Chapter 19.90 — STANDARDS FOR STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS
Chico Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Chico
19.90.010 Purpose. ¶
This Chapter provides standards for the design of public streets and the character of the streetscape between buildings across public streets within the TND zoning district.
(Ord. 2358 §22)
19.90.020 Applicability. ¶
Except as provided in section 19.90.040, only the street types and standards referenced in this chapter shall be used in a traditional neighborhood development approved in compliance with this Division. (Ord. 2358 §22)
19.90.030 Establishment of an emergency response network and thoroughfare standards. ¶
To ensure adequate emergency response, an Emergency Response Network (ERN) must be established as set forth in this section. The ERN is comprised of primary and secondary streets.
A. Primary Street. A free movement street type with no unwarranted stop signs or signals and no vertical traffic calming measures.
B. Secondary Street. A free movement street type with no unwarranted stop signs or signals. Vertical traffic calming measures are limited to raised intersections and curb extensions (bulbing).
C. ERN streets shall be connected. No cul-de-sacs or dead-end streets are permitted.
D. The maximum distance between ERN intersections shall be 660 feet.
E. Off-Network thoroughfares may be added to the street network providing emergency response. These off-
network streets provide additional circulation for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians as well as additional public parking.
Buildings addressing onto an off-network thoroughfare where the building is not within 150 feet of an ERN street shall be protected with a fire sprinkler system.
Alleys are considered off-network streets as they are not typically used for emergency response.
F. Table 6-38 below sets forth emergency response network standards.
(Ord. 2358 §22)
Table 6-38 Emergency Response Network Standards
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| Chico Municipal Code Title 18R TND Standard # |
Thoroughfare Type |
Private Lot Frontage on Thoroughfare Segment |
Maximum Distance to Primary or Secondary ERN |
Maximum Block Length |
Intersection Detailed for Fire Department Vehicle |
Length of Curb Bulb Out in Parking Lane at Intersections |
|---|
| Chico Municipal Code Title 18R TND Standard # |
Thoroughfare Type |
Private Lot Frontage on Thoroughfare Segment |
Maximum Distance to Primary or Secondary ERN |
Maximum Block Length |
Intersection Detailed for Fire Department Vehicle |
Length of Curb Bulb Out in Parking Lane at Intersections |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Emergency Response Network |
TN-2 | Blvd with side drive and bike lane Free Movement |
Alley Required | n/a | 660' | Yes | 20' |
| TN-3 | Blvd with bike lanes Free Movement |
Alley Required | n/a | 660' | Yes | 20' | |
| TN-4 | 36' Commercial Street Free Movement |
Alley Required | n/a | 660' | Yes | 20' | |
| Secondary Emergency Response Network |
TN-5 | 32' Interior Street Free Movement |
Alley Required | n/a | 660' | Yes Curb bulb at top of tee intersection |
30' |
| TN-6 | 27' Interior Street Free Movement |
Alley Required | n/a | 660' | Yes Curb bulb at top of tee intersection |
30' | |
| TN-7 | 27' Drive at Greenway Free Movement |
Alley Required | n/a | 660' | Yes Curb bulb at top of tee intersection |
30' | |
| Off-Network Thoroughfare |
TN-8 | 26' Interior Street One Way |
Alley Required. Buildings addressing off- network streets farther than 150' from the ERN require NFPA 13 BR fire sprinklers. |
500' | 400' | Yes Curb bulb at top of tee intersection |
30' |
| TN-9 | 19' Interior Street One Way |
Alley Required. Buildings addressing off- network streets farther than 150' from the ERN require NFPA 13 BR fire sprinklers. |
500' | 300' | Yes Curb bulb at top of tee intersection |
30' | |
| TN-10 | 19' One-Way | Alley Required. | 500' | 300' | Yes | 30' | |
| Interior Street Free Movement at Green or Square |
Building addressing off- network streets farther than 150' from the ERN require NFPA 13 BR fire sprinklers. |
Curb bulb at top of tee intersection |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN-12 | 20' ROWAlley |
Accessory unit allowed if fire hose is provided through front of lot. If access is only from the alley and the building is further than 150' from nearest ERN street, NFPA 13 fire sprinklers required in accessory unit. |
n/a | n/a | No | n/a | |
| TN-14 | Mid-Block Passage |
Buildings greater than 150' from curb of the nearest ERN street require NFPA 13 fire sprinklers. |
n/a | n/a | No | n/a | |
| n/a | Bungalow Court |
Buildings greater than 150' from curb of the nearest ERN street require NFPA 13 fire sprinklers. |
n/a | n/a | No | n/a | |
| n/a | Walkway for an Engaged Green or Plaza |
Buildings greater than 150' from curb of the nearest ERN street require NFPA 13 fire sprinklers. |
n/a | n/a | No | n/a | |
19.90.040 Street and Streetscape Standards. ¶
Each street and streetscape within the TND zoning district shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the street standards set forth in Title 18R which are specifically applicable to the TND zoning district, in addition to the City’s standards for street construction. These standards may be modified by the planning commission where necessary to accommodate existing conditions in a developed area of the City when new street and streetscape improvements are required or constructed.
(Ord. 2358 §22)
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- Chapter 19.44 — COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
- Chapter 19.48 — AIRPORT ZONES
- Chapter 19.50 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
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