Martinez Municipal Code Ch. 21.08 Streets, Alleys and Walkways

Street rights-of-way and improvements shall conform with the minimum standards prescribed in Table 1. Any variance to the minimum standard is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

(Prior code § 4507(a); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

Standard concrete curbs shall be required in accordance with standards approved by the City Engineer, and rolled curbs and gutters shall not be permitted.

(Prior code § 4507(b); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

A utilities strip shall be provided between the curb and property line in accord with the standards prescribed in Table 1, unless a utility easement is provided.

(Prior code § 4507(c); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

Sidewalks shall be provided in accord with the standards prescribed in Table 1.

(Prior code § 4507(d))

A non-access strip shall be provided if required by the Planning Commission.

(Prior code § 4507(e); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

Curved streets shall have center line radii and tangent lengths of not less than the minimum standards prescribed in Table 1.

(Prior code § 4507(f); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

Street grades shall conform to the standards prescribed in Table 1, unless an exception is granted by the City Planning Commission under Section 21.52.040 of this Title.

(Prior code § 4507(g))

At street intersections, corners shall be rounded at the property line by a radius of not less than 20 feet.

(Prior code § 4507(h))

Street intersections shall be as near right angles as practicable.

(Prior code § 4507(i))

Streets located on opposite sides of an intersecting street shall have their center lines directly opposite each other where physically possible; otherwise the center lines shall be separated by not less than 150 feet.

(Prior code § 4507(j))

Subdivision streets which constitute continuations of streets in contiguous territory shall be aligned so that their center lines coincide. In cases where straight continuations are not physically possible, or where better subdivision design results, center lines shall be continued by curves.

(Prior code § 4507(k))

Where a subdivision adjoins unsubdivided land, streets which may be extended in the event of the subdivision of the adjoining land shall be provided through to the boundary line of the tract; a 1-foot non-access strip at the stub end of each such street shall be offered for dedication to the City. The developer shall provide adequate right-of-way and construct a temporary circular turnaround at the end of the street where required by the City Engineer.

(Prior code § 4507(l); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

Cul-de-sacs shall be not more than 600 feet in length, or 16 lots whichever is greater, and shall terminate with a circular turnaround with a curb radius of not less than 40 feet. Cul-de-sac length shall be measured to the nearest fully-improved through street, and shall include any other cul-de-sacs branching from that common point.

(Prior code 4507(m); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

A frontage street separated from a freeway or a major street by a non-access strip may be required for access to a contiguous subdivision.

(Prior code 4507(n); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

A planting strip may be required between the sidewalk and property line in accordance with standards prescribed in Table 1. If required by the City Planning Commission, the subdivider shall plant trees in the planting strips or otherwise landscape them. Varieties, sizes and locations of trees and plant materials shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

(Prior code § 4507(o); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

A street which is a continuation of an existing street shall bear the name of the existing street. In order to avoid duplication, names of new streets and requests for name changes shall be subject to the approval of the City Planning Commission. Each new subdivision shall have at least one new street named after a former mayor of Martinez, starting with the first mayor.

(Prior code § 4507(p); Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

A. Alleys 30 feet in width may be required at the rear of lots in commercial and industrial zoning districts. Alleys shall not be permitted in residential, multiple dwelling, and professional and administrative office zoning districts;

B. Where two alleys intersect, the corners shall be rounded at the property line by a radius of not less than 20 feet;

C. Alleys shall be graded and paved to their full width.

(Prior code § 4508)

A. Pedestrian ways not more than 20 feet in width may be required through the middle of blocks which are more than 1,200 feet in length, and to connect cul-de-sacs or to provide access to playgrounds, parks, schools, shopping centers or similar community facilities;

B. Required pedestrian ways shall be graded and paved to a width of not less than 10 feet.

(Prior code § 4509)

Bikeway shall be provided in accordance with the City Trails Plan and Circulation Element, and when needed for adequate circulation for the proposed subdivision.

(Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

Notes:

(Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

A traffic mitigation fee may be required as a condition of approval in an amount, of a nature and with those terms and conditions as specified by City Council resolution.

(1103 C.S. § I, 1987)