A. The design of roadways in the hillsides is based upon the General Plan Policy of maintaining the natural environment setting of the hillside. In response to the General Plan Policy, public rights of way shall be aligned in a manner to avoid trees and riparian environments.
In cases where it is necessary to place rights-of-way on or near ridge tops, grading for the roadways shall be minimized to reduce visual scarring. The specific, technical road alignment and section standards described in this section are based upon the following constraints:
1. Volume of traffic;
2. Topography;
3. Public safety, particularly of fire protection;
4. Lot size and on-street parking needs;
5. Drainage requirements.
B. The specific technical standards may be modified when it can be determined by the City Engineer, as approved by the City Council, that the strict adherence to a specific standard would result in environmental hardship. The City Council shall make specific findings of fact relative to environmental degradation or economic hardship in the event a standard is waived.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1575, (part), 1991)