Chapter 14.19
SHORT SUBDIVISION – MANDATORY IMPROVEMENTS

Sections:

14.19.010    Private Road Width and Construction Standards

14.19.050    Hammerhead Turnaround – Emergency Vehicles

14.19.070    Storm Drainage Improvements

14.19.010 Private Road Width and Construction Standards

In short subdivisions where more than two (2) lots will have access from a private road/access easement, the private access easement shall conform to, and be constructed to, the following standards:

A.    The private access road shall be constructed to the standards in Chapter 11.05 SMC, Road Standards.

B.    At the request of the applicant, the width of the private access easement and the paved width of the roadway, as specified in Chapter 13.150 SMC, may be decreased subject to the approval of the Director under the following circumstances:

1.    Where an existing house constricts the access easement.

2.    The access easement may be reduced to save trees of eight (8) inches in caliper or greater, as measured four (4) feet from their base, on the properties.

3.    Where fire sprinklers are installed and circumstance 5 (below) is demonstrated.

4.    Unique conditions on the property as determined by the Director.

5.    Approval of the request does not adversely impact the health, safety, and welfare of the residents within the short subdivision and the operations of the public road, nor conflicts with any other adopted code. (Ord. 18-1008 § 1; Ord. 16-1022 § 1 (Exh. B); Ord. 15-1012 § 9; Ord. 09-1012 § 1 (Exh. A))

14.19.050 Hammerhead Turnaround – Emergency Vehicles

A turnaround for emergency vehicles shall be required within a short subdivision without access to public streets pursuant to Chapter 11.05 SMC, Road Standards. The hammerhead turnaround shall be paved and shall be constructed to the dimensions in accordance with Chapter 11.05 SMC, Road Standards. (Ord. 18-1008 § 1; Ord. 09-1012 § 1 (Exh. A))

14.19.070 Storm Drainage Improvements

Storm drains and stormwater facility improvements shall be provided pursuant to SMC Title 12. (Ord. 18-1008 § 1; Ord. 16-1022 § 1 (Exh. B); Ord. 09-1012 § 1 (Exh. A))