The design of all subdivisions shall conform to the standards set forth in this section and Chapter 12.04 CMC:
(1) 
Streets and Alleys.
(a) 
All subdivisions shall be served by one or more streets providing adequate ingress and egress to and from the subdivision.
(b) 
Major streets within each subdivision shall provide for the continuation of major streets which serve property contiguous to the subdivision. Unless warranted by special physical circumstances, streets serving lots on two sides shall be at least 60 feet wide.
(c) 
Street intersections shall be as nearly at right angles as practicable and in no event shall the angle formed be less than 30 degrees.
(d) 
Street networks shall provide ready access for fire and other emergency vehicles and equipment, and routes of escape for inhabitants.
(e) 
Alleys shall be at least 16 feet wide plus such additional width as shall be necessary for an adequate turning radius.
(2) 
Blocks. Blocks shall be designed to assure traffic safety and ease of traffic control and circulation. Blocks shall be identified by letters or numbers.
(3) 
Lots.
(a) 
Every lot shall be provided with convenient vehicular access to a street or to a permanent appurtenant easement which satisfies the requirements of Chapter 12.04 CMC except that the minimum width of an easement shall be 30 feet.
(b) 
Lots shall be numbered with reference to blocks.
(4) 
Sidewalks. Design of sidewalk or sidewalk easement in residential subdivisions shall be as required by the town engineer.
(5) 
Drainage, Storm Sewer and Utility Easements.
(a) 
Easements for drainage channels and ways shall be of sufficient width to assure that they may be maintained and improved. Easements for storm sewers shall be provided and shall be of sufficient width and in proper location to permit future installation. Utility easements shall be in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the appropriate town department.
(b) 
Easements for electric, telephone, water, gas and similar utilities shall be of sufficient width to assure installation and maintenance.
(c) 
Design of storm water systems shall comply with the latest section of the Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual.
(6) 
Underground Utility Installation. Subdivisions shall provide underground utility lines including but not limited to those for electricity, telephone, CATV and street lighting.
(7) 
Street Lighting. The design and use of street lighting in subdivisions shall be as required by the town engineer or town council.
(Ord. 428 § 16.08.100, 1998)
All improvements shall follow the latest edition of the Washington State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and Chapter 12.04 CMC.
(1) 
Streets, Bridges, and Other Construction. All streets, bridges, drains, culverts and other structures and facilities in dedicated areas shall be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications prepared or approved by the town engineer.
(2) 
Street Grading and Surfacing. All dedicated streets shall be graded to their full width with adequate drainage provided prior to acceptance for public use. Grades shall be established by the town engineer and all roadways shall be surfaced according to plans and specifications prepared or approved by the town engineer.
(3) 
Water and Sewers. Water supply facilities adequate to provide potable water from the town of Concrete water supply to each lot within a subdivision shall be installed in conformity with standards adopted by the town of Concrete. Where available, each lot shall be provided with a single sanitary sewer system connection approved by the department of public works, unless a shared system is approved by the department of public works. All connections shall conform to applicable town regulations.
(4) 
Service Mains and Fire Hydrants. Prior to the construction of any structure in the subdivision, service mains and fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with plans and specifications prepared or adopted by the town engineer and in accordance with requirements and standards of the town of Concrete, the Skagit County Coordinated Water System Plan and town of Concrete fire department.
(Ord. 428 § 16.08.102, 1998)
Exceptions from the design standards and improvement requirements set forth in this article may be authorized by the town council in those instances where it is deemed that hardship, topography or other factual deterrent conditions prevail, and in such manner as it considers necessary to maintain the intent and purpose of the regulations and requirements. Approval by the town council of a preliminary plat on which variations and exceptions are clearly indicated shall constitute authorization of the variations and exceptions.
(Ord. 428 § 16.08.106, 1998)