The design and layout of all required improvements, both on and off-site, public and private, shall conform to generally accepted engineering standards, the Map Act and applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
1. STREETS
The design and layout of all required streets shall comply with the following standards/requirements:
A. In compliance with the Circulation Element and all other related provisions of the General Plan;
B. Direct driveway access shall be avoided when possible from arterials and collector streets as identified in the Circulation Element. Circular driveways or turnarounds shall be provided when direct access is unavoidable; and
C. In compliance with standards established by the City Engineer including:
1.) Specific cross-section street standards, based upon and related to the use to be made of the street(s);
2.) Offset intersections shall be a minimum of 150 feet centerline to centerline for local streets. A greater distance shall be established for larger streets as determined by the City Engineer; and
2. SIDEWALKS
Except as provided in Chapter 19.15 and 19.17, sidewalks shall be provided for all lots included in the subdivision. The sidewalks shall be of such width as may be required by the Policies and Procedures of Public Works, but in no case less than 6 feet in width adjacent to the curb in a residential area, or less than 5 feet in a commercial or industrial area. Considerations in design are to be given for handicapped persons and senior citizens. In addition, the following shall apply:
A. Required sidewalk widths may include street signs, lights, fire hydrants, etc. These sidewalks should be located adjacent to the curb. However, in no instance may the clear path of travel be reduced to less than 4 feet.
B. Meandering sidewalks, where used, shall be 5 feet in width and shall not include street signs, lights, etc;
C. Sidewalks constructed of alternative paving materials as approved by the City Engineer, shall have smooth surfaces to ensure pedestrian safety. Asphalt shall not be used as an alternative paving material; and
D. Undulating sidewalks are not permitted.
3. ALLEYS
All alleys shall have a minimum width of 20 feet. Intersecting alleys shall have a corner cutoff or radius of not less than 20 feet.
4. CORNER TREATMENT
At all block corners there shall be a rounding at the curb to a minimum radius of 25 feet.
There shall also be a rounding of the property lines or a corner cutoff as established by the City Engineer.