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Warner planning board begins work to clarify driveway and private‑road rules
Summary
Board members opened a months‑long review of driveway regulations, raising concerns about 15% approach grades, turning radii, shared‑driveway definitions, 9‑1‑1 addressing and NFPA guidance; they asked staff to consult fire and police chiefs and consider clearer ordinance language.
The Town of Warner Planning Board opened a multi‑meeting effort to clarify driveway and private‑road regulations, saying vague language such as "reasonable access" is difficult to enforce and can produce inconsistent results.
Members flagged approach angle and turning radius as core safety concerns, repeatedly citing a 15% approach grade that may be unsafe for heavy vehicles. "The biggest concern we had…
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