14.12.120: INTERSECTION DESIGN:

   A.   Minimum Radius: The minimum radius of curb return on local streets in residential areas shall be twenty five feet (25'). A larger radius shall be used in industrial areas or higher functional classification streets as approved by the department or its designee in accordance with AASHTO guidelines.

   B.   Angle Of Intersect: Streets shall intersect at an angle of ninety degrees (90o) where possible, but in no case shall the angle of intersection be less than eighty degrees (80o).

   C.   Offset Intersections: Offset intersections shall be avoided whenever possible and offsets shall be provided with minimum distances as follows:

      1.   Local streets: One hundred fifty feet (150');

      2.   Collectors: Five hundred feet (500');

      3.   Arterials: Eight hundred feet (800').

   D.   Left Turns: Left turns shall be prohibited within two hundred feet (200') of major intersections either by signs or concrete medians. (1999 Code)

14.12.130: PRIVATE ROADWAYS:

   A.   Width: The width of all private roadways shall consist of a minimum of twenty feet (20') of unobstructed travel surface. Roadways shall be twenty five feet (25') wide where they form cul-de-sacs greater than five hundred feet (500') in length. Short sections may be reduced to preserve trees or other features as approved by the fire department.

   B.   Surfaces: All surfaces shall consist of an approved design capable of carrying twenty four (24) ton vehicles.

   C.   Compliance Required: Except as modified by subsections A and B of this section, all private roadways shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and Appendix D: Fire Apparatus Access Roads, as provided by the International Fire Code.

   D.   Maintenance And Repairs: Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads as printed in the 2018 IFC (International Fire Code) is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if printed herein in full. (1999 Code; amd. Ord. 2021-30, 12-2-2021)

14.12.140: STREET DIRECTION AND GRADE:

(Rep. by Ord. 2015-15, 10-8-2015)

14.12.150: EXCEPTIONS:

The following exceptions are authorized under this title:

   A.   Reduced Width Of A Private Driveway, Lane Or Road: The Community and Economic Development Director may grant an exception for the width of a private drive, lane or road upon a recommendation from the technical review committee based on the following:

      1.   Unusual topographical conditions;

      2.   Consent of public safety;

      3.   Aesthetic considerations; or

      4.   Other exceptional conditions or circumstances such as:

         a.   Configuration of existing parcels and proposed lots;

         b.   Preservation of significant trees, natural features and/or historic landmarks;

         c.   Snow storage; and

         d.   Reduction of negative environmental impacts.

   B.   Installation Of Sidewalks: The Community and Economic Development Director may grant an exception to the installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk as required in section 13.76.210 of this code, upon a recommendation from the technical review committee based on the following:

      1.   Where it is not necessary to serve the public need;

      2.   The street does not fall within any “safe sidewalk” route to a public or private school or quasi-public land use or facility;

      3.   Public health, safety and welfare is preserved;

      4.   There are no sidewalks currently installed on adjacent properties;

      5.   Other exceptional conditions or circumstances such as:

         a.   Configuration of existing parcels and proposed lots;

         b.   Preservation of significant trees, natural features and/or historic landmarks;

         c.   Snow storage; and

         d.   Reduction of negative environmental impacts. (Ord. 2015-15, 10-8-2015; amd. Ord. 2021-08, 4-8-2021)