A residential street is designed to provide access to residential properties and carry traffic between higher order collectors and arterials. Parking may be permitted on one side only, however, it is preferred that overnight parking not be permitted.
DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL STREET | DIMENSIONS IN FEET OR PERCENT |
Minimum Right-of-Way | 60' |
Minimum Pavement Width: Curb face to curb Curb and gutter required | 32' |
Maximum Grade | 9% |
Maximum Grade within 50 feet of an Intersection | 5% |
Minimum Grade | 0.5% |
Minimum Radius of Centerline | 200' |
Minimum Tangent Length Between Reverse Curves | 100' |
Minimum Curb Radii | 30' |
Minimum Stopping Distance (35 mph design speed) | 250' |
Minimum Grassed Area Between Sidewalk and Curb | 4' |
NOTE: Hillside lots with grades of more than fifteen percent (15%) are subject to exceptions. The necessity of guard rail, seeding, back fill, or other special provisions, will be determined by the Village Engineer.
(Ord. 19-20. Passed 11-4-20.)