§9230.5 STREETS

Figure 8: Circulation Map, identifies existing streets, extensions of existing streets, and improvements to existing streets. Figures 10 through 14 are the required thoroughfare sections for this code.

A. Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan: The Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan approved by the City Council on July 1, 2009, includes new street sections for all of North State Street and Main Street and for portions of Henry Street, Smith Street, Standley Street, Perkins Street, Church Street, Stephenson Street, and Clay Streets located within the boundaries of this code. Any new development or redevelopment that requires frontage or street improvements shall be consistent with the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan.

B. New Streets: Any new street required as part of a subdivision, site development, or site redevelopment shall comply with one of the sections allowed within the boundaries of this code as shown in Figures 10 through 13. The appropriate street section will be determined as part of the development review process.

C. Street Extensions: The purpose of the street extensions is to extend throughout the boundaries of this code the grid pattern of smaller walkable blocks that currently exists in the downtown, comply with block perimeter standards included in Table 4: Site Development Standards, comply with the circulation and other requirements of this code, and to implement the purpose of this code included in section 9220 of this code.

1. Required Street Extensions: This code includes the required extensions of existing streets identified below. Compliance with block perimeter and other requirements of this code will be determined through the development review process.

a. Clay Street: Clay Street extended across the railroad tracks to connect to Leslie Street. The extension of Clay Street over the railroad tracks requires approval of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). If the PUC does not approve the crossing of the railroad tracks, Clay Street would include two (2) separate segments: (1) Main Street to the railroad right-of-way which is an existing street that would be improved to include wide sidewalks, street trees, and bike lanes, and (2) an extension from the east side of the railroad right-of-way to connect with Leslie Street and align with Peach Street to create a four (4) way intersection.

b. Hospital Drive: Hospital Drive extended to the extension of Clay Street. The location and design of the extension of Hospital Drive shall take into consideration the preservation and enhancement of Gibson Creek.

2. Recommended Street Extension: This code includes the following recommended extensions of existing streets:

a. Church Street: Church Street extended from Main Street terminating at the railroad right-of-way. This street extension is recommended if the parcels across which Church Street would be extended are assembled and redeveloped. In order to comply with the minimum block perimeter standards, some form of circulation improvement may be required as part of a development proposal. Compliance with the block perimeter requirement shall be determined as part of the project review process.

b. Stephenson Street: Stephenson Street extended from Main Street terminating at the railroad right-of-way. This street extension is recommended if the parcels across which Stephenson Street would be extended are assembled and redeveloped. In order to comply with the minimum block perimeter standards, some form of circulation improvement may be required as part of a development proposal. Compliance with the block perimeter requirement shall be determined as part of the project review process.

D. Modifications to Existing Street Sections: Projects that require frontage improvements shall construct improvements consistent with one of the thoroughfare sections required for this code. The appropriate section shall be determined as part of the development review process. (Ord. 1139, §2 (Exh. A, 11.050), adopted 2012)