Streets shall conform to at least all minimum requirements of the general specifications and typical cross-sections as set forth in this subchapter, and other conditions set forth by the village.
(A) Location and arrangement.
(1) The proposed subdivision and site condominium shall conform to the various elements of Chapter 154 of this code of ordinances, the Village Zoning Ordinance, and this chapter and shall be considered in relation to the existing and planned major thoroughfares and secondary streets.
(2) The street layout shall provide for continuation of secondary streets in the adjoining subdivisions or of the proper projection of streets when adjoining property is not subdivided; or conform to a plan for a neighborhood unit drawn up and adopted by the Planning Commission.
(3) The street layout shall include minor streets so laid out that their use by through traffic shall be discouraged.
(4) Should a proposed subdivision or site condominium border on or contain an existing or proposed major thoroughfare, the Planning Commission may require marginal access streets, reverse frontage with an approved screen planting contained in a non-access reservation along the rear property line having a minimum width of 15 feet, or such other treatment as may be necessary for adequate protection of residential properties and to afford separation and reduction of traffic hazards.
(5) Half streets shall be prohibited, except where absolutely essential to the reasonable development of the subdivision in conformity with the other requirements of these regulations, and where the Planning Commission finds it will be practicable to require the dedication of the other half when the adjoining property is developed. Wherever there exists adjacent to the tract to be subdivided, a dedicated or platted and recorded half street, the other half shall be platted.
(B) Right-of-way widths. Street right-of-way widths shall conform to at least the following minimum requirements:
Street Type | Right-Of-Way |
Street Type | Right-Of-Way |
Alley | 40 feet |
Cul-de-sac streets turnarounds (industrial) | 75-foot radius |
Cul-de-sac streets turnarounds (residential) | 55-foot radius |
Industrial service streets | (to be determined) |
Local streets | (to be determined) |
Major thoroughfares | In conformance with the Major Thoroughfare Plan of the village as approved by MDOT |
Marginal access streets | 34 feet |
Maximum length for industrial and other cul-de-sac streets | May exceed 500 feet subject to the approval of the Planning Commission |
Maximum length for residential cul-de-sac streets | Generally 500 feet |
Minor (single-family residential) streets | 60 feet |
Minor streets, public or private | 60 feet |
(Ord. 97-2, passed 12-15-1997)