18.85.030 Transportation improvements.
A. Multi-Modal Transportation Connections. All development projects shall provide or be served by a safe, attractive, and functional transportation system that is accessible and accommodates all modes of transportation (automobiles, pedestrian, bicycling, and transit) in conformance with the general plan.
B. Street Access. All developments shall have approved access to a public street.
C. Street Layout and Design. The layout and design of streets and alleys shall conform to the general plan, MCC Title 17, Subdivisions, and all other adopted plans including engineering design standards and cross-sections contained in the city’s standard details.
D. Dedications. Required dedications shall conform to MCC Title 17, Subdivisions and all other adopted plans and policies of the city.
E. Connectivity. Appropriate provisions shall include, but are not limited to, a safe, direct, and accessible pedestrian accessway being provided through the site, conforming to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
F. Neighborhood Accessibility and Traffic Calming. Proposed streets, street extensions, driveways, and pedestrian accessways shall be designed and located to slow traffic on local streets between residential neighborhoods and existing or planned commercial services and amenities, such as schools, shopping areas, parks, and transit facilities. Traffic calming features may also be required for the circulation systems and street access points of larger developments on 160 acres or more. Traffic calming measures, such as curb extensions, traffic circles, roundabouts, and special paving at intersections, shall conform to the city’s standard details and emergency service provider requirements. Streets, driveways and pedestrian accessways shall also conform to the ADA.
G. Transit Facilities.
1. Bus pull-outs, shelter pads, shelters, and related right-of-way and easements may be required when a development is adjacent to an existing or planned bus stop or transit station. These facilities shall be integrated into the overall pedestrian plan of a project and designed consistent with the city’s standard details.
2. Pedestrian pathways shall be designed to provide a direct connection between the main building entrance and public sidewalks and transit stops. Landscape plans shall be designed to provide shading of the pedestrian pathways and transit stops, where applicable.
3. Furniture installed at bus stops shall be located to provide an accessible route between components and any switch boxes, mailboxes, utility boxes and similar features.
4. All bus stops shall meet or exceed current ADA requirements for transit.
H. Street Lights. Street lights for public streets shall be installed concurrent with other city infrastructure requirements prior to occupancy, and conform to the city’s policies and utility requirements. Street light standards for private streets shall be determined through the development plan review.
I. Street Stubs. Streets shall be extended to the boundary lines of the parcel or tract to be developed when the decision-making body determines that the extension is necessary to give street access to future development on an adjoining parcel. These street stubs are not considered to be cul-de-sacs. The zoning administrator may require the developer to provide a temporary barricade, and/or turnaround for street stubs over 150 feet in length.
J. Grades and Curves. Street grades and curves shall conform to the city’s standard details and emergency service provider requirements.
K. ADA Accessibility. The design of curbs, curb cuts, driveway approaches, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and paving shall provide ADA-required accessibility.
L. Private Streets. Access control gates shall conform to police, transportation, fire, and refuse access standards and provide emergency access override switches acceptable to the fire marshal. Private streets are required to meet the same construction standards as public streets, and lighting levels shall conform to city standards. The developer must provide a warranty on private streets deliverable to the city. [Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 402.03.]