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Driveways and Access
In order to enhance the pedestrian-orientation of residential
neighborhoods, the visual and physical impacts of cars should
be minimized. Parking access should also minimize any potential
pedestrian/vehicular conflicts.

5.13 Minimize the visual impact of a driveway or other
paved surfaces in a front yard.
a. Where possible, provide vehicular access to a site from
an alley.
b. Limit the width of a driveway at the curb.
c. Do not use a landscaped front yard area for parking.
d. In a multi-family development, minimize the visibility
from the street of shared parking areas.
e. Design a driveway to align with the natural grade of the
land, utilizing gentle curves and avoiding running a road
along the slope.
* This is especially important in Character Area 4: Hillside Minimize the visual impact of
Residential. driveways and other paved
surfaces in a front yard.

5.14 Avoid creating a new curb cut when access is already
available from an existing drive or an alley.

Do not use a front yard for parking.

In multi-family development,
minimize the visibility of common
Minimize the visual impact of driveways and other paved surfaces in a parking areas from the public
front yard.
realm.

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