Site Design Standards (SDS)
SDS 6.14 Vehicle Access & Circulation: Residential
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SDS 6.14.1 Intent.
Vehicle access and circulation in residential developments shall create an interconnected street network, provide safe vehicular and pedestrian environments, and orient streets to define and protect important views.
SDS 6.14.2 Standard.
Vehicle access to and within the interior of the development shall be provided by either public streets or by private accessways. The internal street system should be arranged to utilize both parallel and perpendicular streets in identifiable blocks or clusters; curvilinear or diagonal streets are allowed. “T” intersections are encouraged in locations where views of important public spaces or natural or open areas can be highlighted.
SDS 6.14.3 Standard.
Residential developments shall have sufficient emergency access and multiple primary access points as follows:
- Multi-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
- One- and two-family residential developments with fifty or more dwellings shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
- Additional access or on-street parking restrictions above that in this document may be required by the Fire Department.
Effective on: 1/1/1901