This street and access standards section applies to the following types of development: TD; and TN.
(A) General. Alleys shall be integrated into the overall design or traditional residential and townhouse neighborhoods because they provide essential access to the compact form of development.
(1) Single-family residential. Alleys shall be required to provide access to at least 75% of all lots intended for single-family dwelling units to accommodate rear-loading garages.
(2) Multiple-family residential and commercial. Alleys shall be required to provide access to at least 50% of multiple-family and commercial lots within a development.
(B) Design principles.
(1) Associated right-of-way or easement. Alleys shall be located in a right-of-way or easement that is at least 16 feet in width.
(2) Pavement width. Alleys shall have pavement that is at least 12 feet in width.
(3) Curb. Alleys shall not be required to have curb except when the alley is within a right-of-way or private street easement where the associated street is required to have curb. In cases where an alley and curbed street intersect, the minimum curb radius shall be eight feet.
(4) Intersections. Alley intersections with streets shall not exceed 20 degrees from perpendicular to said streets.
(C) Construction standards. Alleys, public or private, shall be constructed to meet or exceed the city’s construction standards.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 7.23)