Ordinances-2012-319

rounded with a radius sufficient to provide necessary space within the right-of-way for sidewalks, traffic control devices, and other necessary improvements without encroachment onto the corner lots. 10) Deadend 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 are discouraged unless there are no other feasible alternatives available. 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.