All local streets providing access to residential developments shall be constructed to conform to the street design standards as maintained by the Director of Public Works. An exception to the street width and right-of-way requirement may be approved provided such streets are constructed in accordance with the requirements contained in this chapter. The street design standards establish minimum dimensions and design requirements for Typical Residential Streets and Narrow Residential Streets as defined below.
A. 
Typical Residential Street. The cross-section for a typical two-way residential street right-of-way includes a paved area to accommodate two travel lanes flanked by parallel on-street parking, mountable concrete curbs to provide for drainage, and adjoining paved shoulders to provide for pedestrian paths and street trees. The following dimensions and conditions apply to a street of this type:
1. 
The public right-of-way shall not exceed 52 feet in width;
2. 
The width of paved area shall not exceed 36 feet, and consist of two 10-foot lanes flanked by two eight-foot parking lanes;
3. 
The width of each shoulder shall not exceed eight feet;
4. 
Trees shall be planted at a spacing of no less than one tree every 30 feet; and
5. 
Mountable concrete curbs to provide for drainage shall be provided at the edges of the paved section.
B. 
Narrow Residential Street. The cross-section for a narrow two-way residential street includes a paved area to accommodate two travel lanes, mountable concrete curbs to provide for drainage, and adjoining paved shoulders to provide for parking, pedestrians, and street trees. The following dimensions and conditions apply to this street type:
1. 
The public right-of-way shall not exceed 40 feet in width;
2. 
The width of paved area shall not exceed 24 feet, and consist of two 12-foot lanes;
3. 
The width of each shoulder shall not exceed eight feet;
4. 
Trees shall be planted at a spacing of no less than one tree every 30 feet; and
5. 
Mountable concrete curbs to provide for drainage shall be provided at the edges of the paved section.
(Ord. 21-501)