and shall make all temporary and permanent restoration. (k)Access driveway pavement. Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. (2)Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, the permittee shall install adequate pipe under the driveway in accordance with Form 408. The driveway pavement shall be at least four inches thick within the right-of-way. It shall be extended around the driveway radii to the right-of-way line. In the event the permittee fails to refill the ditch or trench or proceed to completion of the work upon notice from the Department to do so, the Department may perform the necessary and required work and shall be reimbursed for the costs by the permittee within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. Requirements for traffic control devices shall be as follows: (1)Nonelectrically powered devices. The area between the edge of the pavement and the right-of-way line shall be kept clear of all buildings, sales exhibits, business signs, vehicles, service equipment and similar items. (ii)Nearest driveway on adjacent properties. (iii)Designated employes shall be assigned by the permittee to direct one lane traffic. (f)Site requirements. MLS # PADE2042340 Right-of-wayThe area which has been acquired by the Department for highway purposes. 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. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops for a vehicle in the outside lane. (B)When the highway grade ascends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be increased by a factor of 1.7. f = Wet friction of pavement (average = 0.30). (d)Local roads. (f)Site requirements. As such, its design must be in accordance with the Departments current standards governing the design of local roads. 67 Pa. Code 441.7. General driveway requirements. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. Low volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 25 but less than 750 vehicles per day. Publication 43A Department publication, sometimes called Bulletin 43, containing requirements for the maintenance and protection of traffic on construction projects. DrivewayEvery entrance or exit used by vehicular traffic to or from properties abutting a highway. 2002); appeal denied 814 A.2d 679 (Pa. 2002). "Intersection Sight Distance" in Chapter 9 of the 2004 AASHTO Green Book. The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. The permittee shall reimburse the Department for any and all inspection costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. Shelbourne Square Assocs., L.P. v. Exeter Township, 794 A.2d 946 (Pa. Cmwlth. IngressThe entrance of vehicular traffic to abutting properties from a highway. 2000d, as implemented by 49 CFR 21 and 23 CFR 230.101 et seq. 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. (17)Use of highway prohibited. A description of each classification and typical examples of land uses normally associated with each follows: (i)Minimum use driveway, see Figure 7. (B)Act of December 10, 1974 (P. L. 852, No. (4)The Department will consider any comments or recommendations resulting from this review prior to approving the access permit. (c)Driveways adjacent to intersections. (k)Access driveway pavement. Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to relax existing safety requirements. See 67 PA Code 441for driveway classifications ba sed on traffic volumes and land use examples. (6)Altering drainage prohibited. (vi)Driveway surface material and traffic island materials. PennDOT Recommended use of AASHTO standards. DRIVEWAY SIGHT DISTANCE (aka Clear sight distance) The minimum distance that a driver of a vehicle, situated at eye level, 3.5 a left turn into a driveway. 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. In the event the Department determines that such structures, equipment, or property pose a threat to the public safety and the permittee fails to remove the same after notice from the Department to do so, the Secretary or his attorneys, or any attorney of any court of record shall be authorized to appear for the permittee, and to enter an amicable action of ejectment and confess judgment against the permittee; and the attorney shall be authorized to issue forthwith a writ of possession without leave of court, all at the cost of the permittee. (i)The permittee shall provide and maintain all necessary precautions to prevent injury or damage to persons and property in accordance with instructions furnished by the district office. 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. PDF Chapter 3 Stopping sight distanceThe distance required by a driver traveling at a . This curb shall be placed in line with existing curb or two feet back of the shoulder or ditch line on uncurbed highways. To insure the integrity of this intended function, no access driveway will be permitted on a ramp or within 50 feet of the intersection of the edge of pavement of the ramp or its speed change lane with the edge of pavement of the intersecting roadway. See Figure 6. Driveway Sight Distance Measurements . 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. (4)Grade requirements in uncurbed shoulders within the right-of-way shall conform to Figure 1. (i)Grade of access driveway. Permittee Required to Obtain All Required Approvals or Permits. A driveway normally used by more than 25 vehicles per day but less than 750 vehicles per day, such as: (B)elementary and junior high schools; or. changes effective through 52 Pa.B. 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. All curbing must be permanent curbing, as defined in 441.1 of this title (relating to definitions). PermitA highway occupancy permit (Form M-945P) issued by a district office pursuant to this chapter. (F)Ordinances enacted by local municipalities which contain more stringent minimum safety requirements than this chapter. 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. (6)Sight distance in each direction from each proposed driveway. (b)General location restrictions. Information provided in applications must be accurate. (2)Left turn stand-by lanes. Property line clearanceThe distance measured along the pavement edge or curb between the property frontage boundary line and the near edge of the driveway. 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. The term includes proposed streets, lanes, alleys, courts, and ways. SEG. The longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the outside lane. Permits will not be issued to contractors of the property owner nor to any person other than the owner of the property. The drainage control plan shall contain the following: (ii)Existing flow in cubic feet per second. Roadway sight distance right. General requirements shall be as follows: (1)The ability of a driveway to safely and efficiently function as an integral component of a highway system requires that its design and construction be based on the amount and type of traffic that it is expected to serve and the type and character of roadway which it accesses. (2)The permit issuance fee shall not be refundable on unused permits. Absent an agreement on maintenance at an intersection of a city street and a state highway, the State is responsible for maintaining only that portion of the vehicular intersection between actual or extended curb lines of its highway, without any reference to sidewalks; the city is responsible for maintaining crosswalks and other areas up to the actual or extended curb lines of the state highway at the vehicular intersection. (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. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code changes effective through 52 Pa.B. (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. (2)Existing and proposed building, including a description of present and proposed use of building. When required, auxiliary lanes shall be constructed, at no cost to the Department, in accordance with the Roadway Construction Standards and Form 408. Chapter 3 - Intersections Publication 13M (DM-2) Change #1 - Revised 12/12 3 - 4 D. Superelevation. 4159. (D)When the road descends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be reduced by a factor of 0.5. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.6 (relating to general conditions). 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. See Figure 3. (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. Highway Occupancy Permits - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. (iv)Driveway angle relative to the highway. It is in the public interest to regulate the location, design, construction, maintenance and drainage of access driveways, local roads, and other property within State highway right-of-way for the purpose of security, economy of maintenance, preservation of proper drainage and safe and reasonable access. (4)The area between the right-of-way line adjacent to and on both sides of a driveway shall be used as a clear zone to provide a physical barrier between the traveled way and activity on private property. (2) . Medium volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 750 but less than 1500 vehicles per day. Although driveway opening on to State highway was established prior to promulgation of these regulations, this 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. Publication 90A Department publication containing requirements for work area traffic control during highway maintenance operations and utility work. The work shall be done at such time and in such a manner as shall be consistent with the safety of the public and shall conform to all requirements and standards of the Department including, but not limited to, Form 408. Permit applications shall be submitted prior to the construction of any building which the proposed driveway will serve to assure that the driveway can be constructed in accordance with this chapter. stopping sight distances should be used. Central Permit OfficeThe office for the control of issuance of permits located at: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120-0041 (5)Distance from each existing and proposed driveway to the following: (i)Nearest intersecting street, road, and highway. 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. (c)Where to submit application. 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. (iii)The sight distances in Tables 1 through 4 apply only when highway grades are zero to 3.0%, either up or down. Create Minimum Use Driveway Screen Fields - Pennsylvania Department of The vehicle's height must be measured at 3.50 feet above the proposed driveway surface and highway pavement surface. Please direct comments or questions to. (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. Table 4Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. (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. 67 Pa. Code 441.8 - Driveway design requirements (2) The distance from the edge of pavement of the intersecting highway to the radius of the first permitted driveway shall be a minimum of 20 feet on curbed . 1990). changes effective through 52 Pa.B. The number and location of entrances which may be granted will be based on usage, interior and exterior traffic patterns, and current design policy of the Department. Except for joint-use driveways, no portion of any access shall be located outside of the property frontage boundary line. (4)Grade requirements in uncurbed shoulders within the right-of-way shall conform to Figure 1. The State is responsible for maintaining only those vehicular areas on its streets between curb lines. 494-14-06 August 8, 2014 Page 2 . 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. 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. (c)Driveways adjacent to intersections. Smithfield v. Kessler, 882 A.2d 17, 23 (Pa. Cmwlth. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. Roadway construction standardsDepartment Publication No. (4)Cost. (iv)The sight distance values in Tables 1 through 6 are desirable for safe operation of the driveway. The longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. Upon application duly made, in accordance with this chapter, a permit will be issued by the appropriate district office, subject to this chapter and the conditions contained on the permit and its attachments and supplements. (d)Additional inspection fees. 441.2. Supplement An amendment to a highway occupancy permit issued on Department Form M-945S. (j)Review by municipalities, planning commissions, and zoning boards. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.6 (relating to general conditions). RoadwayThat portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk or shoulder. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code changes effective through 52 Pa.B. 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). (2)Additional restrictions. (D) When the road descends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be reduced by a factor of 0.5. See Figure 11 and Figure 12. 67 Pa. Code 441.7 - General driveway requirements (l)Penalty for falsifying application. 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. The Department will not grant or deny the permit application until 30 days after receipt of the written notice by the fee title holder. 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. 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. 22801 (June 24, 1974) and 29 CFR 1926.1 et seq. The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. (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. (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. (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. (2)Confiscation of the applicants permit by a police officer or authorized representative of the Department. The term includes existing or proposed streets, lanes, alleys, courts, and ways. (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. The provisions of this 441.3 amended August 3, 2018, effective August 4, 2018, 48 Pa.B. OwnerA person holding: (ii)an estate or other legal interest in property, such as an easement, a lease, a license or subsurface rights, or. 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. 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. (3)Figures 7, 8, and 9 show two sets of design values. The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. (a)Permit issuance fees. (iii)Medium volume driveway, see Figures 9, 11, and 12. Popple v. Department of Transportation, 575 A.2d 973 (Pa. Cmwlth. (h)Sight distance. See Figure 3. 67 Pa. Code 441.8. Driveway design requirements. - Pennsylvania Bulletin 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. R Available to PennDOT staff only. For grades, follow the general recommendations of PennDOT Design Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (62045) and (62046). 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. (iv)All retained suitable material shall be placed or stored outside the improved area, and in such a manner that there will be no interference with the flow of water in any gutter, drain, pipe, culvert, ditch, or waterway. 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 Permanent curbingPlain or reinforced cement concrete curb which meets Department standards. measured by for department use only: distance required the maximum length of roadway alon Reg. (B)When the highway grade ascends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be increased by a factor of 1.7. Publication 312 (7-14), Guide for Obtaining Minimum Use Driveway Permits . 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.

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