(A) Purpose And Intent: This section is intended to ensure that development proposals which include the design and/or construction of new roads, trails and transit facilities are consistent with the adopted circulation element and open space/conservation element of the general plan, and contribute to the implementation of the goals and policies of those elements. Further, it is intended to ensure that proposed transportation improvements are consistent with efficient traffic management and good traffic engineering practices.
(B) Public Street, Highway, Alleys, Easements:
1. Design: All streets, highways, alleys and ways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual" as may be periodically updated by the public works director and city engineer.
2. Relate To Street Pattern: The design of any new street system proposed as part of any new development shall, in the opinion of the public works director and city engineer, relate to the establishment street pattern in the area adjoining the proposed development.
3. Access; Future Development: The proposed street plan shall provide for access and connection for future subdivision or development of adjoining undeveloped property when applicable.
4. Street Design: All streets shall be designed, dedicated and constructed in a manner consistent with the circulation element of the general plan and the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual".
5. Additional Rights Of Way Or Easements: Additional rights of way or easements shall be provided when the public works director and city engineer determines that such additional rights of way or easements are necessary to accommodate roadway slopes, drainage structures and other facilities related to improvements required for a development.
6. Access: No direct access to residential property contiguous to a freeway, highway or arterial street, as shown on the circulation element of the general plan, shall be permitted, except by a frontage road, service road or street separated from said major thoroughfare by a tier of lots.
7. Construction: The design and construction of new, or the extension of any existing streets, shall be consistent with the surrounding street pattern, the circulation element of the general plan, and the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual". The design and construction of parkways, grade separations, flood control facilities, local drainage facilities and other physical constraints shall be consistent with good engineering practice and shall be subject to approval by the public works director and city engineer.
8. Secondary, Alternative Access: Secondary or alternative access shall be provided for all new development whenever deemed necessary by the public works director and city engineer to protect the public safety.
9. Centerline Alignment: Within subdivisions and other developments where immediate full improvements are not required, the centerline alignment of the street right of way shall be located so that future improvements can be constructed in accordance with the conditions of approval.
10. Street Name Signs: The type and placement of required street name signs shall conform to the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual".
11. Cul-De-Sacs: All new or reconstructed streets which are not through streets shall terminate in a cul-de-sac, designed to the specifications of the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual", unless specifically waived by the public works director and city engineer in favor of some other design alternative.
12. Streetlights: Streetlights shall be installed along the right of way of all newly constructed or extended streets within the city, unless this requirement is exempted by city ordinance, resolution or the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual".
13. Clear Sight: Clear sight triangles shall be maintained at intersections of public roadways, and at intersections of private driveways or alleyways with public roadways in a manner consistent with the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual".
(C) Private Streets, Alleys Or Ways:
1. When Permitted: Private streets, in accordance with the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual", may be permitted when the public works director and city engineer determine that:
(a) There is adequate provision for their construction and continuous maintenance;
(b) The access and parking needs of the occupants of the development will be adequately served;
(c) The construction, use and maintenance of private streets will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare;
(d) Occupants of the development are better served by private streets;
(e) The type of development proposed is typically served by private streets.
2. Access Control: Private streets may, subject to approval by the public works director and city engineer, provide for access control by design, posting or gating.
3. Identification: The intersection of a private street or drive with a public street shall be indicated by posting, gating or a change of pavement material and color at the entry to the private street, as approved by the public works director and city engineer.
4. Concrete Rolled Curbs: Concrete rolled curbs may be permitted in place of standard curbs on private streets upon determination by the public works director and city engineer that the concrete rolled curbs are in accordance with the specifications of the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual", that the streets are adequate to handle drainage, and that an adequate maintenance program is provided for in the covenants, conditions and restrictions, and/or some other maintenance mechanism approved by the city attorney.
(D) Sidewalks, Walking Paths, Bicycle Paths And Horse Trails:
1. Construction; When Unnecessary: Sidewalks shall be constructed in conjunction with public and private streets, unless they are determined by the planning commission to be unnecessary, considering the rural nature of the development and/or pedestrian circulation needs. If, however, the planning commission determines that sidewalks are not necessary at the time that determination is made, adequate right of way shall be provided for potential need of any such sidewalks. Sidewalk construction shall be in accordance with the city's "Subdivision And Engineering Design Manual".
2. Dedications For Public Use: The city may require dedication of walking paths, equestrian and/or other trails for public use when such paths are determined to be necessary to further goals and objectives, policies or programs of the general plan. In addition, and in conjunction with required street dedications, a project applicant may also be required to dedicate such additional land as may be necessary and feasible to provide bicycle paths for the use and safety of the residents of the development.
(E) Local Transit Facilities: The city may require that dedication or irrevocable offer of dedication of land for local transit facilities, such as bus turnouts, benches, shelters, loading pads and similar items. If a subdivision is involved, such requirements shall directly benefit the residents of the subdivisions, and shall apply only if the subdivision as shown on the tentative map has the potential for two hundred (200) dwelling units or more if developed to the maximum density shown on the general plan and if the city finds that transit services are or will, within a reasonable time, be made available to the subdivision. (Ord. 805-14, 7-1-2014)