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Chapter 2ݤ9230 CIRCULATION STANDARDS

§9230.7 PEDESTRIAN/BIKE PATHS

Ukiah Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Ukiah

Figure 8: Circulation Map, identifies the location of required and recommended pedestrian/bike paths.

A. Required Paths:

  1. Gibson Creek Corridor: The required bike/pedestrian path shall be constructed as a Caltrans Class I path.

  2. Railroad Corridor: The required bike/pedestrian path shall be constructed as a Caltrans Class I path.

  3. Perkins Street at Pear Tree Center: One designated and dedicated pedestrian/bike path extending from Perkins Street into the Pear Tree Shopping Center as shown on Figure 8. The location shown in Figure 8 is approximate and every effort should be made to provide this access as part of a development application in the general area shown on the Circulation Map. The required path shall be constructed to the standards of a Caltrans Class I path.

  • B. Recommended Paths:
  1. Block Perimeter: Caltrans Class I paths in lieu of construction of a thoroughfare may be proposed for areas that do not meet the block perimeter standards of this code. Consideration of a bike/pedestrian path in lieu of construction of a thoroughfare requires Planning Commission approval of a major exception. 2. Bike/Pedestrian Connections: Bike/pedestrian paths are recommended for areas that lack designated pedestrian/bike connections in order to provide the required circulation pattern, pedestrian orientation, and walkability. C. Type of Path: All paths shall be constructed as Caltrans Class I paths where feasible. Modification to this standard requires approval of a major exception. (Ord. 1139, §2 (Exh. A, 11.070), adopted 2012) §9230.8 GIBSON CREEK Gibson Creek is located within the boundaries of this code and provides riparian and aquatic habitat that supports a variety of insects, amphibians, fish, and animals and serves as a water source and migration corridor for wildlife. New road or bridge construction should be designed to balance vehicular, bike, and pedestrian circulation with the community’s desire to enhance and preserve the creek and its riparian and aquatic habitat, and associated wildlife. New development adjacent to the creek shall dedicate right-of-way or provide an access easement of sufficient width to allow for adequate maintenance of the creek. (Ord. 1139, §2 (Exh. A, 11.080), adopted 2012) §9230.9 EXCEPTION TO CIRCULATION DESIGN STANDARDS Modifications to the circulation design standards required in section 9230 of this code may be allowed with Planning Commission approval of a major exception as part of its review of a specific subdivision or development proposal. A. Findings Required: In order to approve an alternative design, the applicable findings required by Table 29 shall be made in addition to the following findings: 1. The alternative design maintains connections with all other streets that intersected the subject mode of circulation (e.g., street, alley, pedestrian path) in its original alignment; and 2. Pedestrian amenities, such as adequate sidewalk width and street trees, are provided. (Ord. 1139, §2 (Exh. A, 11.090), adopted 2012) §9230.10 STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS Each approved subdivision or other development project shall provide for their “fair share” construction of all portions of streets and pedestrian/bike paths shown on the Circulation Map or required by section 9230 of this code and shall be consistent with required alignments. A. Exception to Required Alignment: The relocation of a required street or pedestrian/bike path alignment may be allowed with Planning Commission approval of a major exception as part of its review of a specific subdivision or development proposal. B. Findings Required: In order to approve the alternative alignment, the applicable findings required by Table 29 shall be made in addition to the following findings: 1. The development complies with all of the standards of this code applicable to the original alignment (for example, urban standards, architectural standards, landscape standards, and thoroughfare standards). 2. The alternative alignment maintains connections with all other streets that intersected the subject mode of circulation in its original alignment. 3. The alternative alignment meets the block perimeter requirements of this code. (Ord. 1139, §2 (Exh. A, 11.100), adopted 2012) §9230.11 SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS The following special designations are shown on Figure 9: Special Designations Map. These designations are located in visually prominent areas within the boundaries of this code. A. Required Storefront: Figure 9: Special Designations Map, identifies locations where storefront frontage types (shopfront and awning, gallery, arcade) are required. B. Recommended Storefront: Figure 9: Special Designations Map, identifies locations where storefront frontage types (shopfront and awning, gallery, arcade) are recommended but not required. C. Terminated Vistas: Building(s) located at a terminated vista are required to be sited, oriented and designed of an architectural character, craftsmanship, and materials befitting its visual prominence and in keeping with the architectural themes in downtown Ukiah.

, identifies locations where storefront frontage types (shopfront and awning, gallery, arcade) are recommended but not required. C. Terminated Vistas: Building(s) located at a terminated vista are required to be sited, oriented and designed of an architectural character, craftsmanship, and materials befitting its visual prominence and in keeping with the architectural themes in downtown Ukiah.

D. Turret Element: Turret elements are strongly encouraged on new buildings located at specific places designated on Figure 9: Special Designations Map. The turret element shall be an integral and complementary part of the overall building and site design.

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Figure 8: Circulation Map

Figure 9: Special Designations Map

Figure 10: Commercial Street with Parallel Parking and Bike Lanes

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Figure 11: Commercial Street with Angled and Parallel Parking

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Figure 12: Commercial Street with Parking
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Figure 13: Street with Parallel Parking

Figure 14: Alley

(Ord. 1139, §2 (Exh. A, 11.110), adopted 2012)

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  1. Chapter 2
  2. ▸ Chapter 2
    Overview
    1. §9055 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    2. §9056 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    3. §9057 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    4. §9058 PURPOSE
    5. §9067.5 LOT COVERAGE
    6. §9135 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    7. §9170 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    8. §9174 PURPOSE
    9. §9220 PURPOSE
    10. §9221 APPLICABILITY
    11. §9222 ZONING
    12. §9223 BUILDING AND SITE USES
    13. §9224 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
    14. §9225 SITE AND BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    15. §9227 HISTORICAL BUILDING STANDARDS
    16. §9228.1 PARKING REQUIRED
    17. §9228.2 NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
    18. §9228.3 REDUCTION OF REQUIRED VEHICLE PARKING
    19. §9228.4 EXCESS PARKING
    20. §9228.5 LOCATION OF REQUIRED VEHICLE PARKING
    21. §9228.6 PARKING STALLS AND DRIVE AISLES
    22. §9229 TREE PRESERVATION AND PLANTING REQUIREMENTS
    23. ▸ §9230 CIRCULATION STANDARDS
      Overview
      1. §9230.1 PURPOSE
      2. §9230.2 APPLICABILITY
      3. §9230.3 CIRCULATION MAP
      4. §9230.4 PRIMARY STREETS
      5. §9230.5 STREETS
      6. §9230.6 ALLEYS
      7. §9230.7 PEDESTRIAN/BIKE PATHS
    24. §9231 ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
    25. §9232 GLOSSARY

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