Ordinances-2003-260

- No undue interference with the free and safe movement of prescribed roadway traffic - Maximum safety and convenience for pedestrians and other users of the road right-of-ways In the interest of public safety and convenience, the City of Tiffin may restrict the number and location of access points in addition to reviewing internal traffic circulation for proposed developments and access improvements during prescribed roadway reconstruction projects. 1. The Number of Access Points a. Each development or property, regardless of the number of parcels, shall be limited to one access point to prescribed roadways unless proper spacing warrants a second access. b. One additional right in / right out access point may be permitted if it is demonstrated by a competent engineering analysis that the level of service at the approved access point would be substantially improved by the addition of a second access point, and will not adversely affect traffic safety or operations on the prescribed roadway. c. If the approved access point is to be signalized, no additional full access points will be permitted (unless proper spacing warrants a second access). d. For access to an abutting property located at the intersection of two prescribed roadways, one access point shall be permitted on the prescribed roadway having the lower volume of traffic, as determined by the City of Tiffin. The requirements for the access point shall comply with all applicable provisions of this policy. e. For corner lots at an intersection where only one of the abutting roads is a prescribed roadway, and if access is available from the local intersecting street, access to the prescribed roadway may be prohibited by the City of Tiffin. The requirements for the access point if permitted, shall comply with the agency having jurisdiction of the proscribed roadway. 2. The Location of Access Points