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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)
A. When Required: Curb ramps shall be provided wherever an accessible route crosses a curb.
B. Slope: The least possible slope shall be used for any curb ramp. Slope shall be measured by: Slope equals Y:X, where X is a level plane.
C. Maximum Slope: The maximum slope of a curb ramp in new construction shall be one to twelve (1:12). Curb ramps to be constructed on existing sites or in existing buildings or facilities may have slopes and rises less than one to twelve (1:12) as follows:
1. A slope between one to ten (1:10) and one to twelve (1:12) is allowed for a maximum rise of six inches (6");
2. A slope between one to eight (1:8) and one to ten (1:10) is allowed for a maximum rise of three inches (3"); and
3. A slope steeper than one to eight (1:8) is not allowed.
D. Minimum Width: The minimum width of a curb ramp shall be thirty six inches (36"), exclusive of flared sides.
E. Surfaces: Surfaces or curb ramps shall be stable, firm and slip resistant.
F. Flared Sides: If a curb ramp is located where pedestrians must walk across the ramp, or where it is not protected by handrails or guardrails, it shall have flared sides, the maximum slope of the flare shall be 1:10. Curb ramps with returned curbs may be used where pedestrians would not normally walk across the ramp.
G. Built Up Curb Ramps: Built up curb ramps shall be located so that they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes.
H. Obstruction By Vehicles: Curb ramps shall be located or protected to prevent their obstruction by parked vehicles.
I. Marked Crossings: Curb ramps at marked crossings shall be wholly contained within the markings, excluding any flared sides.
J. Corner Type: If diagonal (or corner type) curb ramps have returned curbs or other well defined edges, such edges shall be parallel to the direction of pedestrian flow. The bottom of diagonal curb ramps shall have forty eight inches (48") minimum clear space. If diagonal curb ramps are provided at marked crossings, the forty eight inch (48") clear space shall be within the markings. If diagonal curb ramps have flared sides, they shall also have at least a twenty four inch (24") long segment of straight curb located on each side of the curb ramp and within the marked crossing.
K. Raised Islands: Any raised islands in crossings shall be cut through level with the street or have curb ramps at both sides and a level area at least forty inches (40") long between the curb ramps in the part of the island intersected by the crossings. (1999 Code)
On all streets a minimum clearance of twenty four inches (24") shall be provided between the curb face or shoulder edge and obstructions such as utility poles, fire hydrants, etc., except standard mailboxes approved by the U.S. postal service. (1999 Code)
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