Ordinance 555-78 - Laserfiche WebLink

I f r L t• •• • f� I •` • 1 ` • 1• • e • • r �' •• • • �; C13:1 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE amending Title 13 of the City Code to include construction of City streets to minimum standards with development/improvement of private property. WHEREAS, new developments contribute increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic volume on the surrounding City rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, the increased traffic volumes often contribute to unnecessary delay, increase traffic hazards, and reduce the quality of life in the City; and WHEREAS, the improvement to City rights-of-way to provide for pedestrians, vehicles and drainage would lessen the impact of new development on existing neighborhoods and on public services necessary to sustain the new development; and WHEREAS, improved rights-of-way are required to maintain the quality of life in Everett and provide for additional developments; and WHEREAS, owners and occupants of new developments derive benefits from said improvements; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT, DOES ORDAIN: That Title 13 of the City Code is hereby amended by the addition of the following chapter: Section_1: Definitions For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply: A. "Alley" shall mean the minor portion of the public road network not designed for general travel and used primarily as means of access to the rear of residences and business establishments. B. "Alley improvement" shall mean the drainage, grading and pavement facilities required to improve the alley to City design standards. C. "City Engineer" shall mean the person appointed by the Mayor to position of Engineering Department Head, or his designee. D. "Right-of-Way" shall mean the public property used or reserved for municipal purposes including all public utilities and street usages. E. "Street" shall mean all or any portion of the City public road network open to the public for travel with exception of alleys and limited access highways designated as State Highways. F. "Street Improvements" shall mean the installation of all public facilities required to improve the street to City design standards including grading, drainage, pavement, curb/gutter, sidewalk, street lights, traffic signals and other necessary appurtenances. Such street improvements shall not be limited to the half street abutting the property; for example, where no permanent street improvement existed, the street improvement shall be extended beyond the centerline a sufficient distance (10 ft. minimum) to permit safe movement of traffic. -1-