§ 8-3.4.7 Design Standards for Streets, Sidewalks, Trails and Pedestrian Pathways.

   X — means that the standard is required

   - — means that the standard is not required

   U — means that standards in the underlying District prevail

   In order to have a safe, efficient, well connected street network and to promote a safe, efficient, integrated system of pedestrian facilities throughout the town's jurisdiction, the following standards shall apply to all streets, sidewalks, trails and pedestrian pathways in all zoning districts unless otherwise noted.

   (A)   Streets.

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Com. & Ind.

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NR

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NC

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TND

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(1) Cul-de-sacs shall be permitted only where necessary due to topography or other environmental conditions and shall not be allowed to extend more than 1000 feet nor serve more than ten lots.

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(2) Streets shall interconnect where practicable.

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(3) Planted medians shall be constructed on new streets with four or more lanes.

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U

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(4) All streets shall be designed and maintained for public access except for private streets approved by the town.

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U

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(5) Local streets serving commercial and mixed use areas shall be designed to permit on-street parking where practicable.

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U

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(6) Street design and location shall, whenever practicable, follow topographical changes to avoid excessive cuts and fills.

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U

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(7) Streets shall be designed and located in a way to avoid the destruction of significant trees and natural areas identified as part of a tree protection plan.

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U

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(8) Street stubs with a suitable temporary turnaround shall be provided within developments adjacent to open land to provide for future connections where practicable.

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U

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(9) Long segments of straight local streets shall be prevented by intersections designed to: (a) Disperse traffic flow and reduce speeds, thereby eliminating the creation of de facto collector streets with high speed, high volume traffic; and (b) Terminate vistas with a significant natural feature, a building, a small park or other public space.

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X

U

U

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U

 

   (B)   Sidewalks, trails and pedestrian pathways.

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Mixed

Com. & Ind.

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GR

NR

MH-O

MF-O

NC

TC

TND

CI

HC

CB

SP

GI

FP

WS-O

(1) Sidewalks shall be installed where indicated and to the specifications shown in the town's Sidewalk Plan.

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U

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U

Sidewalks shall not be required if it is determined that the provision of the improvement will not provide needed linkages or connections to existing or planned pedestrian improvements.

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U

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Sidewalks shall not be required in areas where it is determined to be a safety hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

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U

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Sidewalks shall not be required on renovations or expansions where the work does not increase occupancy levels or intensity or use or modify existing parking areas, vehicular access or circulation patterns.

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U

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When it is determined that the installation of a sidewalk is not required a five (5) foot easement shall be reserved for a future construction of the sidewalk.

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U

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U

(2) Balconies, bay windows, arcades and porches located on upper levels in mixed use Districts, as well as their supports at ground level may encroach over the public sidewalk. An encroachment agreement shall be entered into by the property owner and the town prior to construction of any appurtenance.

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(3) Trails shall be paved in concrete, asphalt or any loose material that can be installed and maintained to meet Americans with Disability Act requirements. If loose material is used, a hard edge shall be provided to contain the material.

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(4) Sidewalks shall be paved with concrete, brick or other durable material acceptable to the town.

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(5) Pedestrian crosswalks shall be incorporated into the design and construction of public and private streets in all mixed use and commercial Districts wherever pedestrians are likely to cross the street (e.g. at intersections and mid block).

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(2003 Code, § 8-3.4.7) (Updated 2009)