4.2.4 Corner Clearance
Corner clearance is a special case of connection spacing that refers to the separation of access connections from roadway intersections. Driveway spacing at intersections and corners should protect the functional area of the intersection with the goal of maintaining adequate sight distance, response times, and space for vehicles to queue without frequently blocking the access. The County code indicates that all connections near intersections, must meet or exceed the minimum connection spacing requirements for the abutting roadway, as provided in Table 15 above. Exceptions are provided for access to isolated corner properties as follows:
For Type I connections (i.e., single family homes), minimum corner clearance is 10 feet.
For all other Types, a single connection may be placed closer to the intersection if, due to property size, the minimum spacing standards in the Minimum Spacing table cannot be met, and where joint access which meets or exceeds the applicable connection spacing cannot be obtained with a neighboring property or, it is determined by the County that joint access is not feasible based on conflicting land uses or conflicting traffic volumes/characteristics, then the minimum corner clearance given in Table 20 can be used. Table 20. Corner Clearance for Isolated Corner Properties Only
Position
Access Allowed
Minimum Clearance
With Restrictive Median
Approaching Intersection
Right In/Out
115′
Approaching Intersection
Right In Only
75′
Departing Intersection
Right In Out
230′ (125)*
Departing Intersection
Right Out Only
100′
Without Restrictive Median
Approaching Intersection
Full Access
230′ (125)*
Approaching Intersection
Right In Only**
100′
Departing Intersection
Full Access
230′ (125)*
Departing Intersection
Right Out Only**
100′
90
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