LOCAL PUBLIC STREET AND RIGHT-OF-WAY DESIGN—OFF STREET PARKING

Orlando City Code ch. 61, pt. 2, pt. 2C

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Orlando City Code § 61.220 Purpose of Street Design Requirements.

Sec. 61.220. - Purpose of Street Design Requirements. The street requirements of this Part are intended to provide minimum standards for public streets serving the various uses permitted by this Chapter to protect the capacity of the City's street system and avoid undue congestion on those streets, and to reduce unnecessary conflicts between moving vehicles, parked vehicles and pedestrians. These street design requirements are also intended to encourage a highly connected transportation system within the City of Orlando that: (a) provides choices for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians; (b) promotes walking and bicycling; (c) connects neighborhoods to each other and to certain destinations, including, but not limited to, transit stops, employers, schools, parks, shops, libraries, and post offices, and any other public, recreational or institutional use; (d) provides opportunities for residents to increase their level of physical activity each day by creating walkable neighborhoods with adequate connections to destinations; (e) reduces vehicular traffic to improve air quality and mitigate the effects of auto emissions on the health of residents and the environment; (f) reduces emergency response time; (g) increases effectiveness of municipal service delivery; (h) restores arterial street capacity to better service regional long-distance travel needs; and (i) establishes a reasonable nexus between the development and the need for transportation improvements. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25098; Ord. No. 2010-31, § 2, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301109)

Orlando City Code § 61.221 General Requirements.

Sec. 61.221. - General Requirements. All streets shall be designed in accordance with the specifications of Figure 5 and the following: Connectivity with Surrounding Street Network. The street layout and site circulation of all new developments shall be coordinated with and interconnected to the street system of the surrounding area. Streets in all new developments, including all new subdivisions, shall be connected to platted streets in adjacent areas wherever feasible and deemed necessary by the City, to allow for property inter-neighborhood traffic flow and proper connectivity for all modes of transportation, including, but not limited to, walking, biking, and transit by conforming with the following: (a) Interconnected Street Network. The development shall provide multiple direct vehicular and pedestrian connections in its local street system and internal circulation to and between nearby local destinations, such as transit stops, parks, schools, residences, workplaces and shops, without requiring the use of arterial streets. Each development shall incorporate and continue all collector or local streets stubbed to the boundary of the development plan by existing development or previously approved but un-built development. (b) Maximum Block Size. The development shall provide a local street connection spaced at intervals not to exceed 660 feet along each boundary that abuts potentially developable or redevelopable land. On each boundary of less than 660 feet a vehicular and pedestrian cross-access easement shall be dedicated to the benefit of the neighboring property. (c) Minimum Accessibility. The development shall provide a potentially signalized, full-movement intersection of a collector or a local street with arterial street at an interval of at least every 1,320 feet or one-quarter mile along arterial streets. The development shall provide additional non-signalized, potentially limited movement, intersections of a collector or local street with an arterial street at intervals not to exceed 660 feet between each full movement collector and local street intersection. Development whose dimensions are less than 660 feet adjacent to arterial streets shall provide two points of ingress/egress wherever the development comprises 30 residential units or more, and all non-residential development shall provide vehicular and pedestrian cross access easements and facilities to any adjacent property that co-terminates with any arterial facility. Traffic signals shall be required when warranted. (d) Street Stub-Outs to Abutting Properties. Wherever the development abuts unplatted land or a future development phase of the same development, street stubs shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this Section to provide access to abutting properties or to logically extend the street system into the surrounding area. Street stubs are to be named in accordance with the street name policy. All street stubs shall be provided with temporary turn-arounds or cul-de-sacs unless specifically exempted by the Public Works Director, and the restoration and extension of the street shall be the responsibility of any future developer of the abutting land. (e) Connectivity Index Requirement. In addition to paragraphs (b) and (c) above, a proposed development shall provide a minimum connectivity ratio of 1.4 (links over nodes), where each street and cul-de-sac is counted as one link, and each intersection and end of a cul-de-sac is counted as one node. (f) Access Management. The City Transportation Engineer may require any limited movement collector or local street intersections to include an access control median or other acceptable access control device consistent with Chapter 61. (g) Exemption. The requirements of paragraph (a), (b), and (c) above may be waived if, in the written opinion and analysis of the City Transportation Engineer or Planning Official, they are infeasible due to unusual topographic features, existing development, or a natural area or feature. (h) Gated Subdivisions and Development. Gated public and private street entryways are prohibited. However, gated entryways to any surface parking area outside the Traditional City for multi-family development are permitted. (i) Cul-De-Sac Pedestrian Connections. Except for industrial properties, the development shall dedicate to the public an improved 15-foot wide pedestrian and bicycle access connecting to the termination of all cul-de-sac streets, or passing through odd-shaped or oversized city blocks over 660 feet or longer, in order to complete existing pedestrian and bicycle routes and to provide for networks of public paths creating access to schools, parks, transit stops, arterial street networks or other destinations. This requirement may be waived by the Planning Official where impracticable. Location of Street Centerlines. The location of the centerlines of all existing street rights-of-way shall be as determined by the Public Works Director. FIGURE 5. MINIMUM LOCAL STREET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS A. | LOCAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STREETS: 1. Minimum Right-of-way Width | 70 ft. 2. Minimum Asphalt Pavement Width | 40 ft. 3. Design Configuration | Reserved B. | LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETS: Local Streets (Sidewalks within the right-of-way): 1. Minimum Right-of-way Width | 60 ft. (includes 6 ft. sidewalks on both sides of the road) 2. Minimum Asphalt Pavement Width | 20 ft. 3. Design Configuration | Reserved Local Streets (Sidewalks within an easement outside the right-of-way): 1. Minimum Right-of-way Width | 60 ft. (includes 6 ft. sidewalks on both sides of the road) 2. Minimum Asphalt Pavement Width | 20 ft. 3. Design Configuration | Reserved The Estimated ADT should be removed from all the charts. 1. Local Commercial and Industrial Streets. 2. Local Residential Streets. One-Way Local Streets:* 1. Minimum Right-of-way Width | 40 ft. (includes sidewalks) 2. Minimum Asphalt Pavement Width | 12 ft. 3. Design Configuration | Reserved *One-way local streets are permitted only at the discretion of the Public Works Director and Planning Official. See Section 61.222. Alley (Residential): 1. Minimum Right-of-way Width | 16 ft. 2. Minimum Asphalt Pavement Width | 12 ft. 3. Garages shall be set back a minimum | 3 ft. from the right-of-way Service Roads (Commercial/Office/Industrial): 1. Minimum Right-of-way Width | 30 ft. 2. Minimum Asphalt Pavement Width | 20 ft. 3. Design Configuration | Reserved [image omitted; see the official code] (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25098; Ord. of 7-26-1993, Doc. #26770; Ord. No. 2010-31, § 2, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301109; Ord. No. 2022-24, § 3(Exh. B), 4-25-2022, Doc. #2204251204)

Orlando City Code § 61.222 Requirements for Specific Types of Streets.

Sec. 61.222. - Requirements for Specific Types of Streets. Culs-de-Sac. Culs-de-sac for local streets shall not exceed the following standards: (a) One Family Developments: not over 30 dwelling units. (b) Other Residential Developments: not over 700 ft. in length. (c) Non-Residential Developments: (Reserved). Design specifications for Cul-de-Sac turn-arounds shall be as follows: (a) Minimum Right-of-way Width: 100 ft. (b) Minimum Pavement Width: 80 ft. One-Way Local Streets. One-way local streets may be permitted at the discretion of the City Public Works Director and Planning Official where the proposed street may not exceed 1 block in length. Their determination shall be based on the environmental constraints of the site; the contribution to improved site design made by the proposed street; the number of dwelling units to be served; the affect which the street may have on traffic flow, traffic volumes and safety in the area; and the length of the proposed street. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25098)

Orlando City Code § 61.223 Requirements for Intersections and Curves.

Sec. 61.223. - Requirements for Intersections and Curves. All intersections and curves shall be designed in accordance with the following: Right Angle Intersections Preferred. Streets shall be designed so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles. The approach to an intersection should be approximately at right angles for a minimum of 150 feet on thoroughfares and 100 feet on local streets. Relationship to Existing Intersections. New intersections to an existing street shall wherever practical be located directly across from any existing intersection on the opposite side of the street, so as to form a single four-way intersection. Increased Thoroughfare Right-of-Way at Intersections. The minimum right-of-way width for thoroughfares shall be increased by 10 feet on each side within 150 feet of every intersection, to permit proper intersection design. Reduction in Intersection Spacing. The minimum spacing requirements of this Section may be reduced upon finding by the City Transportation Engineer that, given the particular conditions of the proposed development, the minimums cannot be met and such reduction will not compromise operational and safety standards. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25098; Ord. of 7-26-1993, Doc. #26770)

Orlando City Code § 61.224 Bridges.

Sec. 61.224. - Bridges. Bridges shall be designed in accordance with the design criteria of the ASSHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, latest edition. Bridges shall be constructed with curbs, the required paving width, and, in addition, sidewalks and bikeways the same as required elsewhere, except on dual bridges where sidewalks shall only be required on the outer side of each bridge span. Approach guardrail or fences shall be provided as required by the Public Works Director. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25098)

Orlando City Code § 61.225 Reserved.

Orlando City Code § 61.226 Street Trees.

Sec. 61.226. - Street Trees. Location. Canopy trees shall be planted in the parkways on both sides of the street, at intervals of not more than one tree per 50 lineal feet or less than one tree per 100 lineal feet, the exact distance and location dependent on the judgment of the Zoning Official, or Planning Official, or Parks Official to meet local conditions, except where a tree planting will jeopardize the proper functioning of public utilities, conflict with other City ordinances, or be in too close proximity to existing natural trees. Where an existing street abutting a development is deficient in street trees, sufficient trees shall be planted to bring the street into conformity with these requirements. Size and Species. All street trees shall be canopy trees as defined by this Chapter and shall be of at least 12 feet in height and 2 inches caliper. The species of canopy tree shall be determined by the Parks Official, based on the approved species described in Chapter 60, Part 2C of this Chapter. Other species may also be used if approved in advance by the Parks Official as being equivalent in function and quality. Street Tree Trust Fund. The purpose of the Trust Fund is to provide a funding source for the City to purchase and install street trees and to install properly the correct type of tree. The City shall install the trees and the developer shall contribute the appropriate amount of funds to the Trust Fund. The amount of payment of the Trust Fund shall be determined by the City's average cost for purchase and installation per type of tree, canopy or understory. The Families, Parks and Recreation Director or designee shall determine the average cost and list of approved street trees after input from the City Planning Division. The average cost shall be revised annually, by resolution of the City Council. Payment to the Trust Fund shall be made by the developer/builder prior to issuance of a building permit. The Families, Parks and Recreation Director or designee shall determine the type of street tree and coordinate the installation with the developer. The developer may appeal the Director's decision to the Municipal Planning Board. [image omitted; see the official code] (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25098; Ord. of 7-26-1993, Doc. #26770; Ord. of 1-12-2004, § 8, Doc. #040112905; Ord. No. 2022-24, §§ 5, 6(Exh. C), 4-25-2022, Doc. #2204251204)

Orlando City Code § 61.227 Bicycle Infrastructure.

Sec. 61.227. - Bicycle Infrastructure. Dedicated bicycle infrastructure shall be required on all streets, public and private. Depending on the context, this may be a protected cycle way, an off-street multiuse path, a buffered bike lane or a sharrow (lane markings for bicycle sharing). An off-street multiuse trail may account for the sidewalk and bike infrastructure requirements. (Ord. No. 2022-24, § 7, 4-25-2022, Doc. #2204251204)

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