The purpose of this chapter is to:

A. Carry out the comprehensive plan with respect to development standards and policies.

B. Insure that natural features of the landscape, such as landforms, natural drainage-ways, trees and wooded areas, are preserved as much as possible and protected during construction.

C. Promote energy conservation and efficiency in development through site planning and landscaping.

D. Promote and maintain healthy environments and minimize development impacts upon surrounding properties and neighborhoods. (Ord. 619, 2003)

A. The standards set forth in this chapter shall apply to partitions; subdivisions; planned unit developments; commercial and industrial projects; single-family dwellings, duplexes, and multi-family structures. Developments outside the city which will tie into or take access from city streets, or increase the flow or change the point of discharge to the city storm drainage system shall be subject to the improvement standards set forth in this title to the extent necessary to mitigate the impacts to these systems.

B. The application of these standards to a particular development shall be modified as follows:

1. Development standards that are unique to a particular use, or special use, shall be set forth within the district;

2. Those development standards which are unique to a particular district shall be set forth in the section governing that district.

C. No public works construction shall be undertaken until an agreement is executed between the developer and the city specifying the period within which required improvements and repairs shall be completed, as well as referencing the terms and conditions under which the city has approved the development. The agreement shall be in the form acceptable to the city attorney. (Ord. 619, 2003)

Standards for the provision and utilization of public facilities or services available within the city of Carlton shall apply to all land developments in accordance with the following table of reference. No development permit shall be approved unless the following improvements are provided for prior to occupancy or operation, or unless future provision is assured in accordance with Chapter 17.216.

Legend:

No = Not required

Yes = Required

C = Conditional, as noted:

C-1 Fire Hydrants for Commercial, Industrial Expansions, or Residential Uses: One or more fire hydrants are required as per the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code or if adequate fire flows are not available to the site. If the existing water lines are insufficient to provide adequate fire flows, water lines shall be upgraded to provide sufficient capacity at the developer’s expense.

C-2 New Single-Family Dwellings or Duplexes: Are responsible for sidewalk construction across all property frontages including curb and gutter where necessary. In addition, if so required by the city engineer, a three-quarter street improvement to city street standards for all boundary streets (See Section 17.128.050).

C-3 Street Improvements for Commercial or Industrial Expansions: The city will require improvement to full city standards when the use meets any of the following criteria:

a. The expanded use generates an average of 100+ trips per day as documented in the Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation engineers or other qualified source; or

b. The expanded use includes at least weekly shipping and delivery trips by vehicles over twenty thousand (20,000) pounds gross vehicle weight; or

c. The subject use expands by at least twenty-five (25) percent.


(Ord. 647 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2006: Ord. 619, 2003)

The design of all improvements within existing and proposed rights-of-way and easements, all improvements to be maintained by the city, and all improvements for which city approval is required, shall comply with the requirements of the most recently adopted Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction in the City of Carlton. (Ord. 619, 2003)