Private roads are described as those serving more than one residential or commercial building. All private roads serving multiple buildings, constructed after the enactment of this ordinance, shall be a minimum width of two rods.

1. Driveways are described as serving only one residential or commercial building, All driveways which serve new residential or commercial buildings that are greater than 75 feet from a public or private road shall meet the following within 60 days of land use/building permit issuance:
2. Driveways shall have a minimum clearance width of 20 feet, Any curves in driveways must not be less than 100 foot radius,
3. Overhead clearance shall be established at a minimum height of 13 feet.
4. Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length must provide an adequate turnaround area that will accommodate a 30 foot long fire truck. The turnaround space can be provided by one of the following methods and shall be within 75 feet of the principal building:

a. If a circle drive is constructed, it must have a radius of no lass than 35 feet to the centerline (or)

b. A turnaround space free of trees and other obstructions may be provided if it has the dimensions of not less than 80 feet by 50 feet (or)

c. A turnout may be provided with the following dimensions: the length shall be a minimum of 30 feet.The width at the entrance shall also be a minimum of 30 feet. The turnout may be trapezoidal in shape, thereby tapering down to a minimum of 20 feet at the rear. In addition, a minimum of 40 feet of driveway must be provided between the building and the turnout to allow enough room to back a 30 foot fire truck into the turnout.

Exemptions from the provisions of this ordinance would include: New buildings that are 75 feet or less from a public or private road. Those portions of both private roads and driveways which are restricted by existing easement.

Burnett County Driveway Requirements All Distances are Minimums Unless Otherwise Stated

Further, in the interest of public safety and better delivery of emergency services, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors encourages and recommends that existing driveways be upgraded to these minimum standards.