(A) Construction of streets other than cul-de-sacs. The arrangement of streets shall provide for the continuation of streets between adjacent subdivisions or other properties when such continuation is necessary for the convenient movement of traffic, for effective fire protection, for efficient provision of utilities, and where such continuation is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If the adjacent property is undeveloped and the street must be a dead-end (stub) street temporarily, the right-of-way shall be provided for all such temporary dead-end streets, with the notation on the subdivision plan that land outside the normal street right-of-way shall revert to abutters whenever the street is continued. Temporary turnarounds must be provided at the ends of such stub streets. The Commission may limit the length of temporary dead-end streets in accordance with the design standards in these regulations.
(B) Cul-de-sacs (permanent dead-end streets). Where a street does not extend beyond the boundary of the subdivision and its continuation is not required by the Commission for access to adjoining property, its terminus shall normally not be nearer to such boundary than 50 feet. However, the Commission may require the reservation of an appropriate easement to accommodate drainage facilities, pedestrian traffic, or utilities. A cul-de-sac turnaround shall be provided at the end of a permanent dead-end street in accordance with city construction standards and specifications available from the City Engineer’s office. For greater convenience to traffic and more effective police and fire protection, permanent dead-end streets shall be limited in length in accordance with the design standards in these regulations.
(Ord. 5-1992, passed 7-21-1992)