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ORDINANCE NO. 18,031
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATION
OF VARIOUS PROCEDURES, DEFINITIONS,
DESIGN STANDARDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Little Rock
Planning Commission that an Annual Review of this chapter is
appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that
several modifications are appropriate at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That various provisions of Chapter 31. be
amended as follows:
Subsection (a). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -210. be
amended for purposes of modification of the language in
paragraphs (e)(1) and (2), the addition of new
paragraphs (3) and (4) and to then read as follows:
(e) For purposes of the spacing requirements for
industrial, commercial, office, religious,
philanthropic, educational, or multifamily
properties the points of access to a boundary
street are as follows according to street
classification:
(1) Arterial Streets
Driveway spacing shall be 300 feet. Driveway
spacing shall be centerline to centerline or
centerline to right -of -way of an intersecting
collector street or street with a higher
classification. Minimum spacing from the property
line shall be 150 feet. Maximum width of driveway
is 36 feet. A lot will require 750 feet of
frontage for two drives, if the lot is adjacent to
an intersecting collector street or street of a
higher classification. A lot will require 600
feet of frontage for two drives, when a lot is
adjacent to another lot, a residential street or a
minor commercial street. For lots less than 300
feet in width shared access is recommended for
proposed plats and existing plats recorded prior
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to January 1, 1999 are limited to one driveway and
the driveway location shall be as approved by the
Public Works Department and shall be considerate
of adjacent lot access or conflicting turn
movements from properties across the street.
Commercial streets are considered collector 40 2
streets unless they conform to the minor
commercial street classification. Industrial
streets are considered collector streets.
Residential lots shall take access from other
streets within the subdivision.
(2) Collector Streets
Driveway spacing shall be 250 feet. Driveway
spacing shall be centerline to centerline or
centerline to right -of -way of an intersecting
collector street or street with a higher
classification. Minimum spacing from the property
line shall be 125 feet. Maximum width of driveway
is 36 feet. A lot will require 625 feet of
frontage for two drives, if the lot is adjacent to
an intersecting collector street or street of a
higher classification. A lot will require 500
feet of frontage for two drives, when a lot is
adjacent to another lot on both sides a
residential street or a minor commercial street.
For lots less than 250 feet in width a property
shared access is recommended for proposed plats
and existing plats recorded prior to January 1,
1999 are limited to one driveway and the driveway
location shall be as approved by the Public Works
Department and shall be considerate of adjacent
lot access or conflicting turn movements from
properties across the street. Commercial streets
are considered collector streets unless they
conform to the minor commercial street
classification. Industrial streets are considered
collector streets. Residential lots shall take
access from other streets within the subdivision.
(3) Other Commercial Streets:
Minor Commercial Streets, Commercial Cul -de -sac
Streets (greater than Master Street Plan Standard,
when approved by the Planning commission), and
Loop Commercial Streets (Street does not connect
two separate streets) the driveway spacing shall
be 200 feet. Driveway spacing shall be centerline
or centerline to right -of -way line of an
intersecting collector street or street with a
higher classification. Minimum spacing from the
property line shall be 100 feet. Maximum width of
driveway is 26 feet. A lot will require 500 feet
of frontage for two drives, if the lot is adjacent
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to an intersecting collector street or street of a
higher classification. A lot will require 400
feet of frontage for two drives, when a lot is
adjacent to a residential street or a minor
commercial street. For lots less than 200 feet in
width a shared access is recommended for proposed
plats and existing plats recorded prior to 4 03
January 1, 1999 are limited to one driveway and
the driveway location shall be as approved by the
Public Works Department and shall be considerate
of adjacent lot access or conflicting turn
movements from properties across the street.
Commercial streets are considered collector
streets unless they conform to the minor
commercial street classification. Industrial
streets are considered collector streets.
Residential Streets
Driveways for commercial uses approved to be
located on a residential street shall be spaced
the same as for other commercial streets.
However, for properties that are located on
existing platted residential lots of the same size
and character as adjoining residential properties
the driveway requirements are to be the same as
listed in Section 30 -43: maximum width 20 feet,
the drive shall be 5 feet from property line and
25 feet from the right -of -way of an adjacent
street.
Subsection (b). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 210.(j)
be amended to provide for modification of the language
in paragraph (j) and it to then read as follows:
(j) The Director of Public works may approve variances
from subsections 31- 210(a) through (I) for
building permit applications. The Planning
Commission may approve variance of subsections 31-
210(a) through (I) for applications before the
commission. Appeal provisions of subsections 31-
210(a) through (I) above may be filed with the
Little Rock Board of Directors after final review
and action by the Director of Public works or the
Planning Commission.
Subsection (c). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -2. be
amended for purposes of inserting a new definition to
read:
Variance means a modification of design standards that
will not reduce the requirement at issue to less than
an acceptable level as determined by the Planning
Commission after review and recommendation by the
Public Works Department. A deferral for a specified
period of time shall be considered to be a variance
when applied to construction of physical improvements,
streets, drainage, etc. 4 04
Subsection (d). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -2. be
amended for purposes of inserting a new definition to
read:
waiver means an exception to an ordinance provision
that is permanent and in the instance of physical
improvements transfers assurance or responsibility to
another person organization or the public.
Subsection (e). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 121.(e)
be amended for purposes of adding new language to the
second paragraph and to then read:
In every instance where staging is proposed, the
preliminary plat shall reflect the phases in a logical
progression so as to preclude skipping lots or leaving
streets without continuity. A subdivider shall not
omit segments of streets from a phase that would be
required to serve adjacent developing areas. All
streets shall be constructed to the plat boundary as
reflected on the approved preliminary plat. The filing
Subsection (f). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -232. be
amended to provide for the deletion of paragraph (e)
and the serial relettering of (a) through (g).
Subsection (g). That Chapter 31, Section 31 -5.(b) be
amended to provide for correction of the language in
the first sentence, to change "with" to - within ".
(b) This chapter shall be applicable to all lands
within the city and its planning jurisdiction
except lots of record prior to December 19, 1978.
Lots which were not in compliance with prior
subdivision regulations shall be deemed to be in
violation of this chapter. The planning area map
is hereby included in this chapter by reference
and is titled Map A -1.
Subsection (h). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -93. be
amended to delete the current language in its entirety
and insert new language to read as follows:
Section 31 -93. Bill of Assurance.
The draft submitted shall use the format provided
within the sample draft provided by staff. This format
will ensure that the proposed Bill of Assurance
separates those provisions required in the plat by
ordinance and those provisions desired by the 405
developer.
Subsection (i). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 120.(a)
be amended to provide for modifications of the language
and to then read as follows:
(a) Bill of assurance shall be submitted to the staff
for review and approval with the final plat. This
document shall incorporate the same provisions as
those filed with the preliminary plat, including:
offering dedications of streets and alleys, parks
and other public lands; establishing easements;
lot numbering, plat title and; setting forth
procedures by which amendments to the bill of
assurance can be made. The language within the
bill of assurance shall be divided so as to
specifically identify those provisions required by
the subdivision ordinance and those provisions
entered as covenants between the developer and
owners.
The staff of the planning commission
for filing only those provisions re(F
illustrated in the sample instrument
the time of preliminary plat review.
assurance shall contain reference to
of the final plat.
shall endorse
aired and as
provided at
The bill of
the approval
Subsection (j). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -89. be
amended to modify language in paragraph (5) and to then
read as follows:
(5) The storm drainage analysis showing drainage data
for all watercourses entering and leaving the plat
boundaries. The storm drainage analysis shall be
prepared in sufficient detail to illustrate the
proposed system's capability of accommodating
storm events as required by Section 29, Stormwater
Management and Drainage, and the Stormwater
Management and Drainage Manual.
Subsection (k). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -117. be
amended to provide for modification of language in
paragraph (a) and to then read as follows:
(a) Submission for certification of final plat
approval shall consist of the document and two (2)
transparent originals (one (1) shall be a mylar),
the number of prints as established by the
Planning Commission, the certificates specified in
Section 31 -118 executed and the original Bill of
Assurance.
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An IBM compatible diskette with the data in CAD
compatible .DXF and /or .DWG format containing the
state plane coordinates for all property boundary
corners of plat (each phase), street centerline
data as shown on the final plat. Storm drainage
as -built information including pipe inverts,
length of pipe, size of pipe, type of pipe, and
type of inlets shall be provided in a separate 406
.DXF and /or .DWG file and included on the
submitted diskette. This requirement will become
effective June 1, 2000.
The final plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn
in black ink on suitable tracing material at the
same scale and dimensions used for the approved
preliminary plat. Upon approval and execution of
the certificate of final plat approval, the
owner's representative will file the plat for
record at the circuit clerk's office and return a
certified mylar to the city within two (2) working
days, unless mutually agreed to by the owner's
agent and city representative.
Subsection (1). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -117. be
amended to provide for the insertion of a new
information standard to be (b) (18) and to read as:
(18) Storm drainage as -built information including pipe
inverts, length of pipe, size of pipe, type of
pipe, and type of inlets.
Subsection W. That Chapter 31., Section 31 -117. be
amended to provide for modification of the language in
paragraph (b) (15) and to then read as follows:
(15) Rey map where more than one sheet is required to
present the plat, and in all instances final plats
shall have a location map illustrating an area
within a radius of one -half mile of the proposed
subdivision at a scale of one (1) inch to two
thousand (2,000) feet. The drawing shall
generally locate arterial streets, highways,
section lines, railroads, schools, parks and other
significant community facilities, plus, location
within a developing plat.
Subsection (n). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -403. be
amended to provide for restructuring of the section,
addition of language and to then read as follows:
Section 31 -403. Street Liahtina
(a) Overhead street lighting facilities shall be
designed and approved in advance of filing the
final plat for the subdivision. All street
lighting shall utilize poles and fixtures approved
by the Department of Public Works. Standard
street lighting designs utilizing wood poles and
overhead wiring are designed and built at no
charge to the developer by Entergy Corporation.
Public Works will work with the developer to 40 7
coordinate the design function with Entergy.
(b) Where underground electrical service is planned
for the subdivision, the developer shall submit a
lighting plan utilizing standard lighting fixtures
approved by the Department of Public works. The
plan shall include conduit locations, wire sizes
and current photometric data for the proposed
fixtures. Upon approval of plans by the
Department of Public Works and Entergy
Corporation, the developer will contract for the
installation of the underground portion of the
street light system. in the event the developer
chooses to install a pole and fixture which is not
an approved standard utilized by Entergy
Corporation, the developer will be responsible for
the initial installation of the pole and fixture.
Further, the developer /Property owners Association
will be responsible for any replacement parts
needed to maintain the proposed street light
system.
(c) The following applies to subdivisions outside the
city's corporate boundaries:
(1) Within new developments outside the city
limits but within the extraterritorial area,
the developer must provide facilities that
will enable standard lighting design to be
installed at some future date, at no
additional cost. These facilities shall
include power service to the point of
placement of poles and fixtures. The pole
and fixture will be the responsibility of the
power company or the City of Little Rock.
The subdivision plan must include needed
easements for the future street light system.
(2) In areas designated for underground service,
plans must be approved by the Department of
Public Works and Entergy Corporation prior
to installation.
(3) If underground service is to be provided, it
will be necessary for the developer to
provide electrical service to the proposed
pole locations. The proposed design must be
approved by the Department of Public Works
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and Entergy Corporation prior to
installation.
(d) where waivers or variances of this section are
desired by a developer a request must be submitted
at the time of filing the preliminary plat. 4 08
Subsection (o). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -285. be
amended to add additional language and to then read as
follows:
Section 31 -285. Blocks
in the interest of efficient traffic circulation, and
to ensure a suitable relationship between the street
system and the proposed commercial use, blocks in
commercial and office subdivisions shall generally be
not less than six hundred (600) feet or more than one
thousand (1,000) feet in length. Culs -de -sac shall not
be permitted as termination devices for commercial
streets.
Subsection (p). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -375. be
amended to provide for additional language and to then
read as follows:
Section 31 -375. "T" turnarounds.
For minor residential streets, "T" type turnarounds may
be allowed in conjunction with uphill and downhill
slopes to minimize disturbance of the site while
providing adequate vehicular access to individual lots.
The "T" portion shall be of the same width and design
standard as the minor residential street. The length
of the "T" shall be a minimum of 80 feet and shall be
centered on the minor residential street with a minimum
curb radius of 20 feet. The right -of -way shall be that
area to provide for the construction and as required to
accommodate utilities as approved by the Department of
Public works. Driveways which take access shall be
constructed with minimum 5 foot turn -out radii. A
single turn -out (1/2 of "T ") may be provided when
approved by the Department of Public Works when the
centerline of the turn-out is located forty feet from
the dead end portion of the street. The right -of -way
of a "T" designed terminus shall not, at any point, be
closer than fifty (50) feet to an adjoining property
boundary.
Subsection (q). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -2. be
amended for purposes of redefining the word "Lot ",
deletion of the existing definition and inserting the
following:
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Lot means a parcel of land legally defined in a
recorded deed or a recorded plat, fronting on a public
dedicated right -of -way or other approved private drive.
The lot shall establish one (1) building site.
Subsection (r). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -2. be 409
amended to provide for redefining the term cul -de -sac,
deletion of the existing definition and inserting the
following:
Cul -de -sac means a local street with one outlet and
having an area for turning movement or reversal of
traffic at the terminus.
Subsection (s). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -202. be
amended for purposes of inserting within paragraph b,
new design standards and to then read as follows:
(b) A minor residential cul -de -sac street may have
intersecting cul -de -sac streets as long as the
total length of street measured along any
centerline segment constructed to minor
residential standards does not exceed Master
Street Plan length and the maximum number of lots
served by a minor residential street segment does
not exceed 35 single family lots.
Subsection (t). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -2. be
amended for purposes of redefining the term "Loop
Street ", deletion of the existing definition and
inserting the following:
Loop Street means a street with a continuous center
line which terminates on both ends at the same street.
Subsection (u). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -2. be
amended for purposes of redefining "Lot, pipestem ",
deletion of the existing definition and inserting the
following:
Lot, pipestem means a tract of land which is served for
access, legally and physically by a narrow strip of
land less than the ordinance required minimum lot
width. The body of a pipe stem lot is typically an
elongated figure or a polygon capturing a difficult
building site behind another lot. For purposes of a
variance of Subdivision Design for a pipe stem lot the
following minimum dimensions will control:
a) The minimum width of the stem at the street right -
of -way shall be 30 feet.
b) The maximum depth of a pipe stem lot, including
the stem shall be limited to 300 feet.
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c) The minimum width of the lot body shall be 60
feet.
d) The minimum lot area shall be 10,000 square feet.
Subsection (v). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -2. be
amended for purposes of correcting the definition of
"Planned Unit Development" to read "Planned Zoning
Development" and then read as: 410
Planned Zoning development means a proposal for
development as a single entity and which may include
dwelling units, commercial, office, industrial uses or
any combination thereof under the provisions of article
V of the zoning ordinance.
Subsection (w). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -2. be
amended to provide for modification of the language in
the definition "street, minor residential" and to then
read as follows:
Street, Minor residential means loop streets that shall
not exceed 1,500 feet in length and provide access to
not more than 35 single family lots. An intersecting
minor residential cul -de -sac street may occur along the
1,500 foot segment as long as the maximum measured
centerline segment of the minor residential portion
from a single access does not exceed 750 linear feet
and the total number of lots served by the loop street
including the cul -de -sac addition does not exceed 35
lots.
Subsection W. That Chapter 31., Section 31- 13.(d) be
amended for purposes of inserting a new numbered design
standard as Number 8, the insertion of a new sentence
at the end of paragraph (d) and to then read as
follows:
(d) Amendments and modifications. The holder of an
approved site plan may request modification of the
site plan or the conditions of approval by
submitting an amended site plan which shall be
filed and processed in the same manner as the
original application. However, the planning
director may approve such minor changes in the
site plan as will not cause any of the following
circumstances to occur:
(1) Any change in the allowable use of the
development.
(2) Any increase of greater than five (5) percent in
the number of dwelling units but not to exceed the
total allowable dwelling units in the respective
zoning classification.
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(3) Any modification compounding the problems of
vehicular circulation, safety, and provision of
public utilities.
(4) Any modification having an adverse measurable
impact on adjacent property. 4 11
(5) Any reduction of the approved building setback
lines.
(6) Any reduction of the off - street parking and
loading requirements below those specified in this
section.
(7) Any change in the allowable size, lighting, or
orientation of signs.
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Whenever the individual responsible for reviewing
building permits finds that any proposed construction
or occupancy will not, in their opinion, comply with
the approved site plan, he or she shall refer the
question to the planning director for review.
Subsection (y). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 13.(c) be
amended for purposes of restructuring the submittal
standards and to then read as follows:
(c) Submittal procedure. In addition to the special
requirements of this section, the planning
commission may impose on a site plan such
additional requirements as are necessary to
safeguard the public health, safety and general
welfare. A preapplication meeting with staff is
required prior to submittal of site plan review.
In those instances where a variance from district
standards is required as a part of the submittal
request, the planning commission may modify or
waive standards. A variance may be allowed only
after demonstration of a hardship unique to the
development proposal filed. Pecuniary
difficulties shall not be deemed to constitute a
hardship.
Submittal requirements. The following materials
are the minimum criteria for submittal. Failure
to disclose any of this material or provide on a
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site plan may be cause for withdrawal or deferral
of application. Minimum submittal site plan review
information shall be submitted on or accompanied
by a boundary survey, not larger than 24" X 36"
and including: 412
1. All permanent buildings and structures
proposed or existing with dimensions on the
buildings and setbacks from property lines.
2. All parking areas, whether existing or
proposed, and the radius on all drive lanes,
curves or turns.
3. All points of ingress or egress to the site
from adjacent streets or properties and
dimensions of drives. All internal existing
an proposed vehicular and pedestrian
circulation systems designed in conformance
with section 31 -210. of this code.
4. All drives and streets intersecting all
boundary streets across from the site are to
be indicated and properly dimensioned.
5. Availability of public utilities, indicating
the line size and proximity to the site.
6. All on -site fire hydrants, both existing and
proposed.
7. All on -site utility systems, both existing
and proposed and their easements.
8. All property lines with dimensions.
9. Existing right -of -way dimensions on abutting
streets and all street names clearly
delineated.
30. Areas within the development site to be
devoted to landscaping.
11. Provide the required number of handicap
parking spaces.
12. Platting status.
13. Graphic scale and north arrow.
14. ouantitative data including but not limited
to:
a. Building coverage, both principal and
accessory, in square feet.
b. Parcel size
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C. Floor area, principal and accessory,
both existing and proposed.
d. Proposed and existing parking spaces.
Subsection (z). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -87. be
amended to provide for modification of language and to
then read as follows:
Section 31 -87. Application Form 4 13
The following information is to be included as
supplemental information to the preliminary plat
package. These criteria may be submitted in an
information format as part of the cover letter and
shall be filed with the required plat materials. They
are:
1. Proposed name and type of subdivision.
2. Name and address of land owner with source of
title. (Deed record book and page or instrument
number required.)
3. Name and address of subdivider.
4. Linear feet of internal streets.
5. Average size of lots and minimum lot size.
6. Number of lots.
7. Applicable existing covenants, and the proposed
covenants on the land.
8. Proposed source of water supply.
9. Proposed means of wastewater disposal.
10. Request for variances, waivers, or deferrals.
(Completion of "Variance and Waiver Request Form"
required.)
11. Date of plat survey.
Subsection (aa). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -89. be
amended to provide for modification of the language in
the first sentence and to then read:
Section 31 -89. Preliminary plat.
A preliminary plat shall be submitted in the number of
copies as established by the Planning Commission. It
shall be clearly and legibly drawn and shall be
submitted on white paper no larger than twenty -four
(24) inches by thirty -six (36) inches shall be filed.
Extra large plats may be submitted on more than one (1)
conforming sheet. Plat scale shall be one (1) inch
equals fifty (50) feet for plats up to and including
ten (10) acres and one (1) inch equals one hundred
(100) feet for plats larger than ten (10) acres, except
where a smaller scale may be deemed appropriate by the
staff. The preliminary plat shall be identified by the
name of the subdivision, and shall include: - - - --
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Subsection (bb). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 94.(f) be
amended to expand the language in sentence one of the
paragraph to add at the end "or designee ".
Subsection (cc). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 121.(c) be
amended to provide for additional language in sentence
one of the paragraph to expand on the words "the
planning director ", by adding "or designee ", at the end
of the phrase.
Subsection (dd). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 143.(b) be
amended to provide for modification of the language and
then to read as follows:
(b) A request for lot split shall be made to the office
of Planning and Development by the land owner or
designated agent. The request shall consist of a cover
letter and the number of plat copies as established by
the Planning Commission. The initial draft of the plat
shall reflect any existing or proposed structures with
sufficient dimensions to make determinations as to
proper placement as required by ordinance. A
preliminary draft of the Bill of Assurance may be
submitted for staff review and comment.
Subsection (ee). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -144. be
amended to modify the language and to then read as
follows:
Section 31 -144 Planned unit development.
The planned zoning district process is especially
designed to combine preliminary and final plats into a
single streamlined procedure as a means of facilitating
the development approval process. The planning
director may authorize the combination of preliminary
plans for such projects in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 36, Article VII.
Subsection (ff). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 171.(4) be
amended to modify the language and to then read as
follows:
(4) Approval of planned zoning districts. Design
standards outlined in Article III of this chapter and
in Article VII of the zoning ordinance chapter 36 shall
serve as overall guidelines for project approval
through the PZD process.
Subsection (gg). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -207. be
amended to modify paragraph (b)(2) by deleting the
brackets around the word "shall" in line three and to
retain the word.
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Subsection (hh). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 232.(8) be
amended to provide for the elimination of the hyphen in
the word "pipestem" and to then be one word.
Subsection (ii). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -287. be
deleted in its entirety and that the section number be
held in reserve.
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Subsection (jj). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 431.(b) be
amended to provide for the deletion of the brackets
around the words "will be", the removal of the words
"to be" and retain the balance of the paragraph.
Subsection (kk). That Chapter 31., Section 31 -431.
Assurance for completion be amended to provide for
deletion of paragraph (b)(2) and for addition of the
following as paragraph (b)(2), and to then read as
follows:
(2) Security for completion of improvements. An
estimate by the engineer of record to complete
improvements shall be furnished for approval by the
department designated by the City Manager, the
subdivider may provide one of the following
instruments as assurance for completion of
improvements.
Subsection (11). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 431.(b)(3)
through (5) be recodified and to then be (2)a., (2)b.
and (2)c.
Subsection (mm). That Chapter 31., Section 31- 210.(h) be
amended for purposes of the addition of new language
and to then read as follows:
(h) Service easements and on site circulation. where
a commercial or office subdivision requires the
creation of an internalized circulation system to
provide access to multiple lots and building
sites, the Planning Commission may authorize the
use of a service easement in lieu of public
commercial streets. Location of private service
easements shall he indicated on the plat or site
plan and constructed to public street design
standards for materials and structure.
The following shall be used
and plan design and may be
planning commission as part
The planning commission may
from these requirements upo
justification.
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for purposes of plat
required by the
of the final design.
y consider variances
n submittal of
1. Service easements are to be used for purposes
of tying public streets to internal
maneuvering, parking and circulation.
2. Service easements should serve fewer than 500
parking spaces per 500 linear feet of pavement
or be constructed as a commercial street with
curb cut access per Section 31 -210.
3. Service easement pavement shall provide a 416
driving surface that accommodates two free
flowing lanes of auto traffic and permit the
passage of buses, delivery trucks or other
long wheelbase vehicles. A minimum width of
26 feet.
4. Four way intersections shall be prohibited on
a center line spacing of 400 feet or less.
5. Service easements shall at all times function
as focus devices to direct vehicles to parking
or loading areas or away from these areas to a
point of exit.
6. Service easements shall not connect in direct
line two public streets, so as to provide
short cuts or alternate street flows.
7. Parking spaces shall not be permitted to back
into a service easement. However, parallel
parking may be used if the pavement is widened
to provide adequate drive lanes.
8. Service easements shall be used to provide a
direct link from building to sidewalks on
adjoining street frontages.
9. Sidewalks, curbs and landscaping shall be
integrated into the service easement design to
control all movements while providing for
safety.
10. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of
service easements and they shall be separated
vertically to curb height and horizontal
separation a minimum of 4 feet from the back
of curb.
11. Turnout radii shall be 30 foot minimum radius
for areas subject to truck traffic.
12. Interior drives lying parallel to and less
than seventy -five (75) feet from a public
street curb line shall not cross an access
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driveway, so as to create a four -way
intersection.
13. Driveways entering a development site should
be separated from parking areas utilizing curb
and gutter along the length of the drive or by
landscaped, curb and guttered islands.
14. Multiple driveways shall not converge on a
single driveway or access point.
15. Internal drives shall be designed utilizing
standard engineering practices.
16. A signage and striping plan shall be prepared
and submitted to the department designated by
the City Manager for review and approval.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall become effective
thirty days from and after its passage.
PASSED: June 1, 1999
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
May'5rL Jim DAIIey
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