(a) Minimize the number of vehicular turning movements by limiting access point to one. Points of ingress and egress shall be clearly defined and promote the safe movement of traffic.
(b) Provide for the safe and functional movement of vehicles and pedestrians both on and off-site.
(c) Give consideration to the location of existing access points, adjacent to and directly across the street from the site.
(d) All sites shall be designed so the plants and structures on the site do not interfere with the safe movement of motor vehicle traffic, bicycles or pedestrians.
(e) Vehicular circulation between parcels is encouraged. Provisions for circulation between adjacent parcels should be provided through coordinated or joint parking systems to minimize curb cuts along the street (see figure below).
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Consider shared access and parking.
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Avoid separate access and parking.
(f) Pedestrian safety and residential character shall be priority issues used to evaluate access design elements.
(g) Continuous access along the frontage of the site shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 109-14. Passed 6-23-14.)