§ 21.85.070. Access streets, peripheral streets and half streets.  


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  • A.

    Access streets. The platting authority may require access streets when it finds that they are necessary for the efficient flow of traffic or for emergency vehicle access. The platting authority shall determine the length of the access street that the subdivider shall improve. Access streets shall be improved in accordance with table C following this chapter.

    B.

    Peripheral streets.

    1.

    The platting authority may require the improvement of peripheral streets when it finds that they are necessary for the efficient flow of traffic or for emergency vehicle access.

    2.

    Peripheral streets whose improvement is required under this subsection shall be improved in accordance with table C following this chapter, provided that peripheral streets used for access to individual lots shall be improved in accordance with tables A and B following this chapter.

    C.

    Half streets. The department of public works or the platting authority may require the improvement of a half street in the urban area to one-half of the street width specified in table A following this chapter, if underground utilities will be installed before street construction.

(GAAB 21.10.050.C; AMC 21.85.030; AO No. 83-142; AO No. 85-166)