(A) Street alignments must, to the maximum extent feasible, be parallel to the natural contours of the land.
(B) Street widths must conform to adopted minimum city standards. However, the City Engineer, Building Official and Planning Director will have the authority to approve narrower street pavement widths where such narrower width would work to preserve natural contours and slopes, minimize grading, reduce heights of required retaining walls, and/or result in better overall subdivision design. Such approval is subject to the provision of sufficient emergency access, as determined by the Fire Chief. Where such narrower widths are provided, the City Engineer may require intermittent widening or turnouts to be provided for turnarounds or parking.
(C) The Planning Director will have the authority to approve the establishment of sidewalks on only one side of a street where such design would preserve natural contours and slopes, minimize grading, reduce heights of required retaining walls, and/or result in better overall subdivision design.
(D) The maximum slope of any driveway must be 15%, with no portion of any driveway exceeding a slope of 20%.
(Ord. 1103, passed 3-7-05)