Chapter 17.26 — STREET AND STREETSCAPE STANDARDS

This chapter provides standards for the design of public streets and the character of the streetscape between buildings along public streets. (A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh)

Each street in a proposed development project shall be designed in compliance with the standards in Section 17.26.030 of this chapter for the applicable type of street or other public way, the general plan, the city's standard specifications and details, and as required by the review authority. The street types described in Section 17.26.030 of this chapter may be located within the zoning districts identified in Table 2-17. Street types allowed within a CP (coordinated planning) overlay, or in the PF (public facility) or SP (specific plan) zones shall be determined by the council.

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Table 2-17
Allowable Street Types
Street Types Allowed by Zone
Street Type OSC OSR RR RVL NL NM NU CE CG CD CI
Trail X X X
Path X X X X X X X
Alley X X X X X X X X
Rural Lane X X X X
Neighborhood Street X X X X
Commercial Street X X X X
Crosstown Connector X X X
Industrial Street X
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Key: X = Street type allowed (Ord. 766 § 2 Exh. A (part), 2004; Ord. 935, 6/24/2025)

Each street and streetscape shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the following standards, in addition to the city's standard specifications and details, and any requirements of the city engineer. These standards may be modified by the review authority to accommodate existing conditions in a developed area of the city when new street and streetscape improvements are required or constructed.

• A. Trail. A trail provides pedestrian access to and through natural settings.

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Trail Design Standards
Walking surface width 5 ft. minimum
Surfacing material Gravel, or other nonpaved, and/or as appropriate for
ADA accessibility.
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• B. Path. A path provides pedestrian and bicycle access, linking areas of homes, and parks, schools, and shopping.

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Path Design Standards
Path width 8 ft. minimum Clear zone on each side of 1 to 3 ft.
Surfacing material Non-petroleum based material, as determined by the review
authority to be appropriate for ADA accessibility, bicycles,
and strollers.
Landscaping Deciduous shade trees
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• C. Alley. An alley provides slow speed secondary access to the rear of parcels, and to garages and accessory dwelling units, as well as easy access to utilities and sanitation facilities, and additional access for emergency response.

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Alley Design Standards
Total alley width 16 to 20 ft. as determined by city engineer
Pavement width 16 to 20 ft., as determined by city engineer
Traffic movement Two-way
Traffic lane width 8 to 10 ft.
Design speed 10 to 15 mph
Parking None
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Alley Design Standards
Curb type None, except where required by city engineer for
proper drainage
Curb radius 5 ft.
Garage setback from alley 3 ft. on a 20-foot alley, 5 ft. on a 16-foot alley
Sidewalk width None
Planter strip width None
Landscaping None
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• D. Rural Lane. A rural lane provides access to homes in rural areas. Two rural lane standards are provided.

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Rural Lane 1 Design Standards
Total rural lane 1 width 46 to 56 ft.
Pavement width 20 to 30 ft.
Traffic movement Two-way
Traffic lane width 10 ft. each
Bike lane width 5 ft. when a bike lane is required by the review authority
Design speed 15 to 20 mph
Parking Informal within pullouts
Intersection types allowed T-intersections preferred
Curb type None, or as required by the review authority or city
engineer
Curb radius N.A.
Sidewalk width 5 ft.
Planter strip width 8 ft.
Landscaping Deciduous shade trees on both sides of street at 30 ft. on
center, in planter strip.
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Rural Lane 2 Design Standards
Total rural lane 2 width 50 to 56 ft.
Pavement width 20 ft.
Traffic movement Two-way
Traffic lane width 10 ft. each
Bike lane width 5 ft. when a bike lane is required by the review
authority
Design speed 15 to 20 mph
Parking Informal within pullouts
Intersection types allowed T-intersections preferred
Curb type None, or as required by the review authority or the city
engineer
Curb radius N.A.
Sidewalk width 5 ft.
Planter strip width None (5 to 8-foot swale to be provided instead of the
planter strip required for rural lane 1).
Landscaping Deciduous shade trees on both sides of street at 30 ft.
on center, in planter strip
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• E. Neighborhood Street. A neighborhood street provides general neighborhood access.

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Neighborhood Street Design Standards
Total neighborhood street width 56 ft.
Pavement width 30 ft.
Traffic movement Two-way
Traffic lane width 8 ft. each
Bike lane width N.A.
Design speed 15 to 20 mph
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Neighborhood Street Design Standards
Parking On-street both sides, 7-ft. width
Intersection types allowed T-intersections preferred
Curb type Raised
Curb radius 15 ft.
Sidewalk width 5 ft., both sides
Planter strip width 8 ft., both sides
Landscaping Deciduous shade trees on both sides of street at 30 ft.
on center, in planter strip.
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• F. Commercial Street. A commercial street provides access to, and space for commercial and mixed use buildings.

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Commercial Street Design Standards
Total commercial street width 68 to 80 ft.
Pavement width 48 ft.
Traffic movement Two-way
Traffic lane width 11 ft., 2 or 4 lanes
Bike lane width 4 to 6 ft. on each side, when a bike lane is required by
the review authority
Design speed 25 mph
Parking On-street both sides, 7-ft. width, or diagonal as
required
Intersection types allowed T, 4-way
Curb type Raised
Curb radius 25 to 30 ft.
Sidewalk width 12 to 16 ft. minimum, both sides, with bulbouts at
intersections, and mid-block crossings where
approved
Planter strip width None; tree wells in sidewalk
Landscaped median width 12 to 16 ft., required for pedestrian refuge on streets
with more than 2 lanes
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Commercial Street Design Standards
Landscaping Deciduous shade trees on both sides of street at 30 ft.
on center, in 5-foot square tree wells.
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• G. Crosstown Connector. A crosstown connector connects commercial and industrial areas to neighborhoods.

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Crosstown Connector Design Standards
Total crosstown connector width 92 to 104 ft.
Pavement width 48 ft. in two 24-ft. segments
Traffic movement Two-way
Traffic lane width 11 ft.
Bike lane width 6 ft. on each side, when a bike lane is required by the
review authority
Design speed 30 mph
Parking On-street both sides, 7-ft. width
Intersection types allowed T, 4-way
Curb type Raised
Curb radius 25 ft.
Sidewalk width 8 to 12 ft., both sides
Planter strip width 8 ft., both sides, unless tree wells are approved by
review authority
Landscaped median width 12 to 16 ft. median required for pedestrian refuge on
streets with more than 2 lanes
Landscaping Deciduous shade trees on both sides of street at 30 ft.
on center, in planter strip or 5-ft. square tree wells.
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• H. Industrial Street. An industrial street provides access to industrial buildings and complexes.

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Industrial Street Design Standards
Total industrial street width 64 ft.
Pavement width 38 ft.
Traffic movement Two-way
Traffic lane width 11 ft.
Bike lane width N.A.
Design speed 30 mph
Parking On-street both sides, 8-ft. width
Intersection types allowed T, 4-way
Curb type Raised
Curb radius Determined through subdivision process
Sidewalk width 5 ft., both sides
Planter strip width 8 ft., both sides
Landscaping Deciduous shade trees on both sides of street at 30 ft.
on center, in planter strip.
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(A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh; Ord. 893 § 6, 2020)

When two of the different street types identified in Section 17.26.030 of this chapter intersect, the intersection design shall comply with the standard for the wider street type. (A (part), 2004; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh)

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