The design of circulation systems should conform to the following general standards and requirements.
(A) Roadway system design.
(1) The road system shall be designed to permit safe and orderly movement of traffic, to meet, but not exceed, needs of the present and future served population; to be simple and logical; to respect natural features, topography and landscape; and to present an attractive streetscape.
(2) The system shall conform with the city’s Comprehensive Plan, Long Range Transportation Plan and State Board of Classification and Standards. For streets not shown on the Comprehensive Plan and Long-Range Transportation Plan the arrangement of streets shall provide for the logical extension of existing streets, proposed streets with area developments, and access to adjacent area properties.
(3) The Administrative Office or City Engineer may require a traffic impact study and/or air space study of the area of the development in order to assist in determining impact, roadway classification, traffic control features, safety and so forth. Approval of study is by applicable official and City Council is required.
(4) The street network of a subdivision should provide for logical, continuous extensions of streets to subsequent, later developments.
(B) Pedestrian and bicycle systems.
(1) A continuous pedestrian system shall be provided within each non-industrial subdivision, designed to conduct pedestrians between every point in the subdivision in a safe manner.
(2) In conventional subdivisions, the pedestrian system will ordinarily be provided by sidewalks placed parallel to and on both sides of each street, with exceptions permitted to preserve natural features or the use of trails to create visual interest.
(3) In overlay districts and non-traditional residential parks and subdivisions, the pedestrian system may be an independent network diverging from streets, but providing continuous pedestrian access between all points.
(4) All aspects of the pedestrian system, including sidewalks and intersection crossings, must be designed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(5) Bikeways or recreational trails shall be required only if specifically indicated by the Comprehensive Plan, Long Range Transportation Plan or Trail Master Plan. Any land dedicated fortrail development shall be credited toward the satisfaction of pedestrian system and open space standards set forth by this chapter. Developer is responsible for construction, cost and snow removal in lieu of a sidewalk at these locations.
(Ord. 23-09, passed 8-21-2023)