A. Access drives may be located adjacent to property lines, except that they shall not be placed closer than five feet to any side or rear lot line. The number and types of access drives onto major streets may be controlled and limited by the City Council in the interests of public safety and efficient traffic flow.

B. Access drives onto county roads shall require a review and approval by the County Engineer. The County Engineer shall determine the appropriate location, size and design of such access drives and may limit the number of access drives in the interest of public safety and efficient traffic flow.

C. Access drives to principal structures which traverse wooded, steep or open field areas shall be constructed and maintained to a width and base material depth sufficient to support access by emergency vehicles. The City Council shall review all access drives and driveways for compliance with accepted community access drive standards. All driveways shall have a minimum width of 10 feet with a road strength capable of supporting emergency and fire vehicles.

D. All lots or parcels shall have direct adequate physical access for emergency vehicles along the frontage of the lot or parcel from either an existing dedicated public roadway or an existing private roadway approved by the City Council.