23.24.035

A. Every short subdivision shall include adequate provision for dedication of drainage ways, streets, alleys, pedestrian access and circulation easements, slope rights, parks and other public open spaces for general purposes as may be required to protect the public health, safety and welfare. B. Protective improvements and easements to maintain the improvements shall be dedicated at the discretion of the City. C. When sidewalks are provided on dedicated streets, they must be convenient for pedestrians and contiguous to each other and to any private sidewalks within the short subdivision and to existing sidewalks contiguous to the short subdivision. D. Vehicular access to new lots shall be from a dedicated street, unless the Director determines that the following conditions exist, and permits access by a permanent private easement: 1. Access by private easement would not compromise the goals of the Land Use Code to provide for adequate pedestrian access and safety, light, air and usable open space between structures; and 2. The dedication and improvement of a street is not necessary or desirable to facilitate adequate water supply for domestic water purposes or for fire protection, or to facilitate adequate storm drainage; and 3. The dedication and improvement of a street is not necessary or desirable in order to provide on-street parking; and 4. No potential safety hazards would result from multiple access points between existing and future developments onto a roadway without curbs and with limited sight lines; and 5. There is identifiable access for the public and for emergency vehicles; and 6. There is no potential for extending the street system. E. Dedicated streets, sidewalks, and alleys shall meet the requirements of Chapter 23.53 and the Right-of-Way Improvements Manual. Private easements shall meet the requirements of Section 23.53.025 . (Ord. 122615 , § 4, 2007; Ord. 122205, § 5, 2006; Ord. 115568 , §§ 2, 3, 1990; Ord. 115326 § 2, 1990.)