Chapter 18.16
STANDARDS AND POLICIES
Sections:
18.16.010 Conformance to comprehensive plan.
18.16.020 Public facility area exclusive.
18.16.030 Dedication of new right-of-way.
18.16.050 Public areas may be required on plats.
18.16.060 Conformance to zoning regulations.
18.16.070 Subdivision of inadequate land.
18.16.010 Conformance to comprehensive plan.
If a proposed street and/or lot pattern for any district in the city has been made by the city council, the street layout of any new plan submitted shall be in general conformance to said pattern or plan. Otherwise, proposed streets in new subdivisions and short subdivisions shall conform to the comprehensive plan as adopted, or to the existing pattern of roads in the city. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.020 Public facility area exclusive.
Land proposed to be subdivided shall not be a part of, nor encroach upon, any area designated in the comprehensive plan for future public facilities. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.030 Dedication of new right-of-way.
Where the comprehensive plan or the city’s official road plan indicates the necessity of new right-of-way of a required width or a portion thereof for street purposes, whether within a new subdivision or short subdivision, such required right-of-way or portion thereof shall be dedicated to the city by the filing of a plat. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.040 Cemetery area.
The area of a proposed cemetery in one unit shall be not more than 20 acres, which may or can be surrounded by streets and highways. If the area of a cemetery is intersected or cut by dedicated or platted streets, the areas on opposite sides of said streets shall form and be considered separate units. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.050 Public areas may be required on plats.
Restrictive covenants not contrary to existing regulations regarding the use of land, governing and binding all future owners of lots or tracts, may be shown on any plat. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.060 Conformance to zoning regulations.
(1) No final plat shall be approved unless it is in conformance with zoning regulations adopted by the city at the time of plat application.
(2) Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards of dimensions noted in this title and those contained in zoning regulations, building codes or other official regulations, the highest standard shall apply. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.070 Subdivision of inadequate land.
Land which the review authority has found to be unsuitable for subdivision or short subdivision due to critical areas or other features likely to impact the safety, welfare and the general health of future residents, and which is inappropriate for subdivision or short subdivision, shall not be subdivided unless adequate corrective steps are formulated by the developer and approved by the review authority and the city engineer. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.080 Roads.
(1) All roads shall conform with the comprehensive plan and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned roads, to topographic conditions and to public convenience and safety.
(2) Cul-de-sacs are only allowed where adjoining land is restrictive (steep slopes, wetlands, etc.), or where connection to the existing grid system is otherwise illogical in accordance with determination from the city engineer.
(3) Alleys. Where the city deems it necessary due to smaller lots, narrower streets, limited access and restricted on-street parking, alleyways may be required within a subdivision or short subdivision in order to direct driveways and driveway ingress/egress away from residential street frontage. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.090 Lots.
(1) The lot area, width, depth, shape and orientation, and the minimum building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision or short subdivision, for the type of development and use contemplated, and shall conform with the requirements of BMC Title 19.
(2) The subdividing of land shall provide a public road serving each lot with satisfactory access. The exception shall be a private street to provide access to lots within a short subdivision.
(3) Double frontage and reverse 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. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.100 Public spaces.
(1) Where a proposed public use shown in the adopted comprehensive plan is located in whole or in part in a subdivision or short subdivision, the city may require the dedication or reservation and construction in compliance with the adopted plan.
(2) Due regard shall be shown for the preservation of outstanding natural and cultural features such as scenic spots, watercourses, historic sites and other features as deemed appropriate by the city. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).
18.16.110 Street lighting.
Street lights of appropriate design, as determined by adopted city standards, shall be located on opposite sides of each street intersection and all new dedicated streets. New subdivisions or short subdivisions adjacent to existing streets without streetlights shall have streetlights installed in accordance with adopted city standards. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).