Publication 90A Department publication containing requirements for work area traffic control during highway maintenance operations and utility work. The following conditions shall apply to permits issued under the provisions of this chapter: (1)Scope of permit. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops for a vehicle in the outside lane. (j)Auxiliary lanes. A. 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. (B)apartments with five units or less. A permit shall be valid for a six-month period or multiples thereof as specified on the permit. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. Auxiliary lanes shall consist of the following: (1)Acceleration and deceleration lanes. 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. This area shall remain free of any obstructions which may interfere with a clear line of vision for entering or exiting vehicles. 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. See Figure 3. (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. Information provided in applications must be accurate. (iii)Medium volume driveway, see Figures 9, 11, and 12. 03-2004 : Title: PennDOT Letterhead Template (h)Sight distance. (2)Left turn stand-by lanes. (l)Driveways relative to ramps. The provisions of this 441.1 amended September 2, 2011, effective September 3, 2011, 41 Pa.B. PermitA highway occupancy permit (Form M-945P) issued by a district office pursuant to this chapter. A driveway normally used by not more than 25 vehicles per day, such as: (A)single family dwellings, duplex houses; or. (j)Auxiliary lanes. (a)General rule. stopping sight distances should be used. (viii)A permit shall be valid only as long as the traffic volume of the driveway does not exceed the approved driveway classification as set forth in 441.8(a) of this title (relating to driveway design requirements). Driveway Slope. 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. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.6 (relating to general conditions). 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. Highway Occupancy Permit Related Forms. 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. 4624. 641 Ferne Blvd , Drexel Hill, PA 19026-3110 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $549,900. The location of the pullover area should be based on reasonable sight distance. The combination of highway speed, volumes, location, and arrangement of driveways and intersections may require the installation of an acceleration or deceleration lane, or both, to serve a proposed low, medium, or high volume driveway. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. (2)The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. Driveways shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained in such a manner as not to interfere or be inconsistent with the design, maintenance and drainage of the highway. (C)If the sidewalk cross slope would exceed 6.0%, as indicated in clause (B) of this subparagraph, depress the entire sidewalk. No, PennDOT will not cut slopes or vegetation to improve sight distance according to PA Title 67, Chapter 441, because sight distance improvement is the responsibility of the driveway owner. (iii)The conditions, restrictions, and provisions of the permit. (2)Supplement fee each six-month time extension or each submitted change shall be$10. (k)Access driveway pavement. Medians must be a minimum of six feet wide to allow for a pedestrian refuge area. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the outside lane. (a)General rule. (3)Figures 7, 8, and 9 show two sets of design values. These devices shall include, but not be limited to, any required regulatory, warning or guide signs, delineators, and pavement markings. Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to relax existing safety requirements. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET #165 s p r i n g / 2 0 1 5 400 North Street, 6th Floor . 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 6. Traffic control deviceAny sign, signal, marking or device placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding vehicular traffic or pedestrians, or both. MLS # PADE2042340 Permanent curbingPlain or reinforced cement concrete curb which meets Department standards. 4772; amended August 3, 2018, effective August 4, 2018, 48 Pa.B. (d)Property line clearance. 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. (iii)If work is stopped on a project for any reason, other than at the end of any normal work day, and any ditch or trench, in the opinion of the Department, remains open for an unreasonable period, the permittee, if so directed, shall refill the ditch or trench and work shall not be resumed until the permittee is prepared to proceed immediately with the work to its completion. OwnerA person holding: (ii)an estate or other legal interest in property, such as an easement, a lease, a license or subsurface rights, or. Please be as descriptive as possible on the details screen so we can share your feedback with the appropriate personnel. Pavement edgeThe edge of the main traveled portion of any highway, exclusive of shoulder. SecretaryThe Secretary of the Department. DepartmentThe Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth. (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. (e)Application procedure and required information. For grades, follow the general recommendations of PennDOT Design Stopping sight distanceThe distance required by a driver traveling at a . 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. (D)O.S.H.A. (ii)In the event of failure or neglect by the permittee to perform and comply with the permit or the provisions of this chapter, the Department may immediately revoke and annul the permit and order and direct the permittee to remove any or all structures, equipment, or property belonging to the permittee or its contractors from the legal limits of the right-of-way and to restore the right-of-way to its former condition. The provisions of this Chapter 441 adopted March 28, 1980, effective April 1, 1980, 10 Pa. B. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. The crosswalk on the lane was not between existing curb lines available to vehicular traffic on the street; it is beyond the outer edge of the shoulder, along which curbing may be located on the street. See Figure 11 and Figure 12. (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. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). (l)Driveways relative to ramps. Limited access highwayA highway to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access except at points and in the manner determined by the Department. (A)When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration, after leaving the driveway, ascends at 3.05.0%, the sight distance in the direction of approaching ascending traffic may be increased by a factor of 1.4. If approved, a supplement may be issued by the district office, authorizing work to continue for an additional six-month period. (3)Work to conform to Department standards. A permit may not be required for maintenance. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. Shoulder lineThe intersection of the shoulder slope with the side slope or ditch slope. . (d)Additional inspection fees. How It Works. The 2,865 sq. CommonwealthThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 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. (11)Approval by inspector. (a)Permit issuance fees. (2)Electrically powered devices. A description of each classification and typical examples of land uses normally associated with each follows: (i)Minimum use driveway, see Figure 7. All disturbed slopes or earthen areas shall be restored to their original condition, or in a manner approved by the Department. 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. Drainage pipe installed under driveways shall be at least 15 inches in diameter. Permits will be issued only to the owners of the property. (ii)The permittee shall be responsible for controlling dust conditions created by its operations. (16)Future additional driveways. Flagmen shall be provided as specified in the permit and in accordance with Publication 43 and Publication 90. Here are some mowing tips: . Materials used in the construction of driveways shall meet the requirements of Form 408. (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. a left turn into a driveway. g = Percent grade of roadway divided by 100. The provisions of this 441.3 amended August 3, 2018, effective August 4, 2018, 48 Pa.B. (F)Ordinances enacted by local municipalities which contain more stringent minimum safety requirements than this chapter. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). (2)Electrically powered devices. Improved areaThe area within the right-of-way which has been constructed for highway purposes, including roadbed, pavement, shoulders, slope, sidewalks, drainage facilities, and any other appurtenances. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET #134 SUMMER 2007 400 North Street, 6th Floor . 260) (72 P. S. 4651-14651-10) which provides that the Board of Claims shall have jurisdiction of claims against the Commonwealth arising from contracts. Read Section 441.7 - General driveway requirements, 67 Pa. Code 441.7, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database . Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (358426) and (216115) to (216117). The townships requirement that the landowner establish access other than that approved by the Department was affirmed. (3)Details of internal traffic circulation, parking, and traffic signs. 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. InspectorThe Departments authorized representative assigned to inspect permit operations. (iv)Responsibility for compliance with the terms of the permit cannot be assigned or transferred by the permittee without first obtaining approval from the Department after submitting Form M-948, Assignment of Permit or License. All curbing must be permanent curbing, as defined in 441.1 of this title (relating to definitions). All drainage releases shall be notarized and recorded, by and at the expense of the applicant, in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Please direct comments or questions to. Maintenance and protection of traffic shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Department, as set forth in Publication 43 and Publication 90. 441.8(h)(2)(iv)) Driveway location maximizes sight distance Justification provided for sight distance values that are less than the safe sight distance values Parked cars obstruct sight line for exiting vehicles? The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: MedianAny structure or area which separates the paved traveled ways for opposing directions of traffic. (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. County officeAny of the various maintenance district offices of the Department. DirectorThe director of the Departments Bureau of Highway Services. 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. (ii)Nearest driveway on adjacent properties. (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). 670-420). If sight distance requirements as specified in this Part cannot be met, the Township may: (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. It shall be extended around the driveway radii to the right-of-way line. The longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. 72 containing the Departments design standards for roadway construction. 8372 (December 31, 2022). The pavement cartway used for vehicular traffic was beyond the curb line which separated the highway from pedestrian traffic and was, therefore, the responsibility of the Commonwealth, not the city. The permit application for all driveways other than those classified as minimum use shall include a plan which illustrates, as a minimum, the following, including dimensions where applicable: (1)Existing highway pavement, ditches, right-of-way and relevant property lines, highway appurtenances, utilities, and medians. (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. 670-420). Further work may not commence in the permitted area until the violation has been remedied. The applicant shall design his driveway using the values appropriate for the posted speed of the roadway being accessed. 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. 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. (6)The other action as may be deemed necessary or proper after consultation with the Office of Chief Counsel. Angle of access driveway approach shall include the following: (1)Access driveway approaches used for two-way operation shall be positioned at right angles, that is, 90 degrees, to the highway or as near thereto as site conditions permit, except as authorized in Figure 11. 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. When required, auxiliary lanes shall be constructed, at no cost to the Department, in accordance with the Roadway Construction Standards and Form 408. Local roadEvery public highway other than a State highway. RoadwayThat portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk or shoulder. Popple v. Department of Transportation, 575 A.2d 973 (Pa. Cmwlth. (f)Permit requiring agreement. Stabilized materialAny aggregate such as aggregate cement, aggregate bituminous or lime pozzyolan, placed in such a manner as to provide a smooth, stable, all-weather surface not subject to undue raveling. (c)Revocation procedure. (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. The drainage control plan shall contain the following: (ii)Existing flow in cubic feet per second. Except for joint-use driveways, no portion of any access shall be located outside of the property frontage boundary line. 400 North Street | Harrisburg, PA 17120 | 717.787.6899 | www.dot.state.pa.us. (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. 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. Requirements for traffic control devices shall be as follows: (1)Nonelectrically powered devices. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced forprofit or sold for profit. Angle of access driveway approach shall include the following: (1)Access driveway approaches used for two-way operation shall be positioned at right angles, that is, 90 degrees, to the highway or as near thereto as site conditions permit, except as authorized in Figure 11. 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. (f)Traffic control plan. (7)Shall, when submitted by an applicant other than a fee title holder, contain: (A)The fee title holder consents to the application. See Figure 5. (Ch. (4)The Department will consider any comments or recommendations resulting from this review prior to approving the access permit.