§ 8.5. Subdivision streets.  


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  • 8.5.1.

    The minimum requirements for major subdivision streets shall be as follows:

    A.

    Right-of-way: 50 feet.

    B.

    Pavement width: 24 feet back of curb to back of curb.

    C.

    Cul-de-sac:

    R.O.W.: 50-foot radius to back of curb. (Amended 9-2-15)

    D.

    Sidewalks: In accordance with section 9.2.4.

    E.

    Street trees: If required by the director, installed on both sides at a spacing approved by the county arborist.

    8.5.2.

    The minimum requirements for minor subdivision streets shall be as follows:

    A.

    Right-of-way: 44 feet.

    B.

    Pavement width: 22 feet back of curb to back of curb.

    C.

    Cul-de-sac:

    R.O.W.: 42-foot radius to back of curb. (Amended 9-2-15)

    D.

    Sidewalks: In accordance with section 9.2.4.

    E.

    Street trees: If required by the director, installed on both sides at a spacing approved by the county arborist. For streets other than mentioned in sections 8.5.1 and 8.5.2, the director shall determine the required cross section.

    8.5.3.

    All residential subdivision streets shall be designed for a maximum of 25 mph. The director may require that subdivision streets that will not provide direct residential access be designed for up to 35 mph.

    8.5.4.

    Where streets are longer than 600 feet, traffic calming devices may be required. Said traffic calming efforts may include green space, islands, residential roundabouts, and/or other traffic calming devices as approved by the director. (Amended 9-2-15)