All private streets and private alleys, when specifically authorized for use by grant of variance, grant of development incentive or subdivision waiver, shall be developed to the following standards.
(1) Pavement width for private streets . Minimum pavement width available for through traffic (i.e., exclusive of parking spaces):
(a) Residential districts.
1-way traffic, no parking | 12 ft. |
1-way traffic, parking on one or both sides | 24 ft. |
2-way traffic, no parking | 20 ft. |
2-way traffic, parking on one or both sides | 24 ft. |
(b) Commercial or industrial districts.
1-way traffic, no parking | 18 ft. |
1-way traffic, parking on one or both sides | 30 ft. |
2-way traffic, no parking | 24 ft. |
2-way traffic, parking on one or both sides | 36 ft. |
(2) Pavement width for private alleys. Minimum pavement width for that portion of a private alley available for through traffic (i.e., exclusive of parking spaces):
Commercial or industrial districts | 18 ft. |
Residential districts | 15 ft. |
(3) Depth and materials. Minimum pavement depth and materials for through traffic widths as noted in Article 4.13(1) above, exclusive of parking areas, shall be those required by the town standards for public streets, provided, however, curbing shall not be required.
(4) Emergency vehicles. The geometric design of private streets or private alleys shall provide for either the through movement or turn-around movement of emergency vehicles. Turn-around design may include cul-de-sac, hammerhead or other design approved by the Town Engineer and Fire Marshal of the town.
(5) Maintenance/services. Prior to the issuance of an improvement location permit or obtaining secondary plat approval, the developer or subdivider shall file documentary assurances with the town that all lots served by the private streets or private alleys shall be provided with the following services: regular trash pick-up; leaf pick-up; snow removal; daily mail delivery service; roadway maintenance and repair, including, but not limited to, driving surface, roadway subgrade, subsurface drainage, roadside drainage, curbs, sidewalks, street lights, street name signs, traffic control signs, and traffic control signals; and powers to enforce speed control and parking regulations. Such services shall be provided in accordance with the specifications approved by the Plan Commission, which shall include the establishment of a maintenance fund or escrow account by the developer or subdivider, which may be supplemented by regular or special assessments against each lot owner provided such assessments are at reasonable and non-discriminatory rate of charge. Such documentary assurances shall be incorporated into the applicable final plat that is recorded in the office of the Recorder of the county, or otherwise provided for through legally binding perpetual agreements as approved by the Plan Commission.
(Ord. 21-97, passed - -1997; Ord. 03-2000, passed - -2000; Ord. 11-2004, passed 6-14-2004)