Chapter 16.10
DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections:
16.10.010 General standards.
16.10.020 Streets.
16.10.030 Lots.
16.10.040 Blocks.
16.10.050 Easements.
16.10.060 Other standards.
16.10.010 General standards.
(1) These standards shall apply to all lots created through a subdivision or short subdivision.
(2) The design and development of subdivisions shall conform with the Stanwood Comprehensive Plan, this code, and other applicable city standards.
(3) The design and development of subdivisions shall, insofar as possible, preserve or enhance the natural terrain, natural drainage, trees, and other natural vegetation of the site. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).
16.10.020 Streets.
Refer to city of Stanwood development guidelines and public works construction standards. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).
16.10.030 Lots.
(1) Lot size, width, shape and orientation shall be appropriate for the location and contemplated use of the subdivision. Each lot shall contain a satisfactory building site and shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan and this code.
(2) Each lot shall be provided with satisfactory access by means of a public street connecting to an existing public right-of-way or by some other legally sufficient right-of-access that is permanent and conforms to the city of Stanwood public works standards.
(3) Lot widths, depths and areas shall conform with the zoning requirements applicable to the area within which the property is located. The square footage of land contained in access panhandles shall not be included in the lot size computation.
(4) Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines.
(5) Double frontage lots shall be avoided, except where essential to provide separation of residential development from traffic arterials, or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation. For such lots, there shall be a reserve strip designated alongside the lot lines abutting such a traffic arterial to which there shall be no right-of-access.
(6) Rights-of-way for pedestrian walks, not less than 10 feet wide, shall be required where deemed essential to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities.
(7) All setbacks shall be as required for the zone that the subdivision is located in as shown in the table of dimensional and density requirements in Chapters 17.30 through 17.50 SMC. Minimum side yard setbacks for corner lots shall be 15 feet.
(8) All lots in a subdivision or short subdivision must have a minimum street frontage of 35 feet in width and all lots together shall average at least 85 feet in width. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).
16.10.040 Blocks.
Refer to city of Stanwood development guidelines and public works construction standards. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).
16.10.050 Easements.
Refer to city of Stanwood development guidelines and public works construction standards. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).
16.10.060 Other standards.
Street light, street sign, sidewalk, curb and gutter, water line, sewer line and storm drainage shall be developed as required in accordance with other provisions of this code and the city of Stanwood development guidelines and public works construction standards. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).