1153.13 STREET, DRIVE AND WALKWAY REQUIREMENTS.

   (a)   General Street Design Criteria.

      (1)   The area of the proposed project devoted to streets and related pavement should be the minimum necessary to provide adequate and safe movement through the development.

      (2)   Street alignments should follow natural contours and be designed to conserve natural features.

   (b)   Access and Street Requirements.

      (1)   Each dwelling shall have access to either a public street or a common drive, as provided for in this Chapter, in a manner approved by the Planning Commission and as shown on the development plan.

      (2)   Residential Open Space Conservation developments shall be designed to permit adequate access by emergency vehicles, promote the safety of motorists and pedestrians, minimize traffic conflicts and congestion, and promote the safe, efficient flow of vehicular traffic.

   (c)   Common Drives. Common drives shall be permitted in compliance with the following requirements:

      (1)   A common drive shall serve no more than four (4) units.

      (2)   The design and layout of the common drive shall provide adequate and safe access to the intended units, as determined by the Village.

      (3)   Right-of-ways are not required for common drives; however, a utility easement may be required along the length of the common drive.

      (4)   All common drives shall be paved and have a minimum width of twelve (12) feet.

      (5)   Whenever a common drive is included, deed restrictions shall be required and shall specifically include the following language:

"The undersigned grantee(s) hereby acknowledge(s) that (he, she, they) understand that the premises described herein is located upon a non-dedicated or common drive. And further, the grantee(s) understands that no government body is responsible for care and maintenance of said common drive."

   (d)   Pedestrian Circulation and Walkways. A pedestrian circulation system should be included in the Residential Open Space Conservation development. The system should provide convenient pedestrian access throughout the Residential Open Space Conservation development and from the development to other areas of the community, where applicable.

   (e)   Private Streets. No private streets shall be permitted in a Residential Open Space Conservation development.
(Ord. 2012-21. Passed 7-11-12.)