Chapter 12.60
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND TRANSIT FACILITIES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sections
12.60.060 Complete street principles and goals.
12.60.010 Title.
This chapter shall be entitled “Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Facilities in the Right-of-Way.” [Ord. 1578 § 158, 2013.]
12.60.020 Application.
This chapter shall apply to the development of complete streets. [Ord. 1578 § 159, 2013.]
12.60.030 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide complete street principles and goals for the development of a multi-modal transportation system for all users. [Ord. 1578 § 160, 2013.]
12.60.040 Authority.
The Planning, Building and Public Works Director shall have the power to prepare and adopt procedures as needed to implement the principles and goals of this chapter. [Ord. 1578 § 161, 2013.]
12.60.050 Definitions.
“Complete street” means an improved roadway that provides accommodations and transportation improvements with all users in mind, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit users. [Ord. 1578 § 162, 2013.]
12.60.060 Complete street principles and goals.
(1) Bicycle and pedestrian ways shall be designed and built in accordance with the City’s comprehensive transportation plan, and street design and construction standards.
(2) Bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall be accommodated in the planning, design, and construction of transportation facilities and transportation plans when feasible.
(3) Transit facilities shall be accommodated in the planning, design, and construction of transportation facilities when feasible and coordinated with transit providers. Transit facilities should be incorporated into transportation plans, projects, standards and programs.
(4) Complete streets shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that they complement the context of the surrounding neighborhoods, providing a balance of adequate facilities for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users and persons of all abilities.
(5) Street connectivity is encouraged to create a comprehensive, integrated, connected roadway network for all transportation modes. [Ord. 1578 § 163, 2013.]
12.60.070 Exemptions.
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of DMMC 12.60.060, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transit facilities are not required to be established:
(a) Where their establishment would be contrary to public safety.
(b) When the cost would be excessively disproportionate to the need or probable use.
(c) Where there is no identified need.
(2) All exceptions shall be approved by the Planning, Building and Public Works Director. [Ord. 1578 § 164, 2013.]