(a) Design and Arrangement. The arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provision for the continuation of the principal existing streets in adjoining areas or their proper projection where adjoining land is not subdivided, insofar as they may be deemed necessary for public requirements.
The street arrangement shall be such as to not cause hardship to owners of adjoining property when they plat their own land and seek to provide for convenient access to it. Residential streets shall be so designed as to discourage through traffic, but offset streets should be avoided except as they are separated by not less than 400 feet at their access points on a collector street.
All streets and thoroughfares shall be graded to their full width, including side slopes and improved in accordance with the standards outlined or referred to in these Regulations. Plans and specifications for street improvements shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission and the Village Engineer.
(1) Street improvements. The approved Village standard typical sections for local and collector streets are designed for normal traffic flow. If the streets are providing access to a commercial or industrial park, and if the heavy truck traffic will be continuous, the Commission and Village Engineer will revise the thickness of the pavement typical sections to conform to the anticipated traffic and axle loads.
(2) Subgrade. The subgrade shall be free of sod, vegetation matter, trees and stumps and other similar matter. Adequate drainage of the subgrade during construction must be maintained at all times. The subgrade shall be prepared in accordance with the Department of Highways, State of Ohio, current Construction and Material Specifications, Item 203, Roadway, Excavation and Embankment.
The angle of intersection between minor streets and major streets should not vary by more than ten degrees from a right angle. All other streets should intersect each other as near to a right angle a possible, and no intersection of streets shall be permitted at angles of less than seventy degrees.
Residential streets shall be designed to discourage through traffic which may otherwise use secondary or major highways, and whose origin and destination are not within the subdivision. Residential streets extending for considerable distance, parallel to any secondary or major street, should be avoided.
Streets planned to serve multi-family, business or industrial areas shall connect directly to major or collector streets, so as to not generate large volumes of traffic on local residential streets.
The minimum curb radius shall be twenty-five feet to the face of the curb.
(3) Width of pavement. The width of pavement will vary, depending upon the character of the development served and the amount of traffic expected to utilize the street. The following are the minimum street pavement widths, which widths include provision for parking lanes as may be required.
Type of Street | Minimum Pavement Width |
Major street and highways | Variable * |
Collector street | 28 ft. - 36 ft. |
Residential or local streets | 25 ft. - 28 ft. |
Alleys | 18 ft. |
*(See Major Thoroughfare Plan) To conform to applicable cross-section as established by proposed traffic and soil conditions and approved by the Commission and the Village Engineer or the authority having jurisdiction.
In certain instances, especially where a commercial area is involved and no off-street parking facilities are provided and no parking is permitted on the street at any time, a parking lane at least eight feet wide on each side of the street and paved to the satisfaction of and in accordance with the specifications approved by the Village Engineer may be required in additions to the necessary number of lanes for moving traffic.
Where pavement widths greater than those specified above are necessary, provisions for same shall be discussed with public officials having jurisdiction over the planning and construction of public ways to determine whether or not public expenditures for such additional width can or should be made simultaneously with the subdivider's improvement program.
(4) Base course. The base course shall be either 301, 303, 304, or 310 and as set forth on the Village of McDonald Approved Typical Section Standard Drawings.
(5) Surface course - asphaltic concrete. The surface course shall be constructed of Item 404, State of Ohio, current Standard Construction and Material Specifications, and as set forth on the approved Village typical section standard drawings.
Type of Street | Minimum Compacted Thickness of Surface Course |
Major streets and highways | Variable* |
Collector streets | 2-1/2" |
Residential or local streets | 2-1/2" |
Alleys | 2-1/2" |
* To be approved by the Commission and Village Engineer or authority having jurisdiction.
(6) Concrete pavement. The concrete pavement shall be constructed of Item 452, State of Ohio, current Standard Construction and Material Specifications, and as set forth on the approved Village typical section standard drawings and miscellaneous standard drawings regardless joints, etc.
(7) Curbs. Curbs shall be required on all streets. Size and type will be in accordance with the approved Village typical section standard drawings and constructed in accordance with Item 609, State of Ohio, current Standard Construction and Material Specifications.
(8) Sidewalks. Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed on both sides of the street and shall have a minimum width of five feet and a minimum thickness of four inches. They shall be constructed of material approved by the Village Administrator to provide for the safety of pedestrians in walking to schools or other similar major destinations. Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed in conformance with the current “Construction and Materials Specifications” of the Department of Highways, State of Ohio, as they pertain to this type of improvement; they shall conform to the approved Village typical section standard drawings and constructed in accordance with Item 608.
(9) Drainage. All necessary facilities, including underground pipe, inlets and catch basins, as determined by the Village Engineer, shall be installed to provide for the adequate disposal of subsurface and surface water and maintenance of natural drainage courses. All storm facilities within the subdivision shall connect to an adequate drainage course.
(10) Storm sewers and storm water drainage. A drainage system adequate to serve the needs of the proposed new streets and the entire subdivision will be required in new subdivisions. Calculations for the total drainage area in which the proposed subdivision will be located will be required by the Village Engineer so as to assure adequate sizing of the pipe to transport the
storm drainage to an approved outlet. Where an adequate public storm sewer main is available at the plat boundary, the subdivider shall construct a storm sewer system and connect with such storm sewer main of adequate size. If such storm sewer systems are not accessible, adequate storm sewers shall be provided with easements of adequate width, as determined by the Village Engineer and approved by the Planning Commission.
When storm sewers cross land not in the dedicated street right-of-way, an appropriate easement shall be given to the Village for such drainage purposes.
Consideration should be given to lowering the depth of the storm sewer to allow footer and interceptor drainage in areas of high water table.
A drainage system including turf gutters, culverts, pipes, manholes, catch basins and drain inlets shall be provided as required by the Commission and the Village Engineer. Storm drainage, including drain tile around basements, shall not be permitted to discharge into any sanitary sewage facility. Where a public storm sewer is reasonably accessible and of adequate capacity, as determined by the Commission, the developer shall make the proper connection to such storm sewer system and shall do such grading and provide such drainage structures as may be required.
(11) Culverts and bridges. When natural drainage channels intersect any street right-of-way, it shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to have satisfactory bridges and culverts designed and constructed. Where culverts are required, the following minimum requirements shall be observed:
All culverts shall extend across the entire right-of-way width of proposed road. The cover over the culvert and its capacity shall be determined by the Village Engineer and at the expense of the subdivider. The minimum diameter of a culvert pipe shall be eighteen inches. Head walls, depending on existing drainage conditions, may be required.
The construction of storm water drainage improvements shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission and the Village Engineer.
(12) Public water supply. The subdivider or developer shall observe all the requirements as set forth by local ordinance, requiring connections to the public water supply.
(13) Private wells. Individual private wells shall be constructed to specifications of County Board of Health.
All abandoned wells shall be sealed in a manner that will render them watertight.
In all cases a public water distribution system shall be required.
(14) Sanitary sewers. If a subdivision can be reasonably served by the extension of an existing public sanitary sewer, as determined by the Village Engineer, the subdivider shall provide a system of sanitary sewer mains and shall provide lateral connections for each lot.
(15) Utilities. Electrical service, gas mains and other utilities shall be provided underground within each subdivision. Whenever such facilities are reasonable, accessible and available, they may be required to be installed within the area prior to the approval of the final plat. Trees when planted within the street right-of-way must meet the approval of the Park and Recreation Committee with regard to location and types of trees.
(16) Inspection. Inspection shall be required for all improvements as shown on the approved construction drawings.
The official responsible for the inspection of all street improvements including storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water lines, final grading, etc. shall be the Village Engineer.
All inspection fees shall be paid by the subdivider at the rates as spelled out in the Engineer's contract with the Village.
The subdivider shall notify the Village Engineer three days prior to start of construction. Failure of proper notification shall result in nonacceptance of work completed without inspection. If for any reason the subdivider halts work, the Engineer is to be notified in advance. Failure to notify the Engineer will result in charges of a minimum of three hours inspection time.
(b) Alignment.
(1) Minimum horizontal-radii of centerline curvature.
Major streets | 3° | 1900 ft. |
Collector streets | 12° | 475 ft. |
Minor streets | 28° | 200 ft. |
Streets shorter than 500 ft. | 58° | 100 ft. |
A minimum 100 foot tangent shall be introduced between reversed curves.
(2) Visibility requirements.
A. Minimum vertical visibility (measured 3.75 ft. eye level to 6 inches above ground level.)
600 ft. on major streets
350 ft. on collector streets
250 ft. on minor streets
200 ft. on streets shorter than 500 ft.
B. Minimum horizontal visibility.
600 ft. on major streets, measured on centerline.
350 ft. on collector streets, measured on centerline.
200 ft. on all other streets, measured on centerline.
(c) Street and Alley Width. The width of all major thoroughfares shall conform to the width designated by the Village and Trumbull County, Ohio.
The minimum right-of-way widths for streets and alleys are as follows:
Type of Street or Way | Minimum Right-of-Way Width or Variable Right-of-Way Width |
Arterial highway or major thoroughfare (See Major Thoroughfare Plan) | Variable* |
Secondary or collector streets | 60-70 ft. |
Minor or local urban streets | 50-60 ft. |
Rural roads or streets serving low density suburban developments | 50 ft. |
Alleys | 30 ft. |
Cul-de-sacs | 50 ft. |
*As specified by major thoroughfare plan or as determined by the Planning Commission.
(d) Cul-de-sacs. Each cul-de-sac shall be provided with a turnaround having a minimum right-of-way radius of sixty feet and a maximum length of 530 feet measured from the intersection of the centerlines of the entering intersection and including the turnaround. The outside of the pavement within the turnaround right-of-way shall have a minimum radius of fifty feet.
(e) Dead-end Streets. Streets designated to be dead-ended permanently shall not be permitted. Any dead-end street of temporary nature, if longer than 200 feet or fronted by existing lots, shall have a surfaced turning area equal in diameter to the right-of-way width required for a cul-de-sac. There shall be provision made for the future extension of the street and utilities and shall be a reversionary right to the land owners abutting the temporary turnaround for the excess right-of-way.
(f) Half-streets. Dedication of half-streets shall be discouraged. Where there exists a dedicated or platted half-street adjacent to the tract being subdivided, the other half shall be platted if deemed necessary by the Planning Commission.
(g) Alleys. Alleys shall be avoided in single or two-family districts. They may, however, be required in multiple dwelling developments. Alleys are required in the rear of all commercial and industrial lots if no other provisions are made for adequate service access or for access to parking. The rights-of-way of such alleys shall not be less than thirty feet, and dead-end alleys shall not be permitted.
(h) Location. When a proposed subdivision is adjacent to or contains a state highway, the developer and Planning Commission should seek information from the Ohio Department of Highways as to the status of the highway in reference to width and direction, and also the type of access permitted to such highway.
(i) Limitation of Number of Vehicular Access Points to Arterial Highways or Major Streets. Safety factors and the need for effective utilization of major thoroughfares require the limiting of the number of vehicular access points to arterial highways and major streets to promote efficient traffic movements and reduce safety hazards. Where a subdivision adjoins an arterial highway or major street, vehicular access to subdivided lots shall be kept to a minimum and shall not exceed the following standards:
Feet of Subdivision Frontage | Maximum Number of Vehicular Access Points |
Less than 500 ft. | One |
500 - 1,000 ft. | Two |
Over 1,000 ft. | Two for the first 1,000 ft. of frontage, plus one point of access for each additional 1,000 feet of frontage. |
The local street arrangements connecting with these access points may be accomplished in one of three ways.
(1) Marginal access street - with a planting strip of a minimum width of twenty feet between the major street or highway pavement and the marginal access street pavement. The marginal access street shall have a minimum pavement width of twenty feet.
(2) Local street (reverse frontage) - with residences facing away from the major thoroughfare. In this case, the rear yards (those between the residences and the major thoroughfare) shall have a minimum depth of seventy feet which includes a twenty foot reservation strip abutting the major thoroughfare for screen planting of trees and shrubs. A masonry or wooden ornamental screen may be substituted for the planting.
(3) Intersecting local streets or cul-de-sac streets - perpendicular to the major thoroughfare where unusual topographic conditions warrant such design.
(j) Street Grades (Vertical Curves). No street grade shall be less than one-half percent (. 5%) and shall not exceed the following width with due allowance for reasonable vertical curves:
Main or arterial thoroughfares 4% Secondary thoroughfares 6% Minor streets 6% Cul-de-sacs 8% |
(k) Street Grades (Cross-Section). For cross-section of streets see approved standard drawings.
(l) Street Names. Street names shall be selected which will not duplicate or be confused with the names of existing streets in Trumbull County or the Village irrespective of modifying terms such as street, avenue, boulevard, etc. Street names shall be subject to approval of the Planning Commission and wherever possible shall be in accordance with the following system:
General Direction | Over 1,000 Ft. | Under 1,000 Ft. |
North-South | Avenue | Place |
East-West | Street | Court |
Diagonal | Road | Way |
Curving | Drive | Lane or Circle |
(m) Street Signs. Street signs shall be required and paid for by the developer at all intersections and shall be erected in accordance with the specifications of the Village Street Commissioner. All such signs shall also be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission as to uniform design and legibility.
(n) Acceptance of Streets. The Village Engineer shall, upon written request and at the expense of the owner of the land upon which the street has been constructed, check the construction by stages; and if the Village Engineer finds that such street is constructed in accordance with the specifications set forth on the approved plat and that such street is in good repair, then such finding, endorsed on the approved plat, shall recommend that Council accept the street for public use by the Village.
(Ord. 2744-97. Passed 7-16-97.)