Any lot for which a single-family building permit is proposed shall adjoin or have legal access to an open right-of-way.

For a lot that was created by a subdivision, all road and access improvements specified or required through the subdivision process must be completed.

For lots that were not created by a subdivision, or lots that were created by a subdivision but no road and access improvements were specified through the subdivision process, all private roads, shared access facilities, easements or tracts that provide a legal vehicular access between the lot and the open public road shall have a minimum vehicle driving surface that is not less than 15 feet in width. Compliance with the Storm Water Management and Site Development Manual may require that a driveway be designed and constructed using permeable pavement. Driveways with grades of 12 percent or greater must be paved with asphalt or concrete. Acceptable driving surface pavement structural sections are located in the Pierce County Standard Drawings. The maximum longitudinal gradient is 15 percent. If the proposed access length is a dead-end 300 feet or longer without an approved turnaround, an approved turnaround is required on the subject property or approved alternative location. See Figure 17C.60.150-5.

The requirements of this Section must be met prior to issuance of a single-family building permit.