(A) Upon receipt, the Planning Official shall furnish one copy of a tentative plan and supplementary information to the City Mayor or Manager and such other agencies as are known to be affected, including, but not limited to, irrigation districts, special water districts, fire districts and school districts.
(B) The following access-related criteria for subdivision and site plan review shall be the basis for approval by the city.
(1) All proposed roads shall follow the natural topography and preserve natural features of the site as much as possible. Alignments shall be planned to minimize grading.
(2) Access shall be properly placed in relation to sight distance, driveway spacing and other related considerations, including opportunities for joint and cross-access.
(3) The road system shall provide adequate access to buildings for residents, visitors, deliveries, emergency vehicles and garbage collection.
(4) An internal pedestrian system of sidewalks or paths shall provide connections to parking areas, entrances to the development and open space, recreational and other community facilities associated with the development.
(5) Streets shall have sidewalks on both sides. Pedestrian linkages shall also be provided to the peripheral street system.
(6) The access shall be consistent with the access management standards adopted in the Transportation System Plan.
(Ord. 2009-01, passed - -2009)