Chapter 12.03
COUNTY ROADS
Sections:
12.03.030 Complete streets program.
12.03.010 Manual adopted.
The document titled “San Juan County Scenic Roads Manual” is adopted as a policy guideline for the development of all public roads in San Juan County. (Res. 68-1995)
12.03.020 Roadside memorials.
Roadside memorials may remain within County road right-of-way for a period up to 90 days after the accident or event. After such time, the memorials will be removed by the County public works department; provided, however, that such memorials may be removed sooner if, in the judgment of the County engineer, the roadside memorials present an unsafe risk or if a planned road project requires the removal of obstructions in the right-of-way. (Ord. 5-2007 § 1)
12.03.030 Complete streets program.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish a complete streets program consistent with RCW 47.04.320 by providing safe access to all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, motorists, and public transportation users.
B. Definitions.
“Complete street” means a public transportation route designed to allow bicyclists, pedestrians, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities to move around the community safely.
“TIP” means the six-year comprehensive transportation program described by RCW 36.81.121.
C. Principles. The complete streets program for San Juan County consists of the following complete streets principles that guide the planning, design, and construction of complete streets:
1. To promote healthy communities by designing walking villages and encouraging walking, bicycling, and use of public transportation; and
2. To improve safety by designing roads to accommodate all users; and
3. To reduce congestion by providing safe alternatives to single-occupancy driving; and
4. To preserve the rural character of the community by involving local citizens and stakeholders to participate in the planning and design of complete streets.
D. Implementation.
1. Planning. The County engineer shall incorporate complete streets principles into the preparation of the TIP, as provided by Chapters 36.81 and 47.30 RCW, by recommending complete streets projects, as appropriate.
2. Application. For each project considered for inclusion on the TIP, the County engineer shall evaluate the application of complete streets principles into the planned design of the project. This evaluation shall be based on sound engineering principles as defined by RCW 47.04.320(2)(c). The County engineer may determine that complete streets principles will not be applied to a specific project if the project meets at least one of the following exceptions:
a. An absence of need exists as identified in a currently adopted County plan; or
b. The cost would be substantially disproportionate to the need or probable use; or
c. The project would adversely impact critical areas and cannot be reasonably mitigated.
3. Annual Report. The County engineer shall prepare an annual report on the recommended application of complete streets principles. When complete streets principles are incorporated in the design of a project, the report shall describe any anticipated costs to the project for their provision. When complete streets principles are not incorporated in the design of a project, the report shall describe how an exemption was determined to be appropriate. The final report shall be available to and considered by the County council during adoption of the TIP.
E. Construction and Funding. Construction of complete streets may be achieved through single projects or incrementally through a series of smaller projects over time. All sources of funding may be drawn upon to implement complete streets. (Ord. 24-2018 § 1)