SAGINAW COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION

Commercial Driveways

Definition

Any driveway providing access to land which is used for industrial or commercial purpose shall be deemed to be a commercial driveway.  The intent of designating a use as industrial and commercial is to define those users which induce heavier traffic flow than residential use and to provide for wider access and more durable surface to handle heavier traffic.  In the event of a dispute over whether or not a specific use shall be designated commercial or not, the County Highway Engineer shall make the final decision.

Width

All commercial driveways shall meet the roadway per drawing numbers DW2 and DW3 which specify the widths of different types of commercial drives.  (See Part 6 of Full Specification Manual which pertains to Commercial Driveways)

Location

1. No portion of a commercial driveway, including the curve which meets the traveled portion of the roadway, shall extend beyond the property line of the adjoining parcel of property extended at right angles to the center line of the right-of-way from the point where the property line meets the right-of-way line.
2. No portion of a commercial driveway, including the curve which meets the traveled way, shall be located closer than 50 feet to the nearest right-of-way of an intersecting road or street.

Angled Driveways

When the property owner wishes to construct a commercial driveway at other than 90 degrees to the center line of the roadway to facilitate ingress and egress traffic, the near driveway on the right as approaching shall not have less than a 45 degree angle with the centerline of the road and the far driveway on the right as approaching shall not have an angle of less than 60 degrees with the centerline.

Joint Driveways

When both property owners abutting a common property line agree they may construct a joint commercial driveway which shall meet the same rules regarding width as all other commercial driveways and all of the rules regarding location of commercial driveways except that pertaining to location in regard to property lines.

Surfaces

All commercial drives along uncurbed streets or roads shall be surfaced with asphalt from the edge of the traveled portion of the road to the right-of-way line.  Commercial drives along curbed streets shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete from the back of the curb to the right-of-way line.  Variance from these lengths may in exceptional circumstances be approved by the County Highway Engineer.

General

The Board of County Road Commissioners does not have jurisdiction over the use or arrangement of buildings and facilities on private property.  However, it will not issue permits for parking on the right-of-way at right angles to the building off the right-of-way nor will it issue permits for the stopping of vehicles on the right-of-way at a gasoline service pump.  Therefore, it is recommended that the property owner place any building to which he wishes to park at right angles at least 30 feet from the right-of-way line and to place gasoline pump islands at least 14 feet from the right-of-way line.

Instructions

Please download the following document and fill out the following areas: contractor information, road, location (between what two roads), township, period of construction and a brief description of the work to be completed along with any plans and specs.  Sign the application and either send or bring to the Road Commission with payment and attachments.  If approved, a completed permit will be mailed to you.  Please review the special conditions and restrictions for the permit.

Permit

    Commercial/Residential Driveway Permit

Cost

     $100.00 First Approach and $50.00 Each Additional Approach