Site Access and Safety Analysis
A site access analysis shall be conducted to verify driveway spacing, sight distances, and consistency with the City of Fontana Access Management Plan. The following analyses are recommended to improve project access circulation and limit driveways and local access on arterial streets:
a. Intersection Sight Distance
All on-site intersections, project access driveways, or streets connecting to public roadways should provide adequate sight distance. Adequate intersection sight distance should be determined using the Caltrans Highway Design Manual.
b. Driveway Length and Gated Entrance
Primary project driveways should have a throat of sufficient length to allow vehicles to enter the project area without causing subsequent vehicles to back out onto the City street system. A turnaround should be provided at all gated entrances.
c. Limit Driveway Impacts
Driveways and local street access on arterial streets should be limited to minimize impacts. Driveways should be located to maintain a reasonable distance from adjacent intersections and/or driveways. Whenever possible, driveways should be consolidated with those of adjacent properties.
d. Corner Clearance
A driveway should be a sufficient distance from a signalized intersection so that right-turn egress movements do not interfere with the right-turn queue at the intersection. Efforts should also be made to provide right-turn egress movements with sufficient distance to enter the left-turn pocket at the adjacent intersection.
e. Right Turn Lanes at Driveways
If the project right-turn peak hour volume is 50 or more vehicles, a right-turn deceleration lane should be reviewed for appropriateness on all driveways accessing major and primary arterials, when feasible. The length of the right-turn lane should be sufficient to allow a vehicle traveling at the posted speed to decelerate before entering the driveway, as outlined in the Caltrans Highway Design Manual.
f. Adequacy of Pedestrian Facilities
Pedestrian facilities should be assessed to ensure they are adequate for safe and efficient pedestrian movement.
g. Bicycle Accessibility
The accessibility of the project for bicycles should be evaluated to ensure safe and convenient access for cyclists.
h. Accessibility from Adjacent Transit Stops
The project’s accessibility from adjacent transit stops should be evaluated to ensure efficient and safe access for transit users.
Special Issues
Although the above guidelines apply to most land development projects, special uses such as churches, schools, and special events venues might require additional or different analysis parameters. Please consult with City staff to verify the analysis needs for special uses.
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