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prohibited. H. Intersections: It must be evidenced that all street intersections and confluences encourage safe and efficient traffic flow. � Alleys: Alleys are not permitted in residential areas unless deemed necessary by the City Council. Cul-De-Sacs: Cul-de-sacs shall be a m,a��uxn length of five hundred feet (50Q'), measured along the center line from the intersection of origin to end of right of way. Each cul-de-sac shall have a terminus of nearly circular shape with a minimum right-of-way diameter of one hundred twenty feet (120'). K. 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 properiy of tl�e 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 depositpayment for o�e-hal�(112} 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 properiy is owned by persons who have not entered into an agreement with the City for the installation of the improvements required under this Chapter. L. Reserved Strips: Reserved strips controlling access to streets are prohibited. (Ord. 2�6, 7-5-1956; anxd. 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, �,arki�ng must be restricted according to subsection A of this Section. . Sigi�age Requirements:''��.�?�i�� 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. Rig1��-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-wayplans. C. Cul-De-Sac Design: If there is not a looped road system provided and the street is greater than two hundred feet (200') in length, there shall be a cul-de-sac or other approved turnaround. Cul-De-Sac Diameter Necessary Ri,g�t of Way 100 feet 120 feet Standard 80 feet 100 feet only if conditions are met. Final approval must come from Public Works Director D. Reduction In Right of Way Cul-De-Sac Dimensions: If the following criteria are met, the Public Works Director may approve a reduced right of way or alternate cul-de-sac design. In all cases, the minimum cul-d� sac diameter shall be eighty feet (80') for purposes of emergency vehicle access. l. Excessive impact to adjacent properties - encroachment on home or principal structure. 2. Impact to ponding areaslwe��ands - requiring pond or wetland alteration. 3. Restrictions of existing right of way - substandard right of way less than standard sixty feet (60'). E. Alternatives to The Cul-De-Sac: The following turnaround design may be substitutedfor the standard cul-de- sac design: . Islands In Cul-De-Sac: As an option, a landscaped island may be constructed in a cul-de-sac. A clear distance of twenty four feet (24') minimum 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