The arrangement and location of streets shall conform to the comprehensive plan and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets to topographical conditions, to public convenience and safety and in their appropriate relation to proposed uses of the area to be served. The design and construction of streets shall be in accordance with the requirements of section 10-4-5 of this title and the design standards listed below:
A. Right Of Way Widths: The right of way widths for streets shall conform to the following minimum dimensions:
Primary streets | 100 | feet |
Secondary streets | 80 | feet |
Collector streets | 66 | feet |
Minor streets | 66 | feet |
Cul-de-sac streets | 66 | feet with 131 feet diameter at turnaround |
B. Cul-De-Sac Streets: A cul-de-sac street shall be avoided where possible, but when approved, the length shall not exceed five hundred feet (500') measured along its centerline from the point of origin to the end of its right of way.
C. Street Offsets: Street offsets shall not be less than one hundred fifty feet (150') centerline to centerline.
D. Street Intersections: All streets shall intersect each other at as nearly right angles as topography and other limiting factors of good design permit. An intersection of more than two (2) streets shall not be permitted. Any type of partial cloverleaf intersection (eyebrow) or other similar configuration will not be permitted.
E. Minor Street Alignment: All minor streets shall be so aligned that their use by through traffic will be discouraged.
F. Curb Cuts: The number of curb cuts shall be restricted to provide for traffic safety with the maximum width of a curb cut being thirty feet (30'), with a minimum of fourteen feet (14'). (1988 Code §9.117)
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