Roadside features shall be designed and placed in accordance with the requirements below and the University Place Standard Notes and Details.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008)
A.
Survey monuments installed in major arterials, secondary arterials, bus routes and truck routes shall be precast concrete monuments with cast iron monument cases and covers installed per the University Place Standard Notes and Details.
B.
Survey monuments installed in collector arterials, neighborhood collector arterials, local feeder streets and local minor streets shall be poured-in-place concrete surface monuments per the University Place Standard Notes and Details.
D.
The monument case shall be installed after the final course of surfacing has been placed.
E.
All existing survey control monuments which will be disturbed or destroyed during construction shall be referenced prior to construction and replaced after construction by a professional land surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Washington. The monuments shall be replaced with the proper type as outlined in subsection (A) or (B) of this section at the expense of the applicant.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008)
A.
Bus stops, pullouts, shelters and other associated amenities are required improvements for new developments where determined necessary by Pierce Transit, the appropriate school district, or the Director and shall be constructed in accordance with the University Place Standard Notes and Details, the Design Standards and Guidelines for Streetscape Elements adopted by reference, or the specific requirements of these agencies.
B.
Pierce Transit shelters shall be maintained by Pierce Transit. School bus stop shelters shall be maintained by the subdivision’s homeowners’ association or apartment owner, whichever is appropriate.
C.
Concrete walkways shall be constructed linking subdivisions and developments to streets with bus stops. Developments enclosed by walls or fences shall provide openings or gates for walkways to provide direct access between developments and bus facilities.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008; Ord. 565 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
A.
Mailboxes shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.
B.
During construction, existing mailboxes shall be accessible for the delivery of mail or, if necessary, moved to a temporary location. Temporary relocation shall be coordinated with the U.S. Postal Service. The mailboxes shall be reinstalled at the original location or, if construction has made it impossible, to a location as outlined below and approved by the U.S. Postal Service.
C.
Mailboxes shall be positioned to provide a minimum clearance of 18 inches between the back of curb and front edge of the mailbox and a clearance equal to the width of the sidewalk between the back edge of the mailbox and the back of the walk. See the University Place Standard Notes and Details.
D.
Clustered mailboxes may be required for developments. Contact the U.S. Postal Service for details.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008)
For purposes of design and location, all guardrails along roadways shall conform to the criteria of the current edition of the Washington State Department of Transportation Design Manual and the Standard Specifications.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008)
Any wall constructed in a right-of-way over 30 inches high in a fill section, or subject to a surcharge must be designed by a geotechnical engineer. An engineered design may also be required if site specific conditions exist that would compromise the integrity of the wall. The geotechnical engineer shall continuously inspect the installation of the wall as it progresses and shall submit to the Director inspection reports, including compaction test results and photographs taken during the construction, documenting the techniques used and the degree of conformance to the geotechnical engineer’s design.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008)
A.
Applicants required to construct medians or planter strips within the City right-of-way shall install landscaping and irrigation systems in accordance with this section and the Design Standards and Guidelines for Streetscape Elements adopted by reference.
B.
Purpose.
1.
To enhance the safety and comfort of pedestrians and motorists by providing a physical barrier and horizontal separation between vehicular traffic streams and between vehicular traffic and pedestrians and by reducing vehicular speeds.
2.
To enhance the appearance of City streetscapes, provide shade and cooling effects, provide a sense of enclosure, definition and scale to the street, and provide protection from the wind and a reduction of airborne dust and pollutants.
C.
General Landscaping Requirements.
1.
All plant material shall meet or exceed ANSI Z60.1-2004, American Standards for Nursery Stock.
2.
All ground areas not planted with trees shall be planted with shrubs and groundcover in the medians and with groundcover in the planter strips.
3.
Shrubs may be comprised of a mixture of sizes but shall be not less than a two-gallon container size at time of planting. Shrubs shall be planted at a minimum density of five shrubs per 100 square feet.
4.
Groundcover shall be planted to achieve a minimum planting area coverage of 80 percent within three years of installation and shall achieve 100 percent coverage within five years of installation.
5.
Fully composted organic material (compost) shall be installed around all trees, shrubs, and groundcover to a depth of three inches. The City may require installation of bark mulch as a top dressing over the compost.
D.
Street Tree Requirements. Street trees are required on both sides of all newly created, widened, or substantially improved public and private streets to provide shade and to calm traffic, subject to the considerations provided in the Design Standards and Guidelines for Streetscape Elements and the following requirements:
1.
Trees shall have a minimum caliper of two inches within a development at time of planting unless the City determines that a particular species or cultivar, which is available only in a smaller size, is the preferred selection for a specific location;
2.
Spacing of street trees, on average, shall be 30 feet on center. Wider spacing may be approved for trees having exceptionally broad canopies and narrower spacing may be required for trees having narrow canopy forms;
3.
Street trees shall be high-branching with a canopy that starts at least six to eight feet above finished grade, depending on species or cultivar, and have roots that will not break up sidewalks or roadbeds or invade utility lines. For areas without overhead power lines, tree types shall be planted that will achieve a minimum height of 35 feet at maturity;
4.
Street trees shall be placed so as not to block sight distance or create a safety concern. Generally, trees should be planted at least 10 feet from utility or light poles or fire hydrants, 20 feet from street intersections, and 10 feet from driveways and alleys. The City may authorize irregular spacing to accommodate sight distance requirements for driveways or intersections or to avoid public infrastructure such as street lighting, utility poles or fire hydrants;
5.
The use of a variety of street trees within a development is encouraged to increase visual interest and minimize exposure to diseases that could target specific species and cause widespread damage if these species are heavily planted within an area;
6.
For access lanes, street trees may be planted on the abutting private lot if the City determines that insufficient space exists within the public right-of-way to accommodate the trees;
7.
Trees shall be centered in the planter strip or median; and
8.
Root barriers shall be provided for all trees located within five feet of sidewalks, curbs or pavement and shall be a minimum of 24 inches in depth and 14 feet in length, installed per the manufacturer’s recommendations. The City may approve the use of engineered soil to accommodate tree roots in restricted planting areas.
E.
Median Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping shall be subject to the following guidelines:
1.
Where medians are narrowed near intersections, landscaping should be graduated and include the use of small accent trees and ground cover;
2.
The use of groundcover or xeriscape concepts at intersections is favored over the extensive use of hardscape;
3.
Hardscape should only be used in medians where planting is not feasible due to site-specific constraints such as narrow median width or preservation of a significant view corridor.
F.
Planting Strip Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping shall be designed subject to the following guidelines:
1.
Landscaping shall take into account visibility at intersections and a safe passage for pedestrian movement;
2.
To provide a landscape separation between street and sidewalk, planting strips should be installed between the back of the curb and the sidewalk;
3.
Planting strips shall be designed to the extent practicable to be wide enough to accommodate medium to large street trees that have a high, broad-branching canopy; a continuous streetscape planting strip, exclusive of easements, shall be located in areas adjacent to an existing or proposed public road. The City shall decide on the width of the planting strip in order to balance median and sidewalk widths;
4.
The planting strip shall be located generally parallel to the existing or proposed road and shall not be located in areas identified for road widening, road projects, drainage areas, or other public improvement projects. Minor encroachments in the planting strip by drainage easements may be approved by the City;
5.
Street trees shall be required to be planted within the planting strip with an even, linear spacing. If minor shifts to the linear spacing are required due to the location of existing infrastructure, development or required sight distance, these shifts may be approved by the City;
6.
The use of groundcover or xeriscaping concepts adjacent to intersections is favored over the extensive use of hardscape; and
7.
Hardscape should only be used in areas where planting is not feasible due to site-specific constraints such as a narrow median width or preservation of a significant view corridor.
G.
Approved Right-of-Way Landscaping Species.
1.
Street trees shall be approved by the City in accordance with the Approved Street Tree Palette in Table 3-1 of the Design Standards and Guidelines for Streetscape Elements. The City may approve trees not on the Approved Street Tree Palette if a registered landscape architect or certified arborist demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City that the proposed tree species or cultivar will not cause damage to infrastructure or create nuisance conditions.
2.
Shrubs.
a.
Photinia – Photinia fraseri;
b.
Viburnum – Viburnum spp.;
c.
Japanese Privet – Ligustrum japonicum;
d.
Smooth Sumac – Rhus glabra;
e.
Dogwood – Cornus spp.;
f.
English Laurel – Prunus laurocerasus;
g.
Rock Rose – Cistus spp.;
h.
Mock Orange – Philadelphus lewisii;
i.
Evergreen Huckleberry – Vaccinium ovatum;
j.
Heather – Calluna spp.;
k.
Heath – Erica spp.;
l.
Pieris – Pieris japonica.
H.
Exceptions to the planting theme may be made by the Director. Exceptions include but are not limited to screening industrial areas, planting around historical sites, planting native or drought-resistant species, maintaining natural vegetation that better serves as street landscaping or beautification.
I.
An irrigation plan is required to ensure that the planting will be watered at a level sufficient to ensure plant survival and healthy growth. All landscaped areas must provide a permanent underground irrigation system with an automatic controller plus an overriding rain switch. Battery-powered systems are not allowed. Irrigation systems shall be designed by a certified irrigation designer. The irrigation plan shall be submitted for approval as part of the landscaping plan. All pipe used in irrigation systems shall be schedule 40 PVC.
J.
The applicant is required to pay all water system fees and charges associated with installation of an irrigation system.
K.
Landscape plans shall be prepared by a Washington State registered landscape architect, a Washington State certified nurseryperson, or a Washington State certified landscaper. The landscape plans must be approved prior to permit issuance. Right-of-way landscaping may be incorporated into the landscaping plans for the entire development. Landscaping plans shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 19.65 UPMC and the Design Standards and Guidelines for Streetscape Elements adopted by reference.
L.
Landscaping and irrigation installed as a condition of development shall be maintained and all utility fees and charges paid in perpetuity by the development property owner(s). A maintenance covenant shall be recorded prior to permit issuance. Any installed plant material located within required landscape areas that dies shall be replaced during the spring or fall growing season following plant loss but not later than 180 days from time of loss.
M.
Following the installation of the landscaping and irrigation system, the person or persons who prepared the planting and irrigation plans shall submit, within 30 days, a signed affidavit that the landscaping and irrigation system has been installed per the approved plans and shall submit a signed set of as-built plans. The City will conduct an inspection prior to final approval of the landscaping.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008; Ord. 565 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010)
A.
Signs, street banners, or decorations may be permitted in City right-of-way only to promote bona fide community events. A bona fide community event is a carnival, circus exhibition, fair, farmers' market, festival, fiesta, parade, holiday celebration, or other community or regional celebration or event that may be of interest to the entire City or a substantial portion thereof.
B.
Any temporary right-of-way sign permit shall be subject to the following conditions:
1.
Signs, street banners, or decorations shall not promote or advertise the sale of any product, service, or commodity except that 10 percent of a sign may contain sponsor information. The remaining 90 percent will contain information promoting the community event or celebration.
2.
Signs, street banners, or decorations shall not advertise or promote any religious or political message, except that political signs are regulated under Chapter 19.75 UPMC.
3.
The City may remove any sign, street banner, or decoration if it obstructs any traffic sign, interferes with the safe movement of traffic, or otherwise interferes with the public health, safety or welfare.
C.
Additional Conditions for Signs. Additional conditions for temporary signs placed in the City right-of-way are as follows:
1.
Signs in the right-of-way shall be located as close as possible to the outside edge of the right-of-way.
2.
The size of temporary right-of-way signs shall be as set forth for temporary signs as provided in Chapter 19.75 UPMC, except for street banners which are regulated below.
3.
No sign shall obstruct safe visibility for vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or obstruct the clearview triangle as described in Article II of this chapter.
4.
All temporary right-of-way signs must be removed within three working days after the expiration of the permit. If the applicant fails to remove the sign in the time required, the City may remove the sign and the applicant will not be eligible for another temporary right-of-way sign permit for 12 months.
5.
Signs subject to temporary sign permits shall not be placed in medians or roundabouts.
D.
Additional Conditions for Street Banners and Decorations. Additional conditions for temporary street banners or decorations placed in the City right-of-way are as follows:
1.
Street banners and decorations shall be mounted and removed only by authorized City personnel on City-owned street light poles or other City-owned facilities approved by the Director for that purpose.
2.
No more than 10 City street light poles shall be affixed with street banners at any one time unless the banners are owned by the City.
3.
No street banner or decoration shall obstruct safe visibility for vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or obstruct the clear-view triangle as described in Article II of this chapter.
4.
Street banner or decoration shall not interfere with any planned City street banner or decoration.
5.
No street banner or decoration may be hung across the traveled portion of any public right-of-way.
6.
Street banners and decorations shall be constructed in accordance with the University Place Standard Notes and Details.
7.
Banners shall be no greater than 30 square feet.
8.
Banners subject to temporary sign permits shall not be placed in medians or roundabouts.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008; Ord. 679 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016)
A.
The Director may allow temporary “open during construction” signs placed in front of businesses affected by a City capital facility project, provided:
1.
The sign(s) shall be no larger than 12 square feet.
2.
The sign(s) may include limited promotional messaging for the associated business, provided the primary message is “Business Open During Construction.”
3.
The signs must be removed immediately following the construction activity that affects that business.
(Ord. 679 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016)