Chapter 12.10 COMPLETE STREETS

Sections:

12.10.010    Purpose.

12.10.020    Exemptions.

12.10.010 Purpose.

Bicycle and pedestrian facilities should be included in the planning, engineering, design and construction of transportation facilities, including transportation plans and programs. (Ord. 2514 § 1, 2008).

12.10.020 Exemptions.

Notwithstanding the provisions of IMC 12.10.010, bicycle and pedestrian facility exemptions from the requirements of this chapter may be granted by the Public Works Engineering Director; provided, that:

A. Their construction is not practically feasible or cost effective because of:

1. Significant adverse environmental impacts to streams, wetlands, steep slopes, or other critical areas; or

2. Significant adverse impacts on neighboring land uses, including impacts from right-of-way acquisition; or

B. Their establishment would be contrary to public safety; or

C. There is no identified need in accordance with the Transportation Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan; or

D. The decision is consistent with the “Issaquah Standards and Specifications for Streets and Related Work” or future adopted street standards. (Ord. 2514 § 1, 2008).