[Massplanners] Curb Cut Bylaws and Policies

[Schreiber, Gideon]

Anne,

Watertown has this requirement for new or changed construction for residential uses, and it is regulated by the Zoning Enforcement Officer:

Section 6.01 (h & i) For a site upon which new construction is proposed; to which an increase in the number of existing bedrooms or units is sought; or to which modifications to existing construction of driveways or parking areas are proposed for either one, two, three, or four family dwellings or row houses, the following design standards shall apply: There shall be allowed a maximum of two curb cuts per site at a maximum of 11 foot width, with a minimum distance of 20 feet between curb cuts. No curb cut, or combination of curb cuts shall exceed a maximum of 40% of the lot frontage, or 22 feet, whichever is less.

https://ecode360.com/37103247

Gideon Schreiber, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning
(NEW LOCATION) 124 Watertown St, Suite 2A
P. (617) 972-6417 ext 12164
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Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Curb Cut Bylaws and Policies

Hi Anne,

You should be able to regulate how many are required through your local zoning bylaw and have the Planning Board be the authority to allow more than one.  Nantucket has is outlined that “no more than one driveway access shall be allowed on a lot. However, the Planning Board may grant a waiver to allow two or more driveway access..” https://ecode360.com/11472273

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Dear Planners,
I'm looking for examples of local bylaws or policies regulating the number of residential curb cuts per parcel. Our DPW did have a sort of policy allowing only 1 curb cut per residential lot but they are now approving plans, most recently with 3 curb cuts - 2 driveways for a new duplex and 1 driveway for a new ADU - on 75' of frontage, and this site plan will be replicated on the adjacent lot as well. I'm very much in favor of the increased density but not super psyched about the lack of site plan creativity, which the Planning Board has no authority to deny.
Thanks,
Anne
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Anne Capra, AICP
Director, Planning & Conservation
Town of South Hadley
116 Main Street | South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5030 x6128
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