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REQUIRED ITEMS FOR SUBMITTAL: 1. Permit Application 3. Site plan outlining the location of the driveway. • Address must be clearly marked and staked within 24 hours of application. • This is an application for a permit. Payment of fee does not constitute approval. • Standard specifications are provided as an example – other requirements may apply. • All failed inspections will be assessed a prepaid $47.00 re-inspection fee. • Applicant understands that driveway must be maintained to County specifications at all times. • Any future repairs shall be at applicant/owner expense and will requier a new permit application. • Applicant shall be responsible for verifying his or her legal right for driveway construction and access. • Issuance of permit by County does not grant legal access. Contractor Signature Date Date IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT Inspector Section I certify that I have read and understand all of the above provisions of this permit. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT APPLICATION Permit ACCESS/DRIVEWAY Date Elbert County Public Works Department Expiration P.O. Box 116, 215 Cheyenne St., Kiowa, CO 80117 Ph: [PHONE REDACTED], Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] REVISION DATE: 12/19/18 Completed applications may be emailed to [EMAIL REDACTED] Date: Contractor Name: Property Owner: Contractor Address: Owner's Signature Email: ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: RESIDENTIAL ACCESS PERMIT FEE: $150.00 City/State/Zip Address: Phone: Contractor Phone Initial Inspection Approved/Date Disapproved/Date Inspected Final Inspection Approved/Date Disapproved/Date Inspected Address Marker Made: Address Marker Posted: ---PAGE BREAK--- 25’ turning radius at County road/private road Width (20' minimum) from property line to edge of county road/private road 14' wide from property line to the residence with two 1' shoulders (total 16') with 80’ (turnaround or hammerhead) at the end of the drive with asphalt or gravel from property line Gravel depth Class VI gravel minimum Gravel from property line to shoulder of county road/private road Culvert diameter Culvert length (24’) + flared ends All driveways that meet or join paved roads must be paved with asphalt and tacked at the seam Depth or thickness of pavement min) Drive must be paved from the property line to the edge of the paved portion of the county/private road Concrete pan 9’x20’ overall dimensions Wire mesh or rebar Footers required 2’x 3’x 6” Adequate sight distance per County code Drive must have a 8" fall back measured from the shoulder of the County road to the property line The maximum slope of residential driveways shall not exceed 10% once on the private property PAVING EXISTING DRIVE: Minimum 4" thickness asphalt or concrete over 6" thick class 6 aggregate base material. DRIVES THAT MEET DIRT OR GRAVEL ROADS: Pave only to the property line. Do not pave in the County ROW. Snow removal and road maintenance can damage concrete or asphalt that is in the ROW. It can also damage County equipment. If this is ignored and damage of any sort occurs, it is the full responsibility of the property owner to proved payment for repair. INSPECTORS NOTES/COMMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS ALL ITEMS CHECKED BY INSPECTOR MUST BE FOLLOWED PROPERTY ELBERT COUNTY RECOMMENDS THAT A 20' MINIMUM WIDTH BE MAINTAINED FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE DRIVEWAY FOR HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE REASONS. ---PAGE BREAK--- Elbert County Public Works Residential Access Design Standards 760.00 PRIVATE DRIVEWAY DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 761.00 Width: Driveways shall provide for a minimum 14-foot all-weather driving surface (not including shoulders). A 16-foot surface is encouraged to facilitate larger fire apparatus. Driveways will be a minimum 14 feet wide with two 1’ shoulders from the property line to the residence or turnaround, whichever applies The minimum width of the driveway within road right-of-way shall start at 24’ tapering to 16’ (14’ driveway plus two 1’ shoulders) at property line. (See Section 12.3.6 of the Elbert County Roadway Design and Construction Standards). 762.00 Vertical Clearance: Driveways shall have an unobstructed vertical height of 13 feet 6 inches. Driveways shall have an unobstructed vertical height of 13 feet 6 inches. 763.00 Surface – Sub-Base: All roadbase material shall be a minimum 6 inches thick and shall provide an all-weather driving surface capable of handling the imposed loads of fire apparatus (up to 67,000 pounds depending on the jurisdiction). 763.01 Aggregate surface – sub-base. All roadbase material shall be a minimum 6” (compacted) and shall provide an all-weather driving surface – sub-base capable of handling the imposed loads of fire apparatus (up to 67,000 pounds depending on the jurisdiction). ---PAGE BREAK--- The acceptable materials for an all-weather driving surface – sub-base is Class 5-6 aggregate Class 5-6 recycled concrete Class 5-6 recycled asphalt Asphalt and concrete paved surfaces accompanied by a Geotech report will also be considered an all- weather surface. Owner/contractor shall provide Elbert County with test results of the materials used. 763.02 Driveways accessing paved Elbert County/private roads. All driveways that meet or join paved roads must be paved with asphalt and tacked at the seam. Depth or thickness of pavement will be 4” minimum compacted. Drive must be paved from the property line to the edge of the paved portion of the Elbert County/private road. Sub-base under pavement must be 6” (compacted) of the following: Class 4-7 aggregate Class 4-7 recycled concrete Class 4-7 recycled asphalt Asphalt and concrete paved surfaces accompanied by a Geotech report will also be considered an all- weather surface. Paved driveway access from shoulder of road to property line will be part of the final driveway inspection. Any surface (asphalt, concrete, chip seal, etc.) applied over approved sub-base from property line to house will not be approved or inspected by Elbert County. 764.00 Approach: All driveways must approach the roadway at a 70 -90 degree angle perpendicular to the intersecting roadway. All driveways must approach the roadway at a 70 -90 degree angle perpendicular to the intersecting roadway. 765.00 Turning Radii: All residential driveways 150 feet or longer in developed length shall provide a complete turnaround constructed with a minimum 40-foot center line radius as shown below ---PAGE BREAK--- Driveway Centerline All turns associated with the driveway system shall provide a minimum 40-foot center line radius as shown below: Driveway Centerline Driveway Centerline 80” 40’ 40' 40' 40' ---PAGE BREAK--- Exceptions: A: Driveways greater than 20 feet in width. B: Houses equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Single-family Dwellings. C: Turning radius may be modified when approved by the authority having. jurisdiction. All residential driveways 150 feet or longer in developed length shall provide a complete turnaround constructed with a minimum 40-foot center line radius as shown below. All turns associated with the driveway system shall provide a minimum 40-foot center line radius as shown below: Regulations on turn outs and turning radiuses may be superseded by local Fire District regulations, which may include the following. Driveways greater than 20 feet in width. Houses equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Single-family Dwellings. 766.00 Slope: The maximum slope of residential driveways shall not exceed 10% once on the private property. Exceptions: A: Houses equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Single-family dwellings. B: When approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Maximum slope of a driveway will be determined by the Fire District under whose jurisdiction the residence falls under. 767.00 Bridges and Water Crossings: Bridges and other water crossing appliances shall be designed and constructed to handle the imposed loads of fire apparatus in all-weather situations. In many cases, bridges and crossings may require the approval stamp of a professional engineer. ---PAGE BREAK--- Bridges and other water crossing structures will be designed and constructed to handle the imposed loads of fire apparatus in all-weather situations. In many cases, bridges and crossings will require the approval stamp of a professional engineer. 768.00 Livestock Crossings: Livestock crossings and grates shall be designed and constructed to withstand the imposed loads of fire apparatus (up to 67,000 pounds depending on the jurisdiction) Exceptions. A: When approved alternate means of access are provided around the grate, the provisions of 2-8 may be modified. Livestock crossings and grates will be designed and constructed to withstand the imposed loads of fire apparatus (up to 67,000 pounds depending on the jurisdiction) In many cases, livestock crossings will require the approval stamp of a professional engineer. When approved by the Elbert County Road and Bridge Department and the Fire District, an alternate means of access around the grate can be used. (See Section 12.3.6.3.1.2 of the Elbert County Roadway Design Construction Manual.) 769.00 Gates and Limited Access Appliances: (See Section 12.3.6.9 of the Elbert County Roadway Design Construction Manual.) Private dwelling gates shall provide a minimum 14-foot unobstructed width and shall be operable without special knowledge or force. Exception: A. Gates that utilize an approved access control device to ensure immediate access to the dwelling. Device information can be obtained by contacting the appropriate fire protection agency. Gates shall be located a minimum of 30 feet off the roadway to ensure a safe and unobstructed traffic flow during emergency response. Private dwelling gates will provide a minimum 16-foot unobstructed width and will be operable without special knowledge or force. Gates that utilize a control device must be approved by the Fire District. All gates shall open inward, outward opening gates are prohibited. Gates will be located a minimum 30’ off the roadway shoulder to ensure a safe and unobstructed traffic flow during emergency response.