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the algebraic difference in the percent of grade of the two (2) adjacent slopes. For minor streets, the minimum length shall be seven and one-half (7 1/2) times the algebraic difference in the percent of grade of the two (2) adjacent slopes. F. Minor Streets: Minor streets shall be so aligned that their use by through traffic will be discouraged. G. Street Jogs: Street jogs with center line offsets of less than one hundred twenty five feet (125') shall be prohibited. H. Intersections: It must be evidenced that all street intersections and confluences encourage safe and efficient traffic flow. I. Alleys: Alleys are not permitted in residential areas unless deemed necessary by the City Council 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 (1/2) 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 the City 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) 1103.021: MINIMUM ROADWAY STANDARDS: 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 thirty two feet (32') 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 twenty four feet (24'). 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 feet Parking permitted on both sides of the street (no signs needed). 26-32 feet No parking on one side of the street (signs on one side). 24-26 feet No 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 two hundred feet (200') in length, an approved turnaround shall be constructed. 1. Length: Cul-de-sacs shall be a maximum length of five hundred feet (500'), measured along the center line from the intersection of origin to the end ofright-of--way. Page 3 of 4