(A) Alleys are generally discouraged except in multi-family residential and commercial/community building zones where they may reduce traffic congestion, facilitate delivery of goods and removal of trash, and to reduce the number of driveways accessing town streets.
(B) When permitted, alleys shall meet the following requirements.
(1) Dimensions.
(a) Width. A minimum right-of-way width of 20 feet and a maximum right-of-way width of 30 feet.
(b) Length. No alley shall exceed 860 feet in length as measured from the centerlines of the intersecting streets.
(c) Paved width. All alleys shall have a minimum of 20 feet of hard surface (gravel, asphalt or concrete) along its centerline.
(d) Clear zone. The alley shall have a minimum of 15 feet vertical clearance and a minimum of 12 feet horizontal on either side of the centerline.
(2) Other.
(a) Alleys shall not intersect a street at an angle less than 75 degrees.
(b) A dead-end alley shall be prohibited.
(c) Alleys will not be publicly maintained.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.130) (Ord. 2018-10, passed 8-8-2018)