A. Alleys shall be optional in residential subdivisions. The Planning Commission for any one of the following reasons may require alleys. If alleys are required, they shall be constructed to city standards:
1. Unusual size, shape or topographical character of the property to be subdivided;
2. The relationship to existing or proposed commercial, industrial or high density residential development or adjacent railroad right-of-way;
3. The special nature of the design or density of a residential subdivision where dwellings are grouped in such a manner as to require access from other than the street frontage;
4. The need to maintain continuity of existing alleys where the property to be subdivided is located immediately between existing residential blocks where alleys are provided.
B. Residential alleys shall have a minimum dedicated width of twenty (20) feet.
C. Alleys shall be provided where needed to serve existing or proposed commercial or industrial subdivisions and shall have a minimum dedicated width of thirty (30) feet with adequate provisions for ingress and egress.
D. A twenty (20) foot corner diagonal cut off measured along the property lines from the point of intersection will be required where two alleys intersect.
E. Alleys shall be so laid out and aligned as to provide reasonable access for utilities and other services.
F. Dead end alleys shall be prohibited. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: prior code § 9050)