§ 17.44

The street pattern of each proposed subdivision shall reflect the general plan of the city and shall be designed in accordance with the design standards in this chapter.

(Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Street, alley, bicycle and pedestrian way design shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the Standard Specifications for Public Improvements.

(Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Where the subdivision adjoins unsubdivided land, streets in the subdivision shall ordinarily be extended to the adjacent unsubdivided land as prescribed by the city planning commission to provide access to the unsubdivided land in the event of its future subdivision.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

It shall be the duty of the planning director to review and approve all proposed street names on any tentative map. The street names shall be derived from a planning commission-approved master list of street names on file in the planning department. Street names other than those on the approved list can be submitted for approval by the planning director at the time of submittal of a tentative map.

(Ord. 2085 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 1357 § 1, 1989: Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Streets at their present intersections shall be provided with twenty-foot radius turns at property lines in all subdivisions. However, industrial and commercial subdivisions may be required greater radius turns if it is determined by the planning commission to be necessary for orderly and proper vehicle movement.

(Ord. 1287 § 4, 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

The length of cul-de-sac streets in a residential subdivision shall not exceed five hundred feet in length. Property line radius shall be fifty feet. The length of cul-de-sac streets and property line radius within a nonresidential subdivision shall be determined by the city engineer and fire code official.

(Ord. 1628 § 1, 1993: Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

(Ord. No. 2266, 1-18-2011)

All streets shall normally intersect as nearly as possible at right angles. Streets entering upon opposite sides of any given street shall have their centerlines directly opposite each other or the centerlines shall be offset by at least one hundred fifty feet for all minor residential streets and two hundred feet for all other streets.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Entrance from a frontage road to a major thoroughfare shall be designed to assure satisfactory traffic flow and safety.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Curbs and curb and gutter shall conform to the city Standard Specifications for Public Improvements.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Sidewalks shall not be obstructed by utility installations wherever reasonably possible, or by plants, and shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Public Improvements.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Grade of streets shall not be less than four-tenths percent and shall not be greater than ten percent for minor streets and seven percent for major and collector streets, unless otherwise approved by the city enginner.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Cut and fill slopes adjacent to streets shall intersect the extension of the existing, proposed or future sidewalk cross slope line at the street right-of-way line.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

The structural design of the roadbed shall include determination of the thickness of base material and surfacing to be placed over subsoils, based on the method as specified in the Standard Specifications for Public Improvements. In no case shall the thickness of the base material be less than eight inches nor shall the thickness of plant-mixed surfacing be less than two and one-half inches for minor streets, and three inches for major and collector streets. Select local material with a minimum R value of seventy, determined in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Public Improvements, may be utilized for base material with the approval of the city engineer.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Any part-width highway lying along and adjacent to any boundary of the subdivision shall have such a width and alignment as will conform to the route lines shown on the master plan of highways covering the same portion of such subdivision but in no case shall any part-width highway be less than forty feet in width. The minimum pavement and gutter width of such part-width highway shall be twenty feet measured from the subdivision boundary.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

The planning commission may require greater street widths and improvements on streets serving multiple residential, commercial or industrial subdivisions, whenever it determines that due to the size, location, the conditions in the surrounding area or the topographical conditions existing in the proposed subdivision such a requirement would promote public safety, health and welfare.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Alleys not less than twenty feet in width shall be provided to serve lots where vehicular access to a highway or street upon which such lots front is restricted when determined necessary by the city planning commission.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

17.44.170 - Alleys—Required for multiple residential or less restrictive use, access, traffic or drainage needs.

Alleys not less than twenty feet in width may be required where property is to be used for multiple residential or other less restrictive use, or where the city planning commission determines that they are necessary for access, traffic or drainage needs.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Where two alleys intersect, a triangular corner cutoff of not less than fifteen feet along each alley line shall be provided.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Dead-end alleys may be permitted if approved by the city planning commission in cases where they are not required for access or traffic needs.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

No lots or parcels shall be divided by a school district, special tax district or city boundary line.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

All subdivisions shall be connected to a dedicated public street that is within the city, county or state maintained system. Paved roads within the city, county or state maintained system shall be considered as dedicated for the purpose of this section.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

(a)

Street name signs shall be installed by the subdivider at all intersections of named streets and paths, and shall be conspicuous to pedestrian and vehicular traffic in all directions. The installation at any intersection having four vehicle approaches shall consist of at least two four-way street name signs and posts; provided, that where the pavement width of one or both of the streets exceed sixty feet, four signs shall be installed at such intersection; provided, that at least one such sign shall be installed wherever there shall occur an angular change of direction of a street centerline of sixty degrees or more. In all cases, installation shall be in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Public Improvements.

(b)

No sign shall be made of more than three pairs of nameplates. If more than two streets intersect, sufficient signs shall be installed clearly to identify all such streets.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

17.44.230 - Street lighting.

(a)

Adequate lighting shall be provided in all subdivisions along streets, paths or other pedestrian or vehicular ways. A cash deposit, approved letter of credit or performance bond in an amount sufficient to provide and install street lights and electrical systems appurtenant thereto is to be provided by the subdivider prior to acceptance by the city for recordation of a final or parcel map.

(b)

Street lighting shall be accomplished by installation of decorative standards carrying luminairs mounted over the roadway of size, height and type specified by the city engineer.

(c)

Spacing of street lighting standards shall be set at a minimum of two hundred fifty feet with an average setting of approximately three hundred feet.

(Ord. 1287 § 3 (part), 1989; Ord. 999 § 1 (part), 1985)

Chapter 17.48 - LOTS AND BLOCKS

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