Legal Documents of Kingston

Code of Kingston

Kingston
Title 16 : Streets and Sidewalks, etc.
Chapter 2 : Excavations

16-210 : Driveway curb cuts.

No one shall cut, build, or maintain a driveway across a curb, sidewalk or public right-of-way without first obtaining a permit from the city manager. Such a permit will not be issued when the contemplated driveway is to be located or constructed as to create an unreasonable hazard to pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic. No driveway shall exceed thirty-five feet (35') in width at its outer or street edge and when two (2) or more adjoining driveways are provided for the same property a safety island of not less than ten feet (10') in width at its outer or street edge shall be provided. Driveway aprons shall not extend out into the street. (2009 Code, § 16-210)