This access streets standards section applies to the following types of development: SC; CD; IP; DP; and PD.
(A) Quantity. An applicant shall propose the minimal quantity of ingress/egress points to provide safe, efficient and adequate access for the various types of vehicular traffic that will access the development. The Zoning Administrator shall make the final determination
(B) Specialty access; access streets and rear access streets.
(1) Any non-residential development that fronts an arterial street and has two or more lots or a multiple tenant building shall provide an access street/rear access street as the primary access. Commonly, an access street is perpendicular to the arterial street and accesses lots that front the arterial street. An access street may also lead or turn into a rear access street, which is generally parallel to the arterial street. A rear access street is generally located behind the first tier of commercial lots, but in front of the second tier of commercial lots (often the anchor lots), but provides access to both. The Zoning Administrator and City Engineer shall have discretion in requiring rear access streets in other circumstances to ensure a safe and efficient future transportation network.
(2) Access streets and rear access streets shall meet the following conditions.
(a) Design.
1. Access streets shall generally run perpendicular to the arterial street.
2. Rear access streets shall generally run parallel to the arterial street and be at least one 150 feet from the arterial street (measured from the edge of pavement to the edge of pavement). Frontage streets shall not be permitted.
3. Access streets and rear access streets shall accommodate two-way traffic.
4. Right-of-way or private street easement for an access street or a rear access street shall be at least 40 feet in width.
5. Pavement width for an access street or rear access street shall be a minimum of 24 feet.
6. Parking shall not be permitted on rear access streets.
7. Sidewalks shall be on one side of access streets and rear access streets and be integrated into the overall pedestrian network of the development.
(b) Points of ingress/egress. An access street or rear access streets serving developments less than 15 acres shall be permitted two ingress/egress points onto a street. Developments with 15 acres or more shall have a maximum of three ingress/egress points onto a street.
(c) Separation. Each ingress/egress point shall be at least 150 feet from any intersection and any other ingress/egress on the same or opposite side of the street. Ingress/egress points that align across the street do not require separation.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 7.26)