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Editor’s note–See corresponding note located in Appendix A of this code.
Collector.
Collector streets are those which transfer traffic from residential streets to thoroughfare streets (C-1 on master thoroughfare plan), generally located along half section lines.
Expressway or freeway (E-1 or E-2 on master thoroughfare plan).
A divided expressway freeway for through traffic with full control of access and with grade separations at major intersections. Expressways and freeways shall have a minimum right-of-way width of two hundred ten (210) feet.
Industrial.
Industrial streets are those which provide for safe and efficient travel of heavy traffic from industrial areas to the major traffic system of thoroughfares and highways, including the principal entrance streets of and streets for circulation in the industrial areas. (I on master thoroughfare plan.)
Master thoroughfare plan.
A general plan for the roads, streets, and public highways within the city and the ETJ. The plan shall designate the type and width of major streets.
Street.
The term “street” shall refer to a dedicated public way for vehicular traffic, however designated.
Street access.
Each platted tract or lot within the City of Lubbock shall front onto a public street, and shall have rear access to an alley, unless provided for otherwise under provisions of existing city code or by action of the city council.
Thoroughfare streets or highways (T-1 or T-2 on master thoroughfare plan).
Thoroughfare streets are the major streets of the city traffic system, generally located along section lines. The thoroughfare is used primarily for fast and/or heavy traffic moving in large volumes at moderate speed on long intercity or intracity trips.
(Ordinance 1692, sec. 2, adopted 3/24/1955; Ordinance 2062, secs. 1, 2, adopted 11/20/1956; 1959 Code, sec. 28-70; 1983 Code, sec. 24-131; Ordinance 8568, sec. 37, adopted 3/8/1984; Ordinance 2000-O0035, sec. 2, adopted 8/24/2000)
The purpose of this article is to establish a general plan for the city and its streets, alleys and public utility facilities, including those which have been or may be laid out, and to establish a general plan for the extension of the city and of its roads, streets and public highways within the city and within five (5) miles of the corporate limits thereof, due regard being had for access to and extension of sewer and water mains and the instrumentalities of public utilities. Such master thoroughfare plan is in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the general public, and has been designed to lessen congestion in the streets and provide safety from fire, panic and other dangers, and provide adequate light and air and prevent the overcrowding of land and to avoid undue concentration of population, and to facilitate adequate provisions for transportation, water, sewage and other public requirements and thereby promote the general good and welfare of the public. The master thoroughfare plan is proposed for amendment to the city council by the planning commission as conditions change within the city.
(Ordinance 1692, sec. 1, adopted 3/24/1955; 1959 Code, sec. 28-71; 1983 Code, sec. 24-132; Ordinance 8568, sec. 38, adopted 3/8/1984)
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Editor’s note–See corresponding note located in Appendix A of this code.
The master thoroughfare plan map of the city is hereby established and adopted and made a part of this article as if the same were set forth herein in detail. An original of each update shall bear the signature of the mayor and attestation of the city secretary who shall maintain that original in an ordinance file.
(Ordinance 1692, sec. 3, adopted 3/24/1955; 1959 Code, sec. 28-72; 1983 Code, sec. 24-133; Ordinance 2000-O0035, sec. 3, adopted 8/24/2000)
A true and correct copy of the master thoroughfare plan shall be maintained in the planning department.
(Ordinance 1692, sec. 3, adopted 3/24/1955; 1959 Code, sec. 28-73; 1983 Code, sec. 24-134; Ordinance 2000-O0035, sec. 4, adopted 8/24/2000)
When definite distances and feet are not shown on the master thoroughfare plan map, such streets are intended to be along all street, alley or platted lot lines or extensions of the same.
(Ordinance 1692, sec. 3, adopted 3/24/1955; 1959 Code, sec. 28-76; 1983 Code, sec. 24-137)
The city council may, by ordinance, amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal any of the provisions of this article or the master thoroughfare plan map. Any proposed ordinance change to the master thoroughfare plan map shall be made subject to a public hearing and a recommendation from the planning and zoning commission.
(Ordinance 1692, sec. 5, adopted 3/24/1955; 1959 Code, sec. 28-77; 1983 Code, sec. 24-138; Ordinance 2000-O0035, sec. 7, adopted 8/24/2000)