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For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
AASHTO GUIDELINES: The engineering and development standards published by AASHTO in the current edition titled "a policy on geometric design of highways and streets".
ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES (ADAAG): The minimum standards set forth in the federal register, volume 56, number 144, July 26, 1991, regarding the accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by persons with disabilities.
ARTERIAL: Generally signalized streets that serve primarily through traffic and provide access to abutting properties as a secondary function.
CLEAR VIEW: That portion of the corners at intersections where obstructions are limited to two feet (2') in height in order to preserve a safe sight distance for motorists entering intersections.
COLLECTOR STREET: A street providing land access and traffic circulation service within residential, commercial and industrial areas. They enable moderate quantities of traffic to move efficiently between local streets and the major street network.
CORNER LOT: A lot abutting on two (2) intersecting or intercepting streets, where the interior angle of intersection or interception does not exceed one hundred thirty five degrees (135o).
CURB RAMPS: A short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to a curb.
DECISION SIGHT DISTANCE: The distance required for a driver to detect an unexpected or otherwise difficult to perceive information source or hazard in a roadway environment that may be visually cluttered, recognize the hazard or its threat potential, select appropriate speed and path, and initiate and complete the required safety maneuver safely and efficiently.
DEVELOPED PARCEL: Those land uses other than agricultural.
DRIVEWAY: An access constructed within and abutting a roadway, connecting the roadway with abutting property and intended to be used in such a way that the access into the abutting property will be complete and will not cause the blocking of any sidewalk border area or roadway.
LOCAL STREETS: Streets primarily providing access to immediately abutting properties. Through movement may be possible, but is not encouraged.
MULTI-FAMILY DRIVEWAY: A driveway providing access to more than four (4) dwelling units.
PRIVATE ROADWAY: A roadway in private ownership which is controlled and maintained by the owners and not the city.
PUBLIC ROADWAY: A roadway which has been dedicated, deeded or otherwise conveyed to public use.
RAMP: A walking surface which has a running slope greater than one to twenty (1:20).
ROADWAY: The entire width between the boundaries of any highway, street or road which is used for vehicular traffic. The terms "roadway", "highway", "street" and "road" are used interchangeably in this chapter.
SIDEWALK: A facility provided for pedestrian movement, usually segregated from vehicular traffic by a curb or provided on a separate right of way.
SIGHT DISTANCE: The same as "stopping sight distance".
STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCE: The minimum sight distance required that will allow motorists traveling at or near the design speed to stop before reaching a stationary object in its path. (1999 Code; amd. Ord. 2015-02, 2-5-2015)
All public and private roadway development located within and subject to the jurisdiction of the city shall meet the requirements of this chapter. Where specific elements of design and construction are not addressed in this chapter, roadway design and construction shall comply with the engineering guidelines for design set forth in the AASHTO publication, "A Policy On Geometric Design Of Highways And Streets", 1990, and any successor editions. The department or its designee shall utilize the AASHTO manual in setting safe design requirements. (1999 Code)
All public and private curb ramp, ramp and sidewalk development located within and subject to the jurisdiction of the city shall meet the requirements of this chapter. Where specific elements of design and construction are not addressed in this chapter, curb ramp, ramp and sidewalk construction shall comply with the minimum guidelines for design set forth in the ADAAG, July 26, 1991, and any successor editions. The department shall utilize the ADAAG in setting appropriate design requirements. (1999 Code)
A. Minimum Corner Sight Distance: "Corner sight distance for local streets", as defined in the AASHTO guidelines, shall be a minimum of three hundred feet (300'). All other locations shall be provided with sight distance in accordance with AASHTO guidelines.
B. Clear View Of Intersection Streets:
1. Corner Lots: In all zones, no obstruction to view in excess of two feet (2') in height shall be placed on any corner lot within a triangular area formed by the edge of the paved surface and a line connecting them at points forty feet (40') from the intersection of the paved surfaces, except a reasonable number of trees pruned so as to permit unobstructed vision to automobile drivers (figure A of this section).
2. Clear View At Driveways: All driveways entering onto a public street, or right of way, shall have a clear view for drivers entering onto the street. That clear view shall be measured two feet (2') above the surface of the ground and form a triangle fifteen feet (15') from the intersection of the driveway, or right of way, except a reasonable number of trees pruned so as to permit unobstructed vision to automobile drivers (figure B of this section).
C. Removal By City: Landscaping material or other obstructions which infringes the clear view of intersecting streets creates a safety hazard, after twenty (20) days' notice to property owner by certified mail has been given, may be trimmed or removed by city employees or by any other person or entity designated by the city.
D. Reimbursement To City: The city shall be entitled to reimbursement of the costs incurred by it in trimming or removing landscaping or obstructions under this section, and may seek such reimbursement by sending an itemized invoice by certified mail to the property owner at its last known address. If the property owner fails to pay such costs to the city within twenty (20) days after the date of mailing such invoice, the city may cause suit to be brought in an appropriate court of law seeking such payment, interest thereto at the statutory rate, and the city attorney fees and costs of suit. (Ord. 2016-23, 9-22-2016)
Trees and landscaping which overhang the street pavement shall be trimmed to a minimum height of thirteen and one-half feet (131/2') above the street pavement. Trees and landscaping which violate the requirements of this section may be trimmed or removed by city employees or by any other person or entity designated by the city after twenty (20) days' notice by certified mail to the property owner has been given. The city shall be entitled to reimbursement of the costs incurred by it in trimming trees and landscaping under this section, and may seek such reimbursement by sending an itemized invoice by certified mail to the property owner at its last known address. If the property owner fails to pay such costs to the city within twenty (20) days after the date of mailing such invoice, the city may cause suit to be brought in an appropriate court of law seeking such payment, interest thereon at the statutory rate, and the city attorney fees and costs of suit. (1999 Code)
A. Location; Width: Sidewalks shall be located as far as practical from travel lanes. As the minimum standard, concrete sidewalks shall be four feet (4') in width with a five foot (5') utility strip between the roadway edge of sidewalk and back of curb.
B. Integral Sidewalks Permitted: A five foot (5') sidewalk will be allowed integral with the back of curb where exceptional topographic conditions exist or where specifically approved by the city. Where integral sidewalk is permitted, the right of way may be reduced accordingly. (1999 Code)
C. Abutting Properties: When properties are abutting, but do not access or front on public right of way, a stamped brick pavement in the utility strip or other suitable approved finishing material shall be required to reduce maintenance in these areas unless an exception is granted by the city. (Ord. 2015-02, 2-5-2015)
D. Aesthetic Alternatives: In developments which have a minimum lot area of one acre, aesthetic alternatives may be approved in lieu of standard concrete, except areas along collectors and arterials. The department or its designee shall review and approve all design and geometric standards for such requests.
E. Obstructions Prohibited: Sidewalks shall remain unobstructed from vegetation and other obstructions to a minimum height of seven feet (7'). Landscaping or other obstructions which violate the requirements of this section may be trimmed or removed by city employees or by any other person or entity designated by the city after twenty (20) days' notice by certified mail to the property owner has been given. The city shall be entitled to reimbursement of the costs incurred by it in trimming or removing landscaping or obstructions under this section, and may seek such reimbursement by sending an itemized invoice by certified mail to the property owner at its last known address. If the property owner fails to pay such costs to the city within twenty (20) days after the date of mailing such invoice, the city may cause suit to be brought in an appropriate court of law seeking such payment, interest thereon at the statutory rate, and the city attorney fees and costs of suit. (1999 Code)
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