HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-1971 - Ordinance - 08/27/1992ORDINANCE NO. 1971
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COT.t'.FGE
STATION BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3, DEVELOPMENT OF STREETS, AND BY
AMENDING CHAFER 9, S~CTION 8, G'~NEI~L REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS
OF DESIGN. RELATING TO THE DL~I~LOPMENT OF SID~wAI~S AND B~ru~wA~S WITHIN THE
CITY;, AND PROVIDING AN ~.~-~-~:CTIVE DATE.
WI..I~RF.,AS, the City Council has ~dentifled the development of skiewalks and b~zeways throughout
the City as an asset to a community;,
WI-IL~REAS, the goal of Cily Council Issue ~'2 - Skiewalks~ikeways is to provide a network of
pedestrian and bikeways throughout the
WHEREAS, an objective of flus Council Issue is to review and pc~4hly change our standard
sidewalk design/specifications;
WHEI~.AS, there exists a lflgh volume of pedestrian and bicycle tr~'~- w~thin College Station
warrantin~ the need for such facilities;
WH~RE/t.S. sidewalks and bikewalm are necessary for the provsion of a safe ~,~ns for pedestrian
and b~.ycle traffic wilkin a community;,
WHEREAS, providing for separate sidewalk and bilmway facilities improves safety;, and
WHERE/tS, pedastrians and b~'ycles reduce traffic congestion, the demand for parking, pollution
and fuel consumption and promote a healthier lifestyle
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS.
L
That Chapter 3, Section 3, of the Code of Ordinances of the C~y of College Station relating to the
development of streets, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Ordinance No. 1971 Page 2
"SECTION 3: DEVELOPMENT OF STREETS
AUTHORITY
This asctfon m adopted under the authority of the constitution and laws of the State of
Texas including particularl~ Chapter 106, Acts of the 40th he,z~t,,~ure, FL, st Caned Session
1927, as hereto~re or hereafter amended (corniCed as AK~.2e l105b V.A.T.S.), and the pro-
visioas of Section 4 of the Munfo~al Annexation Act as heretofore and hereafter amended
(compiled as A.,t,,.le 970a, V.A.?.S.); and punmant to the provisions of Jruticle II of the Ciiy of
College Station, Texas, Chaffer.
B. S~OPE AND PURPOSE
(1)
This section shall govern the development of all streets, sidewalks, bikeways,
driveways and vehicular perldng on streets, willdn the corporate llnths of the Clly of
College Stat,,m, Tanas, including both the subdiv~ed and uasubdivtded portion of
the C~y, and wHhin the extmterfltorlal Jurisdiction of the C~y as established by the
l~cal C, overmnent Code, as amended.
(2)
The re~tlaticn of street development is a major factor of sound community growth
and ultmmtely becomes a public rasponsibflHy in that the streets must be main-
tained together w~h the ut~iss astabhshed thereon. The welfare of the eetue
commmuty m thereby affected in many impo~ant respects. It m the intent of these
regulet~ons to encourage the growth of the C~y of College Station in an orderly
manner, and they are deemed to he the minhnum requirements as adopted by the
C:f~y Council for the protection of the publk~ health, safety, and welfare.
C. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of tins section, cenam words as used herein are defined as follows:
(1)
Bllmwav is a trail, path, part of a ldghway shoulder, or any other means specifically
marked and assigned for bicycle use. Brim, way hcflitios are ftuther classified as
b~e paths, lanes, and mutes.
CHy refem to the munioipai corporation, C~ty of College Stetson, Texas.
(3) Conmterclal Street includes both busmass and industrial streets in areas so zoned.
Comer means the point of inteme~llon of the lines of two (2) street curbs extended
into the street intersection.
Cul-de-sac means a street hamng only one (!) outlet to another street and temu-
unting on the other end in a vehicular turnaround.
(6)
Curb Return means that portion of a ~erb which m constructed on a curve, to con-
nect normal street curbs at a street mtemection, or at driveway approaches con-
necting the street curb to the driveway approach.
(7) Driveway means a place on private properly for veMcular traffic.
(6)
Driveway ADoroach means an area or facih~y between the street and private prop-
en'y intended to promde access for vehicles from the street to private property. A
ch'iveway approach must provide access to something definite on private propen'y,
such as parking area, a driveway, or a door at least mght feet (8') m w~dth, m-
tended and used for entrance of vehicles.
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(9)
(10)
(11)
(IZ)
(13)
(14)
~ugsdictinn (within the terms of the l~ocal Government Code) means
the unincorporated area, not a pm't of any other cay, which is contiguous to the
corporate ~ of the Cay of College Staticll, the outer boullda.n~ of which are
measured from the extremities of the corporate hmits of the City, outward for such
distances es may be stipulated in the Ix~cel Oovenunant Code, in wluch area, the
City may enjoin the violations of this street regulations section.
~ include s.flerinl streets, parkways, boulevards, and commercis.I
Minor Streets include residential and collector streets.
Parkina shall mean parallel parking (parallel to tra.t~ lanes).
l>nncioal Streets include all major streets and collector streets as designated on the
?horeughfare and Transpor~t~oa Improvement Plan.
Rlaht-of-Wav (in this case) rcfers to right-of-way for streets, which includes pave-
ment, sidewalks, bfl~vays, ut~liiies, and other public use.
(16) Shall is always mandatory.
(17) Sidewalk is a paved way for pedestrian traffx:.
(18) Street ~s a way for vehic,~l~r traff~ or parkmlL whether desiiplated es a highway or
any of the following types:
(a) Residential or local street sen'es a residential neighborhood, either a cul-
de-sac, loop or short street of reatrictod use.
(19)
(c)
Collector street is to aarve other residential areas.
,A~terinl street is a throullh t~t~n street, generally allgtted in the dh'eotion of
major traI~ ~t.
Parkways and boulevards are cross-town traffic thoroughfares for mass
movement of traffic.
Commercial streets include both bnsmess and industrial streets ser~,ing
such respective areas.
Street Width shall mean the distance as measured from back of curb to the beck of
curb. In the case where there is no curb, street width shall mean the distance
between the edges of pavement.
(~.0)
ThorouoMare and Transoortation Imorcvement Plan refam to a plan wluch is a part
of rids section and wluch estabhshes a louatton for certain pnnc~pal tl~ffin ways
within the corporate limits of the City, and within the extraterrito~del jurisdiction o!
the City.
Ordinance No. 1971 Page 4
D
STANDARDS OF STREET CONSTRUCTION
(1) ResidenUal Steers.
Residential or local streets are restricted to cul-de-sacs, ~ or short street8 ~
the following additional restrlotfons: A cul-de~ac shall not be over six hundred feet
(600') in length and shall terminate in a turnaround of not less than a fifty foot (80')
radius. A loop shall terminate in a oollect~ street at both ends. Right-of-way width
shall be not less than fifty feet (80'), and ff utility easements are not provided at the
back of lots, the width shall be increased an requn'ed by the City En~neer. Street
width shall be not !,',~ than twenty.eight feet (28'). Parking may be permitted.
Sldewallm are mandatory on one side of the street, with the exceptton of cul-de-
sac streets. Cul-de-sacs will be required to ha~e a sidewalk on one side, ~f
needed to provide through pedestrian movement.
Conector Streets
Collector streets are malor thoroughfares providing for two (2) to four (4) la~es of
moving traffic. It is to be distinctly understood that although parking may be
pemutted on the side of such streets in their early life, that the City may and w~U
prohibit parking on such streets when traffic conditions wurmnt such action Right-
of. way width shall be not less than suay feet (60'). S~lewalks are required on both
sides of the steer.
(3)
(4)
Arterial Streets
ArterY. al streets are major thurougldures prov~l~g for four (4) lanes of moving tral~.
It is to be distinctly understood that although parking may be permitted on the side
of such streets in their early hfe, tlmt the city may and will proklbit purkmg on such
streets when traffic conditions warrant such action. Right-of-way width shall be not
less than seventy feet (70'). Street width shall be not less than forty-seven feet
(4?'). Sidewalks are required on both sides of the street.
Purkwa and Boulevards
Parkways and boulevards are major crosa-town thoroughfares. Right-of-way width
shall be not less than eighty feet (80'). Street width aim.il be not less than fifty-six
feet (86'). Purlang will only be permitted where extra width of pavement is provided
for such parking. Sidewallm are required on both skies of the street.
(5') Commurc~l St~ets
Commercml streets include both bnsmess and indnstrlal streets. Right-of-way w~dth
shall be not less than seventy feet (?0'). Street wulth shall be not less than
seven feet (47'). Parking may be permitted. Sidewalks are required on both s~des
of the street.
PA¥1NG AND REPAVING OF EXISTING MINOR STREETS
(1) In the estabbshed and platted parts of the City, priority m minor street construction
will be determined and established from tune to tnse by the City Council, based
upon reconunendatfons by the City staff.
(2) Where the owners of more than fifty percent (50%) of the abutting lots along any
ex]sting minor street or way shall t'equest paving or repaying of same by petition
presented to the C~Y Councd showing the signatures of eeeh of the record ownem
of such lots, the City staff shall review the proposed project and present its conclu-
sions concerning same to the C~ty Council within forty-five (45) days The Counc~
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Page
shall g~ve priority to such projects where feasthle, consistent w~th the needs of the
pubhc for safe and adequate streets and public ways and the financml circum-
stances pertinent to the project.
(3) Paving or repaying of ex~stmg streets shall be Jn accordance w~th plans and speci-
fications reviewed and approved by the C~Y Engineer or h~ delegate.
(4) The City Gonncfl may require the exeoutfen of a mechanic's and matermlmen'u lien
contract, approved by the C~y Altorney, from the ownem of at least 90~ of the
abullfftg lot ownem to cover the estimated portions of the constructmn cost for each
such lot, prior to the approval of any proposed paving or repaying.
~-~.~_-~.~..NT FOR MINOR STREET CONSTRUCTION
(1) The owners of lots abutting existhtg minor streets or ways which are paved or
repaved by the City shall be assessed for their respective portions of the esthuated
cost of such improvements ~n accordance with Arttcle l105b, Texas Rewesd Cl~nl
Statutes
(9.) Two pubhc huntings shall be held in the const,'uction and assessment process. The
first public hear'rog shall be held prior to the construction of any street, end shall be
for the purpose of doterminJng whether or not to improve the street as proposed.
Notice shall be gnma by first class marl to the owners of all lots abutting the streets
or pe~tions of the st.,~ets wkich are proposed to be paved. The second public
hearing shall be held fe accorda.nce with the provmicns and requirements of the
above-referenced statute and shall be for the p~ of sususamg the abutting lot
ownem, and determining the mount of such assessments with due consideration to
the specml benefits confen~d upon such lots. Sulmequent to the second healing,
the City Cotmcll shall co~,~,~r and adopt an ordinance detennlmng the speelal
benefit to each lot and the amount of the assessment for each lot. Such assessment
shall be due and payable upon completion and acceptance of the street unless
othe~'wies specked in the ordnance. Upon apphcat~on by the landowner, the
asse,~,nent may be made in five (5) equal installments w'&h interest es allowed by
]aw over a five (8) year perkxi. All assessments shall bear htterest at the highest
rate allowed by law fur such assessments fi'om the date due end payable.
(3) Unless special c~cumstances are found to ~ and est forth m the essesumeui
ordinance, the City will pay one-thud (1/3) of the paving cesta of the street. The
remaming two-tlurd (2/3) paving costs will be paid by the abutting property owners
proportionately on a per foot frontage ba~s. Fu~her, m the event that the curb and
0utter are constructed and installed, each abutting property owner shall pay one
hund~d percent (100~) of the par side cest of curb and gutter of each abutting lot.
(4) The owner of any lot wluch abuts to the s~de of a street proposed for paving or
repaying, or beicg considered for assessment, shall be entttled to request a s~de lot
reductfen. Such owner shall make a w~ttten request fur such a reduction to the C~y
Engineer prior to the second hearing prowded for hereto, and the City Engineer
shall rewew the circumstances and location of the lot and the improvements
thereon. If the City Engiceer shall ce~ify thereafter to the City Council that no side
lot access or re-subdsnmon ~s anticipated or reasonably expected, the owner of
such lot shall be entitled to a tweuiy-five percent (25%) reduction of the normal
assessment of such lot. A lot shall be considered to abut a stroet to the side if no
access from the street being paved e~osts, and the house m addressed on another
street
(5) The City Altorney shall mat~tute suit to collect any unpaid assessments at the
request of the City Manager.
Ordmance Ne. 1971 Pa~e 6
(6)
The City Secrets~ shall present annually to the C~y ~ouncd a bstmg of past clue
and unpaid street assessments.
Sklewalks are required on both sides of all streets, with exceptions for residential streets.
(see Section ~.D.I.) S~lewall~ may be constructed on ezist~ng streets upon petition of
property owners (see subesctlon H below). Sklewalks shall be constructed in accordance
with Chapter 9, Section 8, General Requirements and Minimum Standards of
(1) Clear Wklth
If conditions warrant the constntction er placement of an obstruction Mtlun the
paved area of the sx:lewalk, the party responfl~ for placing such obstruction
w'dhin the traveled way shail ensure a clear width within the sidewalk an specified
in Chapter 9, Section 8-M.4.
H. PRIORITY IN SID,-:wALtK CONSTRUCTION
In the estabhshed and platted pail of the City, priority in mdewalk construction will be
established by the City Council, based on recommendations of the C~y Manager and City
Engineer. Lengths shall be one (1) block or more. FJmt consideration wdl be given to ma)or
streets, asccmd co,~,,~aeratJon to miner streets; however, p.o consideration will be given until
petitioned by property owners representing a percentage of the front iootage of the prop-
efly as established by policy of the City Council, and funds are av-Uat~le. The Council may,
howmmr, at its chseretmn, when a situation warrants, arrange for construction Mthout a
I. ASSESSMENT FOR SIDEWAI,K CONSTRUCTION
In the established and platted part of the City, the nss,~q,~tent to the propen'y owner for the
standard sidewalk coastmction shall be established by policy of the City Council.
J. BIKEWAYS
(1) C-eneral
Bikeways ~ be mqubed in accordance with the Bflm~vay Master Plan. Bikeway
hc~illias are planned and iocated to integrate with the existing City street and Park
system. The facilitJns am strategJc~y located on pfinsufly a denumd barns to
miningze their numbers and to provide a bikeway to certain areas or neight~rhoods
within the City.
The developer shall be rnsponsfble for the coet of lastall~ bikeway faci~es,
including the c~t for signs and pevement markings. If adcbtional right-of-way or
pavement section ~s nece~-~,~y to install a b~eway, the Oily may pa.,rios)ate m the
cost to install bfl~eway fucililies in a manner mmilar to ovemize pamc~)at,,-,n on
streets.
K. DRI~t~wAY ACC~.SS lOCATION AND DESIGN POI,ICY
(1) General
(a) It shall be unlawful for any pemon to cut, break, or remove any curb along
a street except as herein authm'lzed.
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(.b) It shall be unlawful for any person to consmict, alter, or extend, or pen'tut
or cause to be constructed, altered, or extended any ch'~veway approach
which can be used only as a parking space or area between the curb and
prnmte property.
(c) Th~s section shall be deemed to be supplemental to other sections
regulating the use of pubhc property, and in case of conflict, this section
shall govern.
(d) Adequate sight dmtance shall be provided for a passenger motor vehicle
making a left or zight turn exiting ft~om a ctnveway. This determination shall
be made by the City ~--ng~neer or ~ d,~ ~'jnee.
(e) The spect~lcatlons and guidehnes set ~orth m this policy am to be apphed
to d.Y'b~ways provJdJ~ &cc~ to o. olil.q~l'cial a.~d i~,~lt~?a~lil¥ de~glOpltl~ttm.
Single family and duplex residential driveways are excluded from this policy
unless othexwise indicated.
(f) As determined by the City Engineer, engineering Judgmem shall overrkie
the recoxnmended dimensions set forth In this policy if warranted by
specific tt*afflc condit~ons.
l.,ocation of Driveway Access
(a) In making a determination as to the location of ch~veway acc~. the City
Engineer shall consider:
The charactemtzcs of the proposed use;
(it) The existing traffic flow conditions and the future traffic demand
anticipated on the development and the adjacent steer system;
(hi) The location of the propet'ty,
(tv) The s~ze of the property;,
(v) The orientatton of structures on the site;
(vi) The number of di4veways needed to accommodate anticipated
tm.lilt;
(vii) The number and location of driveways on existing adjacent and
opposite properties;
(vat) The location and carrying capactty of Intezsectiorm;
(tx) The proper geometp.~ destgn of driveways;
(x) The spacing between opposite and adjacent driveways;
(xx) The internal c~rculation between driveways; and,
(xii) The speed of the adjacent roadway.
Driveway access to a.~tenals shall not be permitted for pa~kmg or loading
areas that requmm backing maneuvers in a publ~ st~,et right-of-way.
Ordinance No. 1971 Page 8
Driveway access to collector st~ts for commercml or mnltdamfly
developments shall not be pemulled for parking or loading areas that
require backing maneuvers in a public street right-of-way.
(c)
One curb cut shall be allowed for access to single family and duplex
reeidentml tracts. Mare than one curb cut may be allowed upon approval
by the Clly Er~nenr or l~s designee.
For cerner tracts, access to resldantial tracts shall be token from the lesser
street. Access notes on phts shall supersede tlus requirement. The
determination as to the lesser (or greater) street shall be based on
AASHTO criteria for functional stMet c~tlon.
No cuts through a left turn rese~'o~r of a me~q~n,~ shall be permitted m order
to provide for left turn movements to driveway approaches.
(f) Driveways in right turn lane trans3tJon areas shall not be permitted.
When a commercial or multiinmfly de3~lopment abuts more than one public
street, access to each abullmg street may be allowed only if the following
criteria are met.
It ~q demonstrated that such access ts required to adequately serve
driveway volumes and will not be detr]mantal or unsafe to traffic
operations on public streets. The City Engineer or his desl0nee
may require the subn~tsl of a t~ffi~ study which demonstrate~ that
such access ~q reqmred.
The nummum requ3rements for corner clearance for nommerclal or
mnltifamtly driveways are met.
Spacing of Driveway Access
Application of the driveway access location and desert policy requires
identification of the funct~onnl classification of the street on wl~ch access ts
requested and then applying the appropriate spacing requh~ments. The
City of College Station Streets are c~ as follows:
(n) Minor AllerJa];
(~J) Co]lector; Mid,
(iv) Lccnl Street.
Major allerml, llnser al'term], and collector stMets In the C~ty of College
Station are indicated on the Thorougldure and Transportation Improvement
Plan. The functiorml clnsmfinat~on of any street in the City no~ indicated es
an arterial or collector street on th~ plan shall be determined using the
functional street classification defined by the American Aesoe~ation of State
l-li~hway and Transportation Offictsls (A~SH?O) 'green book', A Policy on
Geometric Destan of HJahwavs and Streets
Driveway access spacing shall be measured from the center line of the
proposed driveway pavement to the nearest edge of the r(~adway of the
adjacent or oppostte driveway or street as indicated in Figure 1.
Ordinance No 1971 Page 9
Figure I
DRIVE SPACING
Proposed
Drive
Opposite lbght Driveways shall be located no closer than the minimum
requirements of Table 1.
Table 1
Ooue~e Riaht ("Downstrean~ Drive Spacma
Minimum Spacino' Desnable Spacing
~eet) (Feet)
Major Axlerial 300 400
M~nor Auerml 225 3~0
Collector 175 300
I.,ocal St~et 125 9.26
(e)
Additional oppemte right spacing over and above that set fmlh in Table 2
may be required d it is determined by the C]ly En~neer or his designee
that there ia Jns-~lent left turn queue storage or weave maneuver area
between the opposite right and proix~,ed dflveway. Tins determination
shall be made under peak t~" cond]l~ona.
(f) A minnnum of one hundred twentylfiVe feet (125') shall be required for
Opl::,:~aite left Dnves rot all street classifications
Ordinance No. 19"/1 Pa~e 10
(~)
(h)
If the centerlme of an opposite drive is less than fifteen feet (15') from the
centerhne of the proposed drive, the drives form an Jntemectxon and tile
minmtum spacing requirements shall apply for the closest drive.
Adjacent dnvas shall be located no cleaer than the nunimum requirements
of Table 2.
Table ~
Ad}acent Drive S~acina
Minimum Spacing Desirable Spacm~
(Feet) (Feet)
Major Arterial 275 350
Minor Arterbl 230 3O0
Collector 18~ 235
local Street 150 190
(4)
(i) Freeway Frontage Road Access and l~ocation Requirements:
(i)
Driveways shall not be closer than two hundred fifty feet (250') from
an exit ramp as measured from the striped gox~ of the exit ramp to
the centerlme of the dxt~.
Driveways shall not be closer than one hundred feet (100') from un
entrance ramp as measured from the striped gore of the entrance
ramp to the centerline of the drive.
Driveways shall be located in accordance with the 'Opemtmun and
Procedures Manual' publ=hed by the Texas Department of
Tmasportation, Sact~oas 4-601 and 4-602.
(iv)
Permits shall be approved by the l~ent Eno~ineem Office of the
Texas Department of Transportation, in conjunction with approval
by the City Engineer.
(v) These gmdelinas apply to existing and planned interchanges.
(vt)
In adchtion to ramp spacing, driveways on fl*ontage roads under the
Jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Transportation shall also
meet the other requirements of this chapter as major arterial streets.
Corner Clearance
(a)
No residential driveway approach shall be cmmtrunted witlun thifly feet
(309 of the corner of a street intemecflolt. This measurement shall be taken
from the mtemection of property lines at the corner.
At intemectleas of a.,lenaJs with channel=ed right turn lanes with yield
control, a corner clearanne distance in accordance with those Mt forth in
Figure 2 shall be requ]Md for the first downstream driveway when adjacent
spacing requirements can't be met due to la~k of frontage and all means to
acqmre shared access drives or cross access easements have been
exhausted. This dmtance shall be nmasured from the channellzed median to
the nearest edge of the proposed driveway as indicated in FM~ure 2.
Ordinance No 1971 Page 11
Figure 2
DOWNSTREAM
Chann~
Right-Turn Lone
Radius Clearance
(:f,,.)
50 200
75 230
1 O0 275
CORNER CLEARANCE
street
street
drive
(53
Cc)
When the reqtdmments of Tables I and 2 can not be met due to ]ack of
f;ontage and all means to ~cquire sbered access driveways or cross access
easements have been exhausted, no conunercJal diiveway appmaclt may
be ]ocated closer to the corner than 78 feet on co]lector streets, 100 feet on
minor artarinls and 120 ~eet for major erto~ids. ~ measurement shall be
taken from the intersection of propen'y lines at the cmner. When these
requirements can't be met due to ]ack of frontage, the driveway may be
located such that the radius w~l begin at the farthest propen'y line.
(a)
A joint private access easement may be ~,equlred between adjacent lots
fronting on ertenal and collector streets ut order to mmJnuze the total
number of access points along these streets and to facditate traf~ flow
between lots. The location end dnueusious of said easement shall be
determined by the City Engineer.
(b)
Private cross access easements may be requn'ed across any lot frontht~ on
an arterial or collector street in order to m]nhuLus the number of access
points end facilitate access between and across individual lots. The location
and dimenmon of smd easement shall be determined by the C~ty Engineer
~'dmance No. 1971 Page
(9)
Geomemc Desian of Driveway Access
All driveways ~ meet the G]ty of College Stations Standard
SpooificaUons for Street Construction and the constzuctJon standards as set
foflh in Section 9 of the Zoning Ordinance.
(b)
Curb cuts for driveways shall not be permitted in the curb return of an
intersection.
(c)
The curb return mdb for chivuways intersecting at fight angles with the
roadway and without a deceleration lane shall be as follows:
(0
Curb return radh for Rnsidantml (Single Fanuly and Duplex)
Driveway located on local or collector streets shall be between 2.5
feet and 10.0 feet as shown in F~ure 3. FLare type refddantinl
driveways must also adhere to these dhnenslonal criteria.
RseKlentJal Driveways located on after]al streets must adhere to the
specifications set fozth in 6(c)(n)
(ti)
Curb return rad~ for Commercial and Multl-inmJly Driveways shall
vary between fifteen feet (15') and flurry feet (30') as shown in
Figure 4.
¢ilD
Curb return radfl for driveway types not included in (i) or (n) above
shall be determined by the City Engineer or his dasio'nee.
(d)
The ~wtum width of L,~b4ent]al dziveway approach, shown m Figure 3
and measured at the property line, shall not exceed twenty-eight feet
in width, while the minimum width shall not be lnss than ten feet (10') in
width.
Figure 3
RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY
str'ee!
Straight flare fo connectJ~'~
fangency polnfs of curb
return.
Approach
Width
_Max. 28'_
-- Min. 10'-
drive
//~--Curb Return Radius (R)
for Collector and Local
Streets is Maximum of
10 feet and Minimum of
2..5 feet.
C)rdinanae Na. 1971 Page 13
(e)
· the mammum width o! commercial and mult]-fanuly driveway approach ~or
two-way operaUon, shown m Figure 4, shall not exceed tkirty-six ~ (363
except that the C~ty Engineer may issue permits for dziveway approaches
greater than thnty-~c feet (28') m width on major streets to handle special
trM~c conditions. 'the minimum width of cmamerclal and multifazafly
driveway approach for two-way operation shall not be !mm than twenty-four
feet (Z4').
l~gure 4
COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY
DRIVEWAY
street
Tangen¢¥J ~'
PoTnt %~
Approach
Width
drlve
/~Curb Return Radius (R)
Maximum of 50 feet and
Minimum of 15 feet.
(0
(g)
~)
O)
?ha combination of two dztveways for residentml circ,,Im, dzivea shah not
exceed twonty-eighl feet (283.
The angle o~ dreasway approach shall be approximately ninety degrees
(90~) for two (g) way drivex and between !oz.-five degrees (48~) and
ninety degrees (90~) degrees ~ one way drives.
A minimum drlwway throat length of twenty-five feet (25') for collector
streets, ~ feet (403 for minor artedals, and fifty-five feet (BE,') for major
arterials, as shown ~n ~ 5, may be reqmmd to A11_r~W fol' traff~ entenng
the site to be stored on sfle in order to avoid a queue o! franc from the
development from being out on the roadway causing delays to the through
traffic stream. 'The driveway throat length shah be defined as the d~stance
from the street to the flint point of confl~t in the driveway.
For the benefit of traf~ safety and flow on collector and arterial streets,
access points may be required to be designed to prohibit certain types of
turning movements. Driveways not meeting the spacing guidelines in Tables
I and 2 may be d,~ed for lnnited access by the addition of a m~l~an tO
the driveway. Example~ of the types of hn~ed access driveways
~commended are shown in the APPENDIX.
Ordinance No. 1971 Page 14
F~u~ 9
DRIVEWAY
parklng I
Sfreef DTL (feel)
Collector 25
Minor Arteriel 40
Moior Arterial 55
THROAT LENGTH
first point of
conflict
represents distance from
street fo first point of
conflict.
street
O)
For the benefit ol tzatic esioty and flow on collector and afleflal streets,
tapered or channelle~d deceleratioa lanes for 3mhicles terning right into
ltigh volume or intersection type ~ys may be required ff warranted as
per the criteria est forth in the graph for warrants for right turn lanes shown
m the APPENDIX. l:k~__~ of fight-tern deceleration lanes shall be in
accordance with the AASHTO Green Book on amnli~
(0
The spac, mg requirements for driveways not meeting the
specifications in Tables I and ~- may be lmmened or wa_wed if
tapered or ehannetlzed deceleration lanes axe used.
Access points on igteflal and collector stz~eets may be requixed to be
s~gl~Ali~d 111 order to provKle safe and eific~,,nt traffic flow. A development
may be responsible for all or pail of any fight-of-way, des~o'n, hardware, and
construction cset8 of a t~ffir~- signal if it is detemuned that the signal ~s
nec,-qqltated by the tm.ifio generated from the development. The
procedures for m. gnal installation and the percent of financtal paztioipatton
reqvlxed of the development in the installat]~m of the atgztal shall be in
accordance with criteria set foflh m the City's Traffic Signal Policy
Ordinance No. 19"/1 Page 15
Street Structures
No driveway approach shall inte~-,e with municipal faailt~s such as street light or
tndllc ~ poles, signs, fire hydrants, cross waL~s, bus load~g zones, util~y poles,
fire ,,l~rm supports, d.m~tage structures, or other necessa~ street structure~. The
City Engineer is author~.ed to order and effect the removal or reconstruction of any
~y approach which ts constructed in confl~t wilh street structures. The cost
of reconstructing or relocating such driveway approaches shall be at the expense
of the abuttin~ property owner.
(a) Any plans submitted for b~9~l~lg approval which include o~ involve
d~veway approaches shall be referred to the City Engineer or his de~]nee
for approval before a bufldJn~ pen~ is issued.
(b) A w~ten driveway permit for a new development shall be not Issued or
reqvJred. Approval of driveway location and d,~ _1,~ far new properde~ and
other developments on a bl,,],-I~g plan mr s~e plan shall be considered the
(c) ~ny property owner desirin~l a new driveway approach or an lmwovement
to an exJstL~g driveway at an e~isting r,,~eatial or other prope~ shall
make applicaticm ~ a driveway permit, in writing, and d,~_nnating lite
contractor who will do the wo,rk, to the Cfly Engineer or the b11~,4~g
super'visor, accompanied by a sketch or drawing showing clearly the
driveway, parking area, or doon~vay to be connected and the location of the
nearest existing d~veways on the same and oppos~e sides of the roadway.
The City Engineer will prescribe the construct~m pro~edure to be followed.
(See the Building Code for contractor's bond and permit requirement, for
w~rk on public property.)
(d) A permil m buflding~site plan approval as per the procedure of either 8(b)
or 8(c) shall be required ~r the location of all driveways wl~h pt'ovide for
access to property, l~lveway permits will also be required for any
s~]nJ~ant stntcttue change, land use change, or propen'y bounda~
change.
(e) The driveway pen~ fee shall be set by resolution ~ the College Staten
C~y Council from lime to thue as deemed appropriate by -~ council and
shall be of an mount to cover the cost of licensing and maintaining
records.
All permits gnmted fo~ the use of public woperiy under the terms of ~
section shall be rewcable at the will of the City Council
Ordinance No. 1971 Page 16
(9)
(a)
An appeal may be taken by any person aggrieved by the decision of tho
C~ty Engineer. Such appeal shah be made vv'lthm thlmty (30) days of the date
of the notiffoatton of the decision by fihng with the City Enoineer a notice of
appeal specn',ymg the grounds thereof. The O~y Engineer shall forthw'~
tmlmmit to the PinnnJng and Zoning Corem{ms,on all the papers constituting
the record upon which the action appealed from was taken.
(b)
The Planning and Zoning Commission may authorize on appeal a variance
to the Driveway Access Location and Demgn Ordinance when such
variance will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to unique
and specml condttions not nommlly found in l_,ke a~,e. a strict enforcement
of the prceasions of the ordinance by the City Engineer would result in an
unnecessary hardslup, and so that the sprat of this ordinance shall be
oberon, ed and substantial justice done.
APPENDIX
WARRANT FOR RIGHT-TURN
DECELERATION LANES
600
500
400
300
200
100
5 10 15 20 25
DHVOR AVERACE PEAK HOUI/VOL~E OF VEHICLES
TURNING RIGHT INTO ACCESS
Ordh~ance No. 1971 Page 17
LIMITED ACCESS DRIVEWAYS
30'1 RIGHT IN,
ItI RIGHT OUT,
LEFT IN
18'~ ~,n.-~/~/ll~,~
I RIGHT IN,
fiB' rqln.~/ /~ ~-18' ,In.
R(xclius = 50 .~-,-~
· .I RIGHT IN,
*Ill RIGHT OUT,
IX ~- 18 m,n. ,
/ l~. ~ /-Radius = 50 mln.
~ ~ ~0' ~in.
¢~linance N~. 1971 Pa~e 18
PLANTING ON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
(1)
There will be no restrictions on planting and care of grass on unpaved areas, and
no permit shall be requ~d.
(2)
Obstructfons
It shall be unlawful to plant flowers, shru]:~ or trees to obstruct the v~w of or
access to fire hydrants, mail boxes, t~m,. control devices, police or fire call boxes.
(3) PennU ~imments
Other plantings will be permitted only ~f an apphcation~ together w~th a plan of
planting, has been filed wUh the City Enotneer and he m turn has tsaned a perml~
for such planting.
THOROUGHFARE AND 'I'I~NSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
(1)
A Thoroughfare and Transportation Impro~mment Plan ts hereby establ~hed for the
City of College Station, Te~S, and the area of extratenitorlal ]misdfot~on of the C~ty,
es shown on the mp dnsignated, 'City of College Station Thoroughfare and
Trsnsportatfon Improvement Plan' a copy of wlttch is mt file in the office of the City
Planner
(2)
Revision of the Co]inge Ststion Thoroughfare and Transportation lmp~vement Plan
shall be made only by amendment to this section, accompanied by a rev~ map.
PRINCIPAL STREET PROIECTION: PAYMENT OF/~SSESSMENTS
The GUy Councd may order projection of prlnc~pnl streets mto unplatted areas of the City,
in which cases the cost to adjacent property ownem will be provkled herein.
(1) When it becomes necnssa~y for the City of College Station to purchase right-of-way
grants or easements fi'om prope~y owners for the purpose of building, constructlag,
or granting new roads, streets, or ltlghways, it shall be the pohcy of the City Court-
cfi of saki CUy to assess the entue costs of constructing curbs, ~mtters, and rode-
walks and not more than nine-tenths (9/10) of the renminlng cost of such street
anprovements as shown on the estimate of costs ao~ainst the abutting property and
against the real and true owners thereof. Payment of saki assessments shall be
made ns follows:
II the property owners concerned will volunturJly convey said ~ht-of-way
to the City of College Station at the then-cun'ent appraised value as deter-
mined by a board of three (3) disinterested and q~tt~l appraisers and
apply the purchase p~'foe, to the extent needed to pay for the abuttinO
property owners' sham of the cost of improvements so constructed; then, if
any additional costs are due and owinO from the property owners niter ap-
plying the appraised value of thek right.of-way grant, these adcht~onal costs
of improvements may be paid to the City by the property ownem over a
three (3) year perkxi, w~h no interest due or payable, in equal annual m-
staUments. The first installment due and payable on or before the first day
of the first month following the passage of one (1) year from the date of the
completion and acceptance of the street or road tmprovements by the City,
and a hke installment on or before said day and month of each year there-
after until the entn'e sum ts panl.
Ordinance No. 1971 Page 19
If the abutting property owners refuse or fail to convey sa~d right-of-way to
the C~y at the cun'ent appramed value, as set out above, then the entire
cost of the improvements to u~l pmper~ ownem shall be due and payable
in full to the City on the date that said improvements are completed and
accepted by the C~ty.
If any of the annual mstsllments dascnbed m paragraph (a) above shall
become delinquent for more than ten (10) days, and tf the C~' Manager
doe~ not grant an exteas~on of time for proper cause shown, then any
b~l~nce remaining tmpaki at that tLme shall become due and payable
immedmtely and shall dxaw eight percent (8%) interest per annum unttl
(d)
The amounts paFable by the abutting property and the owners thereof shall
be assessed against such abutting property and against the real and true
owners thereof, and shall be a first and prior lien. Afte~ deducting the total
cost of curb and gutter and not more than nine-tenths (9/10) o~ all the
remaining costs of the mtprovements, the remaining csets of the improve-
ments shall be paid by the C~ty of College Station
The owners' costs as defined tn this pohcy shall be based on the minimum f~ght-of-
way width of fll~y-alx feet (fl6') and minunum wtdth of thirty--e~ght feet (38') of street
pavement as adopted by the City Council. Costs of additional w~dtha of right-of-way
and st~et pavements as requn'ed by the City Council shall be assumed by the City
c~ College Station.
DESIGN STANDARDS
All eno'ineering d~_-n of streets, sidewalks, driveway approaches, drainage stractttres, and
utJl~ias w/bin street right-of-way shall confonu to City engineering standurds.
UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
The City Engmeur is hereby authorized to grant, m wt'llmg, variancse f~om the strict apph-
cation of the pnnc~plas of this subsection; provided that he first determmos that the follow-
ing conditions are present:
(1)
The exception or variance dos~rad arises f~om pec'ld~T coad~on~ not ordina.t41y
existing in SLm~t~r dmtrk=ts in Ihe City, or due to the nattue of the business or oper-
ation on the abutting pmpen'y.
(3)
That the exception or variance dastred is not against the public interast, particularly
safety, convemence, and general welfare.
(3)
That the granting of the permit for the exception or variance wtil not adversely
affect the rights of adjacent Drope~y owners or tenants.
(4)
That the st~4ct appllcatfon of the terms of this section will not work unnecessary
hardsinp on the property owlter or tenant.
.AD. MINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(1) Ctty Enqineer Designated as Enforcement Official. Powers and Duties
(a) The Chty Engineer is dosignated as the admmmtratnm offic~a.l of the C~ty, lo
admfuJster the provts]oas of this seclion.
Orchnance No. 1971 Page 20
(b)
If the C~ty Engmeer shall find or ~f any person files wUh lure a complaint m
writing alleOmg that any of the provimons of tlus section are being violated,
he shall munechately mvnst~gate and whe~ necessa~, give written notice to
the person rnsponmbla to cease such v,.olat~ons, forthwith.
(c)
Notice may be dehvered m person or by ce~m,,d mad to molator or to any
person in charge of the propen'y where the violaUon is occurring.
Penalty for Violstion
Any person who violates or fails to comply w~th the requirements of th,,, section
shall be oallty of a misdemeanor and shall be liable to a fine of not mom than Two
Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Each day such vfolat~on shall be permitted to exist shall
constlln]e a separate offense
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful action
as may be necessary to prevent or remedy any v~olation.'
II.
That Chapter 9, Section 8, of the Code of Ordinances of the C~y of College Station relating to the
general requirements and nummum standards of d,,~ _t~n, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 8: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM
STANDARDS OF DESIGN
8-A Community Assets
In all sulxLwmions, due regard shall be shown for all natural features such as trees,
watercourzes, historical spots, and sinular community assets, which, when presex'ved,
will add attractnmnnss and value to the property.
8-B Suitabifilv of Lands
The Commlsson shall not approve the subdivision of land ~ from adequate
investigations conducted by all public a~encise concerned, it has been determined that
In the best interest of the public, the site is not suitable for platting and development
p~ of the kind proposed. Land subject to flooding and land deemed to be
topographically unsuitable shall not be platted for maidantial occupancy, nor for such
other uses as may mcroase danger to health, life, o~ property, or aggravate ep~,m,,n or
flood bA~-~rd. Such land witMn the plat shall be set aside for such uses as shall not be
endangered by periodic or occasional inundation or shall not produce unsatlsfactcuy
living conda~ons.
8-C Lame Tracts or Parcels
When land is subdivided into larger parcela rather than ordina~ building lots, such
parcels shall be arranged so as to allow for the opening of future streets and logical
further subdivisions. If the comprehensive plan of the Ciiy requires principal streets to
cross the subdivision, the fight-cf-way shah be dedicated to the public.
8-D Zonina and Other Requlatlons
No plat of land wUhm the force and effect of an existing zoning ordinance shall be
approved un]ess it conforms to such zoning or other pertinent regulations.
~n:llnance N~. 1971 Pa~e 21
~Rese~l St~oh~:~ted
There shall be no reserved stnl~ cont~lbn~ access to land dedicated or intended to
be dedicated to the pubhc.
8-F Standards
All construction on streets, alleys, or easements shall be d~Mcrn_ ed and constricted Jn
accordance with City Engineering standards and specifications, and in paflic~!~a? regard
for the street regulation section.
8-~ Streets
8-~.1 Street L, avem
Adequate streets shall be provided by the sttbdivJder such that the an'angement,
character, e2ctent, width, and grade of each shall conJorm to the comprehensive phn of
the city and shall be considered in their relation to existing ~nd planned streets, to the
topographical condJ~iosu, to the public safoty and convemence, and to their appropriate
relationship to the proposed use of the land to be sezved by such streets.
8-~.2 1~,~latln~t to ~lleinina Street Systems
Where necessary to the neighborhood patteTn, exhflng streets in adjacent or adjoining
areas shall be continued, in alignment there~h. Where adjoining areas are not subdi-
vided, the arrangement of stMets in the subdivlMon shall make proWion for the proper
projection o! streets into such areas.
8--G.3 Street Toas
Whenever possible, street Jogs with center-line offsets of 1~ than one hundred twenty-
five feet (12~') shall be ave~ded.
8-G.4 Half Streets
No half stzeets shah be platted.
8-G.$ Dead-end Streets
Dead-end streets shall be prohibited except short stubs to pernut extesuion. ?emporaly
turnarounds may be required.
8-G.6 Cul-de-Sacs
Cul-de-sacs shall not exceed six hundred feet (600') in length to mdisu point, and shall
terminate in a turnaround not less than one hundred feet (100') in ,41~,metor, with a
pavement dmmeter o! eighty feet (80').
8-~.7 Street Intersections
Acute angles between streets at thek intersections are to be avoided.
8-(~.8 PnnciDal Stzeets on Master Plan
Where subchvwion embraces a principal street as shown on the master plan of the city,
such street shall be platted to maJntain continuity m the approxnuate location as shown,
and of the type mdicated. In certain cases the city may have constructed a street
through the area to be subdtvxied, in which case the subdivider shah develop the nec-
Ordinance No 1971 Page 22
essary street intetnect~ons at lus expense, m accordance w~th the requn'ements of
chapter. The Plamung Co~n may reqmre that, where practical, renldentm.l lots
adjacent to arterlnl streets or parkways be platted or restricted so as to prevent
d~mw'ays opening into such streets.
8.~.9 Minor Streets
Minor streets shall be ~ out to d~coumge their use of through
8-G.10 Geometric Standards
Refer to street regulatktn esctlon for other reqnlratnents.
Residentm.l Collector A,-tenal Parkway Commercial
R~ght-of-way
Width 50 feet 60 feet 70 feet 80 feet 70 feet
NOTE: The above r~ht-of-way widths are based on the subdividers providing utility
easements beck of lots lacing on such streets; ff such easements are not provided, the
City Engineer will prescribe the right-of-way widths.
Pavement Width
between Curbs 27 feet 38 feet 46 feet 96 feet 46 ~eet
Traf~c l~anee 1 2 4 4 2
Parking L, anee ] 2 none none 2
Median none none 2 feet 12 feet 2 feet
Mm. Grade .4% .4% .4% .4% .4%
Max. Grade 6.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
Center-line ~t00 feet 400 feet 600 feet 800 feet B00 ~eet
Minimum Tano~nt
b/t Ctnves 50 feet 75 feet 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet
Sidewalks (See Section 8-M for reqnlrements)
8.~.11 Street Natnes
New streets shall not only be named so as to provide continu~y of existing streets, but
shall be named to prevent conflict with identical or similar names in other parts of the
City. New streets shall not be named a~ar any living person
8-~H
8-H.1 Alleys may be requu'ed at the ~ar of all lots intended to be used for business purposes
and may be provxled tn r~entJal areas.
Ordinance No. 1971 Page
~=~==ry street ~tersect]ona at lus expense, In accordance with the requ.~ements of this
chapter. The Planning Comnu.~on may reqmre that, where practical, residential lots
adjacent to erterlal streets or parkways be platted or restricted so as to prevent
driveways opening Into such streets
8..G.9 Minor Streets
Minor streets shall be t=~ out to dL-courage then use of through traffic.
8..G.10 C, eometric Standards
Refer to street regulation section for other requirements.
l~,~q;t4entia] Collector Arterial Perkwav Commercial
Right-of-way
Witith 50 feet 60 feet 70 feet 80 feet 70 feet
NOTE: The above fight.of-way wtdtha are based on the subdlvidem prowdmg utfltty
easements beck of lots facing on such streets; if such easements are not provxted, the
City Engineer will presuribe the nght-of-way widths.
Pavement Width
between Curha 9.7 feet 38 feet 46 feet 86 feet 46 feet
Traffic Lanes I 2 4 4 2
Parking l,anee I 2 none none 9.
Merllnn none none 9. feet 12 feet 9. feet
Min. Grade .4% .4% .4% .4% .4%
Max. Grade 6 0% 4 0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
Center-line 200 feet 400 feet 600 feet 800 feet 500 feet
Minimum Tangent
b/t Craves 50 feet 75 feet 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet
SKJ. ewaLks (See Section 8-M for requJrements)
8-G.I1 Street Names
New streets shall not only be named so as to pro3flde continuity of ex~sting streets, but
shall be named to prevent confhct w~th identical or sJrfltl=F names In other paris of the
City. New streets shall not be named after any hvmg person.
8-H Alleys
8-H.! Alleys may be requn'ed at the rear of all lots mtesded to be used for bnamess purposes
and may be provxted la residential areas
Ordinance No. 1971 Page 23
8-H.2
Alleys shall generally be parallel to the st~ent, shall be not !~m than twenty feet (20')
wido and shall be paved undur CJiy Engineering stsndurds. Tho right-of-way for alleys
shall be dedicated to the public.
8-H.3 Where two (~t) alleys tnte~usot, or where an alley tunm, ~dditic~3al width may be
required to allow ttm~g o! veldclus or guying of nt~y poles.
8-H.4 Dead-end alleys shall not be permitted, except where the alley is ono hundred feet
(100') or less in length.
8-H.5
In all alleys, overhead easements of at least four fset (4') hi width shall be pt'ovtded on
each side of the alley fight-of-way ovor which the aerial electric and communication
lines must hang. This easement is not required when the eleotric and communication
8-1.1 DraJna Easements
Where a subdivision is traversed by a wate~onrse, drainage way, natural c~-~,l-el or
stream, there may be required a drainage easement or right-of-way conforming sub-
Sts~tL~11~ to the ~ of such wate~coume, plus ~,rlrl#l~ual w~dth to accommodate future
needs as detemtlned by the Gity Engheer. No colmtn~tion, Jncludleg fences, sha]l im-
pede, con--t, or block the flow of watur in any easement or antural watercourus.
Such easement shall not be considered a part of the lot area ~r purposes of minimum
let raze mqmrements o~ the zoning ordinance. Drainage easements may be used for
utihtms.
8-1.2 Utility Easements
8-1.2.1
__ Each block that dous not contsin an alkP/us provided m 8-H above, shall have a ut~hty
eusement at the rear of all fots, reusrmd for the use of all utility lines, conduJl, and
equipment. These ut~ity easements shall be twenty leet (20*) in w~dth, taken ton feet
(10') from each lot where the rear of the lots abut each other, and shall be continuous
for the entbe length of a block. These easements shall be parallel us closely as
possible to the street line f~mta~e of the block.
8-1.2.2 Normal curb section shall be required where utd~ easements intersect streets.
8-1.2.3
Where ntflity easements are not theamelves straight w~thJn each block, or if the same do
not cmmect on a stre~ht coume with utility easements of adjoining blocks, then an
additional ,~foment shall be provided for the placement of guy wires en lot di~sfon
lines in order to suppofl poles set on curving or deviating rights-of-way o~ easements.
Ordmance No. 1971 Parle 24
8-I.2.4 UtLhty easements may be required acm paris of lots other than as described above
upon reconunendation of the C,ty Engineer. W~nere the p~op~sed subdnnston adjoins
an unplntted area, the full twenty foot (20') Mdth of easement may be required along
the rear of lots adjoining the unplatted area.
81.2.5 Uullly easements may be fenced ff unlocked gates are pro3flded to allow flee movement
of excavating machines, maintenance equipment, and personnel throughout the full
length of the easement.
8-1.2.6 Overhead easements required same as for alleys, see 8-H.8.
84 Blocks
Blocks generally shall be platted to provide two (2) tiers of lots with a nt]llty easement
or ~lley between them, with proper regard for drainage channels, wooded areas and
other topographical features lending themselves to attractive treatment.
Block length shall not exceed one thousand two hundred feet (1,200') in singlo-hnuly
residential areas end shall not exceed eight hundred feet (800') in other areas. In
blocks over eight hnnd.~ed feet (800') in length, there may be reqmred, near the center
of the block, an access way as hereafter defined. An access way may be requn'ed at
the end of a (~ul-de-sac to fecil~ate pedestrian traffic movement.
8-K Lots
8-I~1
__ Side lot lines wldch make acute angles with front lmas shall be avoided where
praatJcal. In general, an arrengement placing adjacent lots at r~ht angles to each
other shall be avoided.
8-K.2 lot size and setback Hues shall be m accordance with zoning requirements. L,ots
abutting on access ways shall be treated as comer lols.
8-T. Access Way
Access ways, where ~ shall have a ten foot (10') fight-of-way, derhcated to the
public. A four foot (4') sidewalk shall be ouastmcted m the center of the right-of-way
conJorming to the City Engineenng standards.
8-M.I Sidewalks shall be requn'ed on both skies of all streets having a r]~rht.of-way Mdth
equal to or greeter than sixty (60'). A mdewulk shall be required on one (1) side of all
streets with a fifty foot (50') right-of-way with the exception of cul-de-sac streets. A
sidewalk may he required ou cul-de-sac streets ~f needed to k,,.,vide through pedestrian
access. Sidewalks shall be placed w~hin the right-of-way as determined by the City
Engineer end when so specified
8-M.2 The subd~der shall construct aH sKiewalks acourdmo to one of the following
placement alternatives-
sidewalks shall be placed against the back of curb end have a minimum
paved width of SLX feet (6');
OR
mdewalks shall he placed such that a minimum mx foot (6.) buffer/green
space is maintained between the hack of curb and the inside edge of the
sidewalk. Sidewalk paved width shall be a nummum of four feel (4.) for tlus
Ordinance No. 1971 Page 25
(c)
the subdivider shall assure that these mimmums am s,,~-'ient to
meet the anticipated pedestrian demand in the area.
8-M.3
__ Given that a combination or vagation from the two placement methods as described in
Section 8-M.2 is necussa~y or desired er that an obstruction is located within the paved
area, the following cnlena must be satisfied.
(a) All radii in the transition section must he a nsalmum of ten ieet (10').
Co) All transition sections must be approved by the C,~y Engineer.
8-M.4
__ In order to provide safe and adequate access on City sidewalks, all sidewalks shall
meet nunhnum clear w~dth requirements around all obstmctious, natural or manmade,
as described herein. Clear width shall mean the d~tance as measured fl'om the outside
edge of the ohatmchon to the outside edge of the sidewaLk or from the i~,,iae edge of
the obstruction to the inside edge of the sidewalk. If the clear w~dih ~s to he obtained
between the inside edge of the stdewaLk and the obstruction, gtven that the s~dewalk
placed against the hack of curb, the clear width shall be a mmnsum o! six feet (6'). In
all other cases, the minhanm clear width shall he four feet (4').
8-M.5 All sidewalks must be constructed concurrently with the thorougldam or, g the
thorough.fare 1,, already constructed, prior to acceptance of any improvements.
8-M 6
__ Exceptions Io or panini werver of the requirements of 8-M.1. may be granted by the C~ly
Counczl upon recommendation of the Planning and Zomng Comnuss~on and when it bas
been determined that satisfactory alternative pedestrl, an ways or pedestrian/bikeways
have been or will be provided outside the normal right-of-way; or that unique
circumstances or unusual topographic, vegetative, or other natural conditions prevail to
the extent that st~iot adherence to said requirements would be unreasonable and not
consistent with the purlx~es and goals of this chapter or the comprehensive
development plan.
8-N.I C-eneral
Bikeways wi. il be reqalmd m accordance with the B~keway Master Plan. B~'eway
facilities are planned and located to integrate wuh the ex~tmg City street and park
system The faczhlius are strutegtcally located so as to minimize their numbers and to
provide bikeways to certain aresa or neighborhoods within the City.
8-N.2 ~ of Bikeways
Them am three (3) types of b~vay Iamht~us that shall be utd~zed These are sa
follows:
(1)
Bike Path, a faclhty completely separated from auto traffic and within an
independent fight-of-way or w~tlun the right-of-way of another incdJty;
B~ke lane, a facility where part of Ihe roadway or shoulder m striped,
s~gned, and marked for exclumve or prefemnt~al bicycle use and where
vehtcle parking ~s not permitted; and,
(3) B~ke Route, a fac~ty designated by s~gmag to help make motorists aware of
Ordinance No. 1971 Page 26
the p~sence of b~cycles which share the right-of-way with motor velucles
8-N.3 Bikeway l~ocation C~eria
Bikeways shall be located to integrate with the ex~stmg C~ty street and pa~k system.
Impmtant criteria used in detenuiuinll bikeway incila'y types and iocat~ons are.
(1) Safety. Existing street width.
(~t) Existing and potential demand for use.
(3) Continuity and directness.
(4) Spacing. Relatioaslup to other bikeway facffities.
(5') I~ocation of schools and other public facilities frequented by bicycle ridem
(6) Location of linear parks and greenbelts.
8-NA OeometricDes~nC~ena
All facilities shah be designed to meet or exceed standards set forth m the 'Guide for
Development of Bicycle Facilities' publfahed by the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Ofliclsls (AASHTO). Signing and pavement markings for
such facUltk,~, shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD). Geometric design c~efla for each type of bikeway facility are as
(1) Bike Routes
The placement of bike route stgnmg identi~s bicycle compatible streets that w,_U
esnm as bike routes. Bike route identification and directional ~ shall be located
and installed as indicated on the Btlmway Master Plan.
Bilm Routes prov~le an nnportant hmntkm in that they provide ior coatinmty m the
overall bikeway system. Typically most b~e routes will occur mt local and collentor
streets as they are often most compatible for bicycle use withom add~ionui
pavement. A minimum of 12.5 feet outer lane for collectom and a minimum of 13.5
feet outer lane for a~terJuis measured from the outer lane line to the top of the
gutter shall be required for bike routes. A typical bicycle compatible street ~s
shown in Figure I.
Bike route mgnmg should not end at a barrier. Information directing the hicychst
around the ban'ler should be provided.
The roadway widtl~ along w~th factors such as the volume, speed, and type of
traffic; parking condu,,',ns; grade; and sight distance should be considered when
deternunmg the feasibility of a bike route. Roadway Improvements, such as
drainage grates, railroad croesings, smooth pavements, maintenance schedules, and
uig~=t= mspoastve to bicycles, should always be considered before a roadway LS
~entified as a bike route
C)~d~nance No. 1971 Page 27
FIGURE 1
BIKE ROUTE/BICYCLE COMPATIBLE STREET
LaneN°Llne
Outer Trafllc Lane
, II
7' 141n (Ma¥ be
reduced In non--
pede~lr~an areas)
· 12 5' min. on collector streets
13.5' min. on afledal ,traefs
~'dJnance No. 1971 Pa~e 28
B~ke Lanes
The bike lane is located within the velucalar roadway in the outs]de lane and is
intended fir the exclus~e use of bicycles. Bike lanes in the City of College Station
must be developed as one-way facfllh,,s and carry tra]:~c In the same direction as
adjacent motor velucle tmff~,~. 'l'wo-way b~e lanes are not permitted because:
(1) They requh'e unconventional turns at intemectfius.
They are conducive fir bicyclists having to go the 'wrong way' and to
weave across tra~c to bike in the proper lane.
(3)
They require that b~cyclists travel m a (hrection opposite the adjacent auto
lane.
Typical bike lane d~_'.~zn and layout is illustrated in Figure 2. A one-way bike lane
against the curb requires a mmhanm of $ feet measured from the edge of
pavement, not including the gutter. The bike lane shall be delineated by a
continuous painted stripe. The ,~ifa~tond prefirential lane symbol (as designated m
MU'lCD) shall be located immedmtaly after each mteresctfin to inform motorists
tunting of the restricted nature of the lane.
At intemectJons, bicyclists proceeding slra~lht and motorists tun'dng right must
cross paths. Striping and ~ configurations whfih encourage these crossings
m advance of the intersection, in a merging hsldon, shall be preferred to those that
force the crossing in the muned]ate vicinity of the intemection. Typical treatment of
~ lanes at lntemect]oas is dlustrated in l:~gures 3 and 4.
Adequate pavement surhce, bicycles safe grate Inlets, safe railroad crossings, and
traffic sKInals responsive to the bicycbst shall be provided on roadways where bd(e
hnen are deslonated. Ra~.qed pavement markings and raised ban'iera can cause
steenng ,.l~ulties for bicyclLsts and should not be used to delineate bike lanes.
FIGURE 2
TYPICAL BICYCLE LANE CROSS SECTIONS
~hnance N~.1971 Pa~e 29
FIGURE 3
BICYCLE LANE TREATMENT AT INTERSECTIONS
Ordinance No. ll~l Page 30
FIGURE 4
BICYCLE LANES APPROACHING
RIGHT-TURN-ONLY LANES
Ihla point}
RIGHT-TURN-ONLY LANE
I
PARKING LANE BECOMES
RIGHT-TURN-ONLY LANE
.Typical I~h of
fllreugh bleyell~
OPTIONAL DOUBLE RIGHT LANE BECOMES
RIGHT-TURN-ONLY LANE RIGHT-TURN-ONLY LANE
Ordmance No. 1971 Page 31
(i]~ Bike Paths
Bike paths are factl~ins used exclusively for bike traffic with minimal cross flow by
motor velucles. They should be located pmnazily in greenbelt areas or park-type areas.
If a bitm path is to be located in the right-of-way of an adjacent roadway there should
be a minimum of five leer (B') separating the bike path from the roadway.
The paved width and the operating w~dth required for a bicycle path are PrinmW
design considerations. Figure 5 depicts a bicycle path on a separated right-~-way.
Under most condainns, a recommended all-pa,md width for a two-directional bicycle
path is tan feet (10'). In some instances, however, a minimum of eight feet (8') can be
adequate. This mhtimum should be used only where the following c(mPlttl~ ~
(l) bicycle traffic is expected to be low, even on peak days or during peak houm (2)
pedestrian use of the facility is not expected to be more than occasional, (3) them ~
be good horizontal and veztical alignment providing safe and frequent passing
opportunfoes, (4) the path will not be subjected to maintenance velu~le loading
conditions that would cause pavement edge damage. Under cei'tain conchtions it may
be necessaw or desirable to increase the w~dth of a bicycle path to twelve feet (ll~');
for example, because of sul~tantisl bicycle ,relume, probable shared use with Jogge~
and other pedestrians, use by large maintenance vclucles, steep grades and where
bicyclists will be lflmly to ride two abreast.
FIGURE 5
BICYCLE PATH
Ordinance No. 1971
Page 3:~
The m.L, umum wxith of a one.diract~oaal lncycle path is five feet ($'). It should be
recognized, however, that one-way bioycle paths often wtll be used as two-way facilillas
unless effectr~e measures are taken to assure one-way operation. W~thout such
enforcement, it should be assumed that bicycle paths wtll be used as two-way facilities
and designed accordingly.
A minimum of two-foot width graded area should be mamtamed adjacent to both sides
of the pavement; however, three feet (3') or more is desirable to provide clearance from
trees, poles, walls, fences, gaard raj]s, or other lateral obstructions. A wider graded
area on etther rode of the bicycle path can se~e as a separnte Jogging path.
The vertical clearance to ob~traot~o~ should be a minnnum of e~ght feet (8'). However,
vertical clearance may need to be greater to permit passage of maintenance vehicles
and, in under crossings and tunnels, a clearance of ten feet (10') m desirable.
8-0 Water Supply
8-O.1 All subdivisions shall be provided with water supply and distribution systems for fire
protection and domestic use. The design of winch shall be approved and enforced by
the City Engineer m accordance wtth applicable city, state and federal statutas, codes,
City of College Statton construction spec~finations and acceptable engineering practice.
8-0.9. Public fire hydrants of Cay of College Station standard design shall be installed as a
part of the water chstrfeution system in accordance w~th apphcabfe ctty codes.
8-P Saulta~ Sewers
8-P.I All subd~usions shall be provided with an approved sanitary sewerage system, meeting
the standards of the City Engineenng department. Craved sewers of not ~ than one
hundred foot (100') radius are accepted, manholes of not over five hundred foot (BOO')
spacing.
8-P.2 If the sewerage system incledas tmatmeut inefl~tios, the pla~ must be approved by the
Texas State Departmant of Health, and subdivider mast have a permit for the discha~e
of efllueut h'om the Texas Water ~]~ttty Board, before the approval by the commfl~n.
8-O Drainaae
Drainage shall be provtded to handle runoff as calculated, street inlets for a five (5) year rain,
storm sewers for a five (5) year ram, and brkigas for a twenty-five (25) :veer rain, all as
approved by the Cay Engmeor. Water shall not be camed on the street for a cbatance greater
than a five (5) year rain w~l overflow the curb. Drainage shall be hand]ed in natural stream
channeis insofar as practical. No coastraction shall impede, consmct, or block the flow of
water m any natural or improved watercourse.
8-R Utilftv Lines
All utfltty hnes that pass under streets or alleys shall be installed before the street or alley
paved, w~h embedment, backfill, and depths as approved by the City Engineer, or the croasing
8-S ~ or Od Lines
High p~,~ure flammable gas or fuel lmas are defined as those wluch are operated or may be
expected in the future to operate at a pressure of over mxty (60) pounds per square inch.
High pressure flammable gas or fuel lines, installed on pubhc property, shall be buffed wtth a
mhmuum cover of thnty mchas (30'), and shall be marked by an aU-weather typed sign,
Ordinauce No. 1971 Page 33
installed at each creasing and at intex3mle of not mom than three hundred feet (3009. The
s~ms shall be mstulled by the ufiliiy company, state that the itne Js high preasure, and shall
name the product or products transported therein.
8-T ~
Street bo'hts, of a deoign approved by the C~ty Engineer, shall be installed at all street inter-
sectimm and acceas ways, and at not more than five hundred foot ([300') intenmle along streets.
Street l~hts consisting of pole, 1~, and wiring wMdn the poles, shall be installed by the
subdivider. Cul.de-secs mom than tluee hundred feet (300') in length shall be lighted.
8-U Einctr~c Sen, ice
A~ the option of the subd~'tder, all single phase electrk~ lines and commmucalfons lines may be
installed underground. See 9-F.I. for the coet to the subdivider to provide the underground
electric lines. Where it i8 known that overhead electric feeder lines Mil be required through
the subd.,vision, the subdivider will be required to provide a uttlity easemertt Jn the location
indicated. The subd.Jvider shall clear ail easements where overhead electric lines m'e to he
installed.
8-V Moaummtts and Corner Markem
8-V.I
All block coruem, angle points and points of cu.wse, and all comers of boundary lines
of subd..-v,.fflons shall be marked with a one-half inch (1/2') steel rod, two feet (2') m
length, set in the center of a concrete monument six inches (6') in dkameter and thifly
inches (30') deep, with the top flush w~h the finished gt'otmd su_Tface.
8-V.2
Where, due to topographic conditions, permanent structures or other conditions, the
view is obstructed between any two (2) adjacent monuments, mtermedinte monuments
shall be set as to assure a clear view between adjaceat monuments
8-V.3
Corner markem, consisting of a one-half inch (i/2') steel rod or tluee-fotutha inch (3/4")
--- pipe, two feet (2') in length, shall be driven flush with the O~'ound surhce to mark the
coflteru of oil lots.'
This ordinance shall become effectnm and be m full force and effect from and ulter ~s passage and
approval by the C~y Council and duly attested by the Mayor and City Secretm'y.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 27th day of August, 1992.
AT,ST' .,
C6hnle Hooks, City Secretary