(A) The subdivision of land, including the arrangement, character, extent, width, grade, and location of all streets, alleys, or other land to be dedicated for public use shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, to topographic conditions, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such streets.
(B) Arrangement.
(1) The arrangement of roads shall provide for the continuation of roads between and to adjacent properties when such continuation is necessary for convenient movement of traffic, effective fire protection, and for the efficient provision of utilities. If the adjacent property is undeveloped, a temporary cul-de-sac shall be provided and the right-of-way shall be extended to the boundary line of the proposed subdivision.
(2) A temporary “T” shaped turnaround may be provided on all temporary cul-de-sacs with a notation on the subdivision plat that land outside the normal right-of-way shall revert to the adjacent landowners whenever the road is extended.
(C) Existing road patterns. All roads shall be properly integrated with the existing or proposed network of roads. The rigid rectangular road pattern need not necessarily be adhered to and the use of curvilinear roads, cul-de-sacs, or U shaped roads shall be encouraged where such will result in a more desirable layout.
(D) Traffic generators. All roads shall be properly related to special traffic generators such as industries, business districts, schools, churches, and shopping centers, to population densities, and to the pattern of existing and proposed land uses.
(E) Roads along boundary lines. No roads shall be laid out on the periphery of the subdivision. Exceptions to this may be permitted where such roads are desirable for future expansion or where such roads conform to the existing or proposed network of roads.
(Ord. 1995-0-25, passed 12-26-95)