Chapter 16.08 — DESIGN STANDARDS

The provisions contained in this chapter shall be the standards for subdivisions. (`78 Code, § 16.08.010.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

(A) A cul-de-sac shall not exceed 500 feet in length in residential, commercial or industrial subdivisions, shall be terminated by a turnaround not less than 50 feet in radius and shall be so arranged that all parts are easily visible from the through street from which it extends. A cul-de-sac shall not serve as the base for another cul-de-sac. Cul-de-sacs and knuckles shall be constructed in accordance with city standard plans and specifications. All lots fronting on a culde-sac, a knuckle or a curved street shall have at least a 45 foot distance at the curb line between property line prolongations. Other than as provided in this section, no dead end streets shall be allowed.

(B) A cul-de-sac which does not meet the requirements of this section shall not be constructed, unless a waiver has been granted by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to Chapter 17.98. This provision shall have no effect on the process established in Chapter 16.32 for modifications of other design standards and subdivision improvements. (`78 Code, § 16.08.020.) (Ord. 1935 § 1, 1989; Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Boundary line streets and partial streets will be permitted only when such partial dedications are necessary pursuant to the circulation element of the General Plan or when assurances are presented in writing by the owner of the adjoining property of intention to dedicate the remaining parts of the street when such adjoining property is subdivided.

(`78 Code, § 16.08.030.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

All street widths shall be constructed in accordance with the circulation element of the General Plan. (`78 Code, § 16.08.040.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Alleys not less than 20 feet in width shall be required at the rear of all lots fronting on those major streets and thoroughfares to which vehicular access from the lots is denied. (`78 Code, § 16.08.050.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Easements will be provided for such flood channels at such widths and locations as the City Engineer may require for such utilities as may be necessary and for such other public easements as may be necessary. (`78 Code, § 16.08.060.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Pedestrian ways may be required near the middle of long blocks. (`78 Code, § 16.08.070.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Small public areas as may be required and appropriate are authorized. (`78 Code, § 16.08.080.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Curved streets in comparatively level locations shall have a centerline radius of 500 feet or greater and 300 feet or greater in steep hillside locations. These requirements may be modified when, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the strict application thereof is impracticable.

(`78 Code, § 16.08.090.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Street corners shall have a minimum 25 foot curb radius with the property line designed so as not to reduce parkway widths. These requirements may be modified when, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the strict application thereof is impracticable.

(`78 Code, § 16.08.100.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Street intersections shall be approximately 90 degrees.

(`78 Code, § 16.08.110.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Lots and blocks shall have dimensions suitable to the land uses proposed and in no case less than the minimum sizes specified in the city zoning ordinance codified in Title 17:

(A) When large lots are proposed, the shapes and building locations may be required to be so established as to permit later practical resubdivision. No reserved lots or strips will be permitted;

(B) Residential blocks shall be two lots deep in width, shall be not less than 600 feet nor more than 1,300 feet in length and shall have a minimum number of intersections with major or secondary streets. (`78 Code, § 16.08.120.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Anything in this title to the contrary notwithstanding, all major, secondary and collector streets in subdivisions situated south of Ontario Avenue shall, wherever possible, extend in a northerly and southerly direction. (`78 Code, § 16.08.130.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)