HomeMy WebLinkAbout3736 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO.��
AN ORDINANCE relating to subdividing amending PMC Title 26 dealing with
hammerhead turnarounds.
WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control the physical
development within their borders and insure the public health, safety and welfare are
maintained; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has subdivision regulations that encourage
orderly growth and development of the City; and,
WHEREAS, from time to time, the City Council causes the subdivision
regulations to be reviewed to insure they fulfill their intended purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that to further the purposes of
maintaining a quality community, it is necessary to amend PMC Title 26; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 26.12.010 (2) of the Pasco Municipal Code be and
the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) Dead end streets. Dead end streets are prohibited, except where the
comprehensive plan or preliminary plat indicates a street is to continue past the
subdivider's property, the City may allow the dead end until such time as the street
can be built through at a later date. Dead end streets may be permitted in the R-S-20
and R-S-12 districts as provided in section 26.12.075.
Section 2. That Section 26.08. of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the
same is hereby amended to include a new Section 26.08.145 to read as follows:
26.08.145 Hammerhead/T: "Hammerhead / T" means a roadway that provides
a "T" shaped, three-point turnarounds ace for emergency equipment.
Section 3. That Chapter 26.12. of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the
same is hereby amended to include a new Section 26.12.075 to read as follows:
26.12.075 Hammerhead / T's are only permitted in R-S-20 and R.S-12
zoning districts where 12roverty was Rlatted in the county j2rior to annexation and
existing development precludes the expectation that a standard cul-de-sac can be
developed. —'
1 Dead end streets with hammerheads should normall y be less than three
hundred 300 feet but will be permitted up to four hundred and fifty 450 feet in
length.
2 Streets with hammerheads shall not serve more than 8 lots.
3 Right-of-Way widths for streets intersectiniz Hammerheads. Minimum
right-of-way widths for all dead end streets with hammerheads serving no more than
8 lots shall not be less than forty (40 ) feet with no on street parking,.
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(4) Right-of-Way widths for Hammerheads. Minimum right-of-way widths
for hammerheads shall not be less than 30 feet with no on street parking.
(5) Roadway widths. Minimum roadway widths for all dead end streets with
hammerheads shall not be less than the following dimensions_
(a) Thirty (32) feet from the face of curb to the face of curb;
(b) Thirty (30) feet of pavement width where there is no curb and
gutter;
(c) Twenty-eight (281 feet of pavement for hammerheads;
(5) Hammerheads shall comply with the minimum requirements set forth in
Figure 26.12.075.01 or 26.12.075.02.
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Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days
after passage and publication as required by law.
lbASSED by 0e City Council of the City of Pasco, at its regular meeting of
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ichael L. arnsion
Mayor
A ST: APPRO AS TO FORM:
Sandy L. Venworthy Leland B. Kerr
Deputy City Clerk City Attorney
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