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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2795ORDINANCE NO. 2 7 9 5 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the width and depth requirements for subdivision lots and amending Ordinance No. 1631 and Section 16.08.050 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Ordinance No. 1631 as most recently amended by Ordinance No. 2743 and Section 16.08.050 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are each amended to read as follows: 16.08.050 - Standards and Policies. A. GENERAL STANDARDS. If a proposed street and /or lot pattern for any district in Port Angeles has been made by the Council or the Commission the street layout of any new plat submitted shall be in general conformance to said pattern or plan. Otherwise proposed streets in new subdivisions shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan as adopted. No territory proposed to be subdivided shall be a part of, nor encroach upon, any area designated in the Comprehensive Plan for future public facilities. No plan for the platting, replatting, subdivision, or dedication of any area shall be recommended for approval by the Commission unless streets shown therein are connected by surfaced road to an existing improved public right -of -way adequate to serve the existing and new lots. Where the Comprehensive Plan or the City's official street plan indicates the necessity of a new right -of -way of a required width or portion thereof for street purposes, whether within a new plat or new subdivision, or along the boundaries of a new plat, new subdivision or new lot, such required right -of -way or portion thereof shall be dedicated to the City of Port Angeles by the filing of a plat. The area of a cemetery in one unit shall be not more than eighty (80) acres, which may or can be surrounded by streets and highways. If the area of a cemetery is intersected or cut by dedicated or unplatted streets the areas on opposite sides of said streets shall form and be considered separate units. The Planning Commission may require plats to provide areas for parks, playgrounds or open public spaces. Each proposed subdivision and the ultimate use of the land therein shall be in the interests of public health, safety and welfare, and subdividers shall be prepared to present evidence to this effect when requested by the Commission. 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. No Final plat of land within the force and effect of existing Zoning Regulations shall be approved unless it is conforming with such Regulations. Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimen -sions noted herein and those contained in Zoning Regulations, Building Codes or other official Regulations, the highest standard shall apply. B. GENERAL PRINCIPLES, POLICIES. The Commission shall ensure that appropriate provision is made for: (1) the harmonious development of neighborhoods by requiring coordination of streets within subdivisions with existing or planned streets, or with other features of the Comprehensive Plan; (2) adequate open spaces for recreation, schools, light and air; (3) distribution of population and traffic which will create conditions favorable to public health, safety and convenience. The Commission shall inquire into the public use, interest or need proposed to be served by the establishment of a subdivision. If the results of such an inquiry indicate that a subdivision will not serve the public use, interest or need, the Commission may deny approval of such subdivision. Land which the Commission has found to be unsuitable for subdivision due to flooding, bad drainage, steep slopes, rock formations or other feature likely to be harmful to the safety, welfare and general health of the future residents, - and the Commission considers inappropriate for subdivision, - shall not be subdivided unless adequate methods which are consistent with the City's Wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinances are formulated by the developer and approved by the City Engineer. C. STREETS AND ROADS. 1. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all roads shall conform with the Comprehensive Plan and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned roads, to topographic conditions, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such roads. 2. Where such is not shown on the Comprehensive Plan, the arrangement of streets in a subdivision shall either provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing major streets in the surrounding area; or shall conform to a plan for the neighborhood, approved by the Commission, to meet a particular situation where topographic or other conditions make continuance or conformance to existing roads impracticable. This shall also apply to cluster subdivisions. 3. If a preliminary or suggested plan for an area has been made by the Commission, the street layout of a proposed subdivision in such an area shall be in general conformance to the plan. 4. When a portion of a subdivider's tract is to be subdivided, a street plan for the entire tract shall be submitted to indicate how the street pattern of the plat submitted will coordinate with the entire tract when fully platted. 5. Where a tract is subdivided into lots or tracts of an acre or more in area, the Commission may require an arrangement of lots and streets such as to permit a later re- subdivision in conformity with the street and lot requirements specified in these Regulations. 6. Wherever practical, dead -end streets shall be avoided. However, roads designed with a turn - around at one end (cul -de -sac) may be used when conditions arrant their use. 7. Wherever practical, minor streets shall be laid out to discourage through traffic within residential neighborhoods. 8. Where a proposed subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed major road, or is adjacent to an existing or planned business, commercial or industrial district, the Commission may require treatment as may be necessary (1) for the adequate protection of residential properties; and (2) to afford separation of through and local traffic. 9. Where a subdivision borders or contains a railroad or limited access highway right -of -way, the Commission may require a road approximately parallel to and on each side of such right -of -way at a distance suitable for appropriate use of the intervening land. Such distances shall also be determined with due regard for the requirements of approach grades and future grade separations. 10. Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles. Acute angle intersection shall be avoided. 11. There shall be no reserve strips controlling access to roads, except where the control of such strips is definitely placed in the City under conditions approved by the Commission. -2 D. BLOCKS. 1. The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of land use contemplated, the zoning requirements as to lot area and dimensions, limitations and opportunities of the topography, and needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 2. The width of blocks shall be sufficient for two (2) tiers of lots, unless existing conditions are such, in the judgment of the Commission, to render such requirements undesirable or impractical. 3. Where frontage is on a major road, the long dimension of the block should be oriented with the direction of traffic flow. 4. Pedestrian crosswalk -ways shall be required where deemed essential to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities. E. 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, for the type of development and land use contemplated, and shall conform with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Excessive depth in relation to width shall be avoided. No lot shall have a depth greater than twice its width. 3. Corner lots for residential use shall have extra width to permit appropriate building setback from and orientation to both streets. 4. To ensure public health, convenience and safety, the subdividing of land shall provide, by means of a public street, each lot with satisfactory access to an existing public street. 5. Double frontage and reverse frontage lots shall be avoided, except where essential to provide separation of residential development from traffic arteries or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation. A planting screen easement across which there shall be no right of access shall be provided along the line of lots abutting such a traffic artery or disadvantageous use. 6. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines. 7. No lot or lots for residential purposes shall be divided or sold into additional lots or building sites. F. PUBLIC SPACES. 1. Where a proposed park, playground, school or other public use shown in the Comprehensive Plan is located in whole or in part in a subdivision, the Commission may require the dedication or reservation of such area within the subdivision in those cases in which the Commission deems such requirement to be reasonable. 2. Where deemed essential by the Commission, upon consideration of the particular type of development proposed in the subdivision, and especially in large -scale neighborhood unit developments not anticipated in the Comprehensive Plan, the Commission may require the dedication or reserva -tion of such areas or sites of a character, extent and location suitable to the needs created by such development for schools, parks and other neighborhood purposes. 3. Due regard shall be shown for the preservation of outstanding natural and cultural features such as scenic spots, water courses and historic sites. G. EASEMENTS. 1. Easements across lots or centered on rear or side lot lines shall be provided for utilities. 2. Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right -of -way conforming substantially with the lines of such water course, and such further width or -3 r construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpose. Parallel roads or parkways may be required in connection therewith. H. STREET LIGHTING. Street lighting installations shall be located in reference to the dimensions of full frown trees and in accordance with the determinations and standards of the City Engineer. I. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Variations from and exceptions to the following standards may be made by the Commission, where topographic or other existing conditions make adherence to these Regulations impractical. J. ROADS AND EASEMENTS. 1. Arterial Streets a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than seventy (70) feet to eighty (80) feet. b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than forty -four (44) feet, not including curb or parking land. c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than five (5) percent. d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than three hundred (300) feet. e. A tangent of at least two hundred (200) feet in length shall be provided between reverse curves. 2. Collector Street a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than seventy (70) feet to eighty (80) feet. b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than forty (40) feet, not including curb or parking lane. c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than seven (7) percent. d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than two hundred (200) feet. e. A tangent of at least one hundred fifty (150) feet in length shall be provided between reverse curves. 3. Minor Street a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than sixty (60) feet. b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than thirty -four (34) feet, not including curb or parking lane. c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than ten (10) percent. d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet. e. A tangent of at least one hundred (100) feet in length shall be provided between reverse curves. 4. Local Service Street a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than sixty (60) feet b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than thirty -four (34) feet, not including curb or parking lane. c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than ten (10) percent. d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet. e. A tangent of at least one hundred (100) feet in length shall be provided between reverse curves. 5. Alleys (when provided) a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than twenty (20) feet. b. The maximum grade shall be not greater than ten (10) percent. -4 6. Pedestrian Crosswalk -ways, when required, shall have a width of not less than ten (10) feet. 7. Easement for Utilities shall have a width of not less than twenty (20) feet, and when centered on lot lines shall have a width of not less than ten (10) feet on each side of the lot line. K. CUL -DE -SACS. 1. Maximum length shall be approximately five hundred (500) feet. 2. Minimum diameter of the circular turn - around at the closed end shall be not less than fifty (50) feet. 3. Minimum diameter of the property line at the closed end shall be not less than eighty (80) feet. L. INTERSECTIONS. 1 Street jogs shall be avoided when the centerline off -set is less than two hundred (200) feet. 2 No street shall intersect with another street at an angle less than sixty (60) degrees. 3. Unless the City Engineer deems a greater radius necessary, curbs at street intersections shall be rounded with a minimum radius of ten (10) feet. M. SIDEWALKS. 1. Sidewalks serving proposed commercial shopping and retail land uses shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width. 2. Sidewalks serving proposed apartment buildings, cluster housing or apartment courts shall not be less than eight (8) feet in width, and shall be located not less than one (1) foot from the property line and within the right -of -way. 3. Sidewalks serving areas proposed for single- family homes shall be not less than five (5) feet wide, and shall be located not less than one (1) foot from the property line and within the right -of -way. N. BLOCKS. 1. Maximum length of all blocks shall be approximately twelve hundred (1200) feet. 2. Minimum length of all blocks shall be approximately five hundred (500) feet. 3. Crosswalk -ways shall be required near the middle of all blocks longer than approximately eight hundred (800) feet. 4. Minimum width of all blocks (plus width of alley, if any), shall be two hundred (200) feet. O. LOTS. 1. The minimum width, depth, area and setback dimensions of all lots in proposed subdivisions shall conform with City Zoning Regulations. If any dimension in a plat is more restrictive than the said Regulations, then the most restrictive dimension shall apply. 2. Irregular shaped lots may have less width or depth than is required by P. BUILDING LINE SETBACK. 1. The building line setback from the property lines of all lots shall be indicated by a dashed line on all plats. 2. Required setbacks are a minimum, not a uniform standard. Varied setbacks along a street help avoid a monotonous barracks appearance. Q. STANDARD PIPE SIZE. Water, sanitary and storm sewer pine of eight inches (8 ") shall be classified as standard for all future subdivisions, except in cases when as determined by the City Engineer a larger size pipe is required to adequately serve that particular subdivision. -5 Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after the date of publication by summary. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the Is t day of Fe b r sa r y ATTEST: Becky J. on, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: i Craig D. utson, City Attorney PUBLISHED: February 6, 1994 (By Summary) 1 -1.ord , 1994. 1 Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on February 1, 1994 Ordinance No. 2793 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles exempts from short subdivision requirements the division of parcels of land traversed by public ways, such as streets, roads, highways, and alleys, and amends Ordinance No. 2222 and Chapter 16.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2794 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles provides for review of the Planning Director's zoning code interpretations and amends Ordinance No. 1796 and Section 2.52.070 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2795 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles revises the width and depth requirements for subdivision lots and amends Ordinance No. 1631 and Section 16.08.050 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2796 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles makes numerous minor wording and clarification amendments to the Zoning Code, Ordinance No. 1709, as amended, and Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2797 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles bifurcates the commercial residential and community shopping district zoning regulations, and amends Ordinance No. 1709, as amended, and amends Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These Ordinances shall take effect five days after the date of publication of these summaries. Publish: February 6, 1994 Becky J. Upton City Clerk