Ordinances-1996-205

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) 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 City Council, be made a requirement of the plat. 14) 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 City Council. 15) Private streets shall be prohibited. The City Council may approve a waiver 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. F) Railroads and Limited Access Highways: Railroad right-of-ways and limited access highways where so located as to affect the subdivision of adjoining lands shall be treated as follows: