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Attachment A J.Half Streets: Half streets shall be prohibited. Wherever a half street is adjacent to a tract to be subdivided, the other half of the street shall be platted within such tract. In cases where the entire right of way has been dedicated to the public but the property of the owner and subdivider is located on one side of such street, the owner and subdivider shall be required to grade the entire street in accordance with the plans to be approved by the Public Works Director under the provisions of Section 1102.07, but the owner and subdivider shall only be required to deposit payment for one-half of the Public Works Director's estimated costs of the improvements required under this Title. Building permits shall be denied for lots on the side of the street where the property is owned by persons who have not entered into an agreement with theCity for the installation of the improvements required under this Chapter. K.Reserved Strips: Reserved strips controlling access to streets are prohibited. (Ord. 216, 7-5-1956; amd. 1995 Code) (Ord. 1358, 1-28-2008) The following minimum dimensional standards shall apply to all existing City and private roadways when newly constructed or reconstructed. All local residential streets must be constructed to a width of 32 feet from the face of curb to face of curb. In cases where this width is impractical, the City Council may reduce this dimension, as outlined in the City street width policy. However, for purposes of emergency vehicle access, no street shall be constructed to a width less than 24 feet. In order to preserve the minimum clear width, parking must be restricted according to subsection A of this Section. A.Signage Requirements: "No parking" signs shall be installed in accordance to the following: 32 feetParking permitted on both sides of the street (no signs needed). 26-32 feetNo parking on one side of the street (signs on one side). 24-26 feetNo parking on both sides of the street (signs on both sides). B.Right-Of-Way Width: For City streets, the right of way shall be in accordance with Section 1103.02 of this Chapter. County Roads must comply with the Ramsey County right-of-way plan. State highways must comply with the Minnesota State Highway Department right-of-way plans. C.Cul-De-Sacs: If there is not a looped road system provided and the street is greater than 200feet in length, an approved turnaround shall be constructed. 1.Length: Cul-de-sacs shall be a maximum length of 500 feet, measured along the center line from the intersection of origin to the end of right-of-way. 2.Right-Of-Way: Cul-de-sac right-of-way shall extend at least 10 feet outside of the proposed back of curb. 3.Standard Design: The standard cul-de-sac shall have a terminus of nearly circular shape with a standard diameter of 100 feet. 4.Alternatives to the Standard Design: An alternative to the standard design, to accommodate unusual conditions, may be considered by the Public Works Director and shall be brought to the City Council for approval based on the Public Works Director’s recommendation. 5.Islands: As an option, a landscaped island may be constructed in a cul-de-sac terminus. A minimum clear distance of 24 feet shall be required between the island and the outer curb. No physical barriers which would impede the movement of emergency vehicles shall be allowed within the island. No parking shall be allowed inacul-de-sacterminus witha landscaped island unless reviewed and recommended for approval by the Fire Marshal. (Ord. 1358, 1-28-2008) A.Alleys: Where permitted by the City Council, alley rights of way shall beat least twenty (20) feet wide in residential areas and at least twenty four (24) feet wide in commercial areas. The City Council may require alleys in commercial areas where adequate off-street loading space is not available. B.Pedestrianways: Pedestrian rights of way shall be at least twenty (20) feet wide. (Ord. 216, 7-5-1956; amd. 1995 Code) Page 12 of 17