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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_03-20_8/13/2020ORDINANCE NO.03-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET AND ON -STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. SECTION 78.704(C). CONTROL OF ACCESS TO STREETS. TO REVISE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR ACCESSWAY DRIVEWAYS IN THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78 SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Village Council desire to revise current code regarding the construction of access driveways which intersect or abut rights -of -way within the Village to ensure that such driveways are maintained in a manner that safeguards public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the Village Council believes these revisions will be in the best interest, and will promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Village of Tequesta. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1: Chapter 78. Zoning. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is hereby amended at Article X. Off -Street and On -Street Parking and Loading Regulations. Section 78-704(c). Control of access to streets. to revise construction standards for accessway driveways which intersect or abut rights -of way within the Village, providing that Chapter 78. Article X. Section 78-704(c) shall hereafter read as follows: Sec. 78-704. - Control of access to streets. (a) Intent. [This subsection shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.] (b) Standards for access driveways. [This subsection shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.] (c) Construction standards. Access driveways which intersect or abut rights -of -way under the control or jurisdiction of the village shall be constructed in accordance with the construction standards and details as available from the village building department of eemmuni4y development and public works department. In accordance with the following guidelines, access driveways are regulated in two separate sections: 1. Portion on the owner's property. The portion of an access driveway located on the owner's private property may be constructed in compliance with either of the following two methods: a. Minimum four -inch thick concrete slab with wire mesh or fiber on a stabilized subgrade: or b. Minimum six-inch thick lime rock or coquina base with a one -inch thick asphaltic concrete surface, all on a compacted base or pavers. 2. Portion in the adiacent public -right -of way. The portion of an access driveway located in the adjacent public right-of-way shall be constructed with a minimum six-inch thick concrete slab at 3000 psi with wire mesh or fiber on stabilized subgrade. The use of pavers or asphalt to construct the portion of an access driveway located in the adjacent public right-of- way is prohibited. Section 2: Each and every other Section and Subsection of Chapter 78. Zoning. shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted. Section 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict be and the same are hereby repealed. Section 4: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance. Section 5: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance. Section 6: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage. 2 ORDINANCE Date 3-20 8/13/2020 Upon Second Reading Motion Council Member Frank D'Ambra Second Council Member Bruce Prince FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT Mayor Abigail Brennan x© Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone ®x ® 0 n Council Member Laurie Brandon ®x El Council Member Frank D'Ambra z El Council Member Bruce Prince ©x 0 © 0 The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted. MAYOR OF TEQUESTA: �iWWI. AlJigail C ATTEST: Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk SEAL INCORPORATED_!