Ordinances-1995-197

10) Dead end streets are prohibited, except where a street is planned to continue past the subdivider's property, a temporary dead end may be allowed. 11) Streets that connect with other streets, or loop streets, are preferable for maintenance, fire protection, and circulation, but cul-de-sacs may be permitted if there are no other feasible alternatives available. Cul-de-sacs should not exceed 400 feet in length unless a greater length is unavoidable. 12) In general, alleys shall not be permitted in residential areas and shall be required in commercial areas with normal street frontage. Dead end alleys are prohibited, unless provided with a turn-around with a minimum right-of-way diameter of one hundred (100) feet. 13) Alleys shall have a right-of-way of not less than twenty (20) feet and a roadway width of not less than sixteen (16) feet. 14) When a tract is subdivided into larger than normal lots or parcels, such lots or parcels shall be so arranged as to permit the logical location and opening of future streets and adequate utility connections. Easements for the future openings and extensions for such streets or utilities may, at the discretion of the Governing Body, be made a requirement of the plat. 15) Streets that are or will become extensions of existing streets shall be given the same name as the existing streets. New street names shall not be the same or sound similar to existing street names. All street names shall be at the approval of the Governing Body. 16) Private streets shall be prohibited. The Governing Body may approve a variance to this rule where unusual conditions make a private street desirable, provided adequate covenants or other legal documents ensure that the City will not have or need to assume any maintenance or other responsibility for such street. B) Minimum Roadway and Right-of-Way Standards