§ 6-128. Driveways.

(a)

Driveways shall be constructed to produce a hard-surfaced finish.

(1)

Concrete—Minimum depth of four (4) inches;

(2)

Bituminous paving—Minimum depth four (4) inches.

(b)

Expansion joints shall be placed in all areas between existing concrete construction prior to placing fresh concrete and continuous in center of driveways wider than sixteen (16) feet. Expansion joints shall be at least one-half inch thick and the same depth as the thickness of concrete to be placed.

(c)

Control joints shall be constructed with grooving tool or sawed every ten (10) feet or equally divided in sections not less than ten (10) feet.

(d)

It is recommended that all driveways be broom finished as a safety factor.

(e)

Width of driveways shall match the garage entrance; however such driveways shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width.

(f)

Driveway approaches shall require a minimum of six (6) inches of concrete or bituminous paving.

(Code 1974, § 5-17)