17 AAC 10.060 - Driveways not part of highway construction

(a) An owner of land must apply for a permit under this section if the

(1) land is serviced by a driveway or approach road

(A) that was constructed as part of a highway construction project after January 1, 2000, and for which a permit was issued before January 1, 2000; or

(B) for which a permit has not been issued; and

(2) owner proposes to

(A) install a driveway or approach road to provide a new access;

(B) change the width, grade, slope, or radius of an existing driveway or approach road; or

(C) change the land use for the land provided access, if the projected increase in traffic onto the land increases

(i) from fewer than 20 to more than 25 vehicle trips during any hour of the day; or

(ii) by more than 100 vehicle trips during any hour of the day.

(b) The permit application must be submitted and the permit will be issued on forms prescribed by the department. In the permit the department will incorporate by reference the provisions of 17 AAC 10.020, describe the land served by the driveway or approach road, and bind a permittee and a permittee's heirs, successors in interest, or assignees to the terms of the permit.

(c) If a development is projected to generate more than 100 vehicle trips on a highway during any hour of the day, or the traffic generated is expected to detract from the safety of the highway, an applicant must perform a traffic impact analysis that meets the requirements of 17 AAC 10.070.

(d) Except for municipalities where no approval is required under ordinance, unless the access sought is approved by the appropriate planning and zoning authorities, the department will not approve a permit under this section.

Notes

17 AAC 10.060

Eff. 5/4/2000, Register 154

Authority:AS 19.05.020

AS 19.05.040

AS 19.30.051

AS 19.30.121

AS 19.40.065

AS 44.42.030