1135.07 MODIFICATION OF DESIGN STANDARDS.

   Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, the Planning Commission may modify the design standards set forth in Sections 1135.05 and 1135.06 as follows:

   (a)   Where topography or other physical conditions make a particular design standard inappropriate for a specific situation.

   (b)   Where it is in the best interest of the City to reduce the required right-of-way width of a local street to 50 feet and require a utility easement ten feet in width along each side of the street right- of-way.

   (c)   Where it is in the best interest of the City to reduce the required pavement width of a local street to less than 30 feet; provided however, that no pavement width less than 26 feet shall be approved.

   (d)   Where it is in the best interest of the City to modify the requirements for sidewalks in favor of a multipurpose path or other acceptable alternative to sidewalks.

   (e)   Where it is in the best interest of the City to require complete street elements such as:

      (1)   Bicycle lanes adjacent to the roadway;

      (2)   Pedestrian crossing signals which include audible crossing signals for the visually impaired;

      (3)   Improved access to public transit;

      (4)   Street amenities such as benches, lighting and landscaping; and,

      (5)   Appropriate pedestrian signage and way finding enhancements.

(Ord. 16-19. Passed 9-16-19.)