HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 5972 02/05/2001
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ORDINANCE NO. 5972
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE 2,
DEFINITIONS, Section 2.020; ARTICLE 16 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, Section 16.070;
ARTICLE 18 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, Section 18.070; ARTICLE 19, BOOTH-KELLY
MIXED USE DISTRICT, Section 19.080; ARTICLE 20, INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, Section
20.070; ARTICLE 21, CAMPUS INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, Section 21.090; ARTICLE 23, PUBLIC
LAND AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, Section 23.070; ARTICLE 31, MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS, Sections 31.010, 31.050, 31.090; ARTICLE
32, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS, Sections 32.040; 32.090; ARTICLE 34, PARTITION
STANDARDS, Section 34.030; ARTICLE 35, SUBDMSION STANDARDS, Sections 35.040 and
35.050; AND ADDING Sections 31.210 BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS, 31.220 MINIMUM
REQUIRED BICYCLE PARKING SPACES, and 31.230 BICYCLE COMMUTER FACILITIES
Whereas, The Springfield Development Code (SDC) was :adopted by the Springfield City Council
on May 5, 1986, and amendments thereto were subsequently adopted by Ordinance; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission of Springfield held a public hearing on the proposed
amendments and additions regarding bicycles on December 4, 2000, and approved the request and
recommended it to the City Council for approval; and
Whereas, evidence exists within the record indicating that the proposed amendment recommended
by the Planning Commission meets the requirements of the Springfield Development Code, and the
requirements of applicable state and local law; and
Whereas, the City of Springfield has conducted a public hearing on January 16,2001, and is now
ready to take action.
Now, Therefore, the City of Springfield ordains as follows:
Section 1. Section 2.020 MEANING OF SPECIFIC WORDS AND TERMS is hereby amended to add
the words and terms as described below:
"ACCESSW A Y. Dedicated easement or right-of-way intended to allow pedestrians and bicyclists
convenient linkages, where no public street access exists, to streets, residential areas, neighborhood activity
centers, industrial or commercial centers, transit facilities, parks, schools, open space, or trails and paths."
"BICYCLE P ARKING SPACE. A space for one standard bicycle within a lighted and secure
bicycle rack, placed in a paved area."
"BICYCLE OR BIKE LANE. A portion of the roadway which has been designated by striping,
signing and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles."
"SHARED USE PATH. A bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an
open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent right-
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of-way. Shared use paths may also be used by pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers,
and other non-motorized users."
"SIDEWALK. The portion of a street or highway right-of-way designated for preferential or
exclusive use by pedestrians."
Section 2. Section 2.020 MEANING OF SPECIFIC WORDS AND TERMS is hereby amended to amend the
definition of Bikeway as follows:
"BIKEWAY. Any road, street, path or way which in some manner is specifically designated for bicycle
travel, regardless of whether such facilities are designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be
shared with other transportation modes."
Section 3. The first paragraph of Section 16.070 OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS is
hereby amended as follows:
"Exception: In the Downtown Exception Area, all lots and uses shall be exempt from the motor
vehicle and bicycle parking space requirements of this Article. However, any voluntarily
installed parking shall conform to the design standards of this Article. Bicycle parking standards
and requirements are found in Sections 31.210 and 31.220 of this Code."
Section 4. The first paragraph of Section 18.070 OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS is hereby
amended as follows:
"The Downtown Exception Area shall be exempt from the motor vehicle and bicycle parking
space requirements of this Article, except government and/or public facilities are not exempt from
the bicycle parking requirements. Any voluntarily installed parking shall conform to the design
standards of this Code. Bicycle parking standards and requirements are found in Sections 31.210
and 31.220 of this Code."
Section 5. Section 19.080 OFF STREET PARKING STANDARDS is hereby amended as
follows:
"Motor vehicle parking standards shall be determined based upon standards for similar uses in
other districts. A traffic study may be required to determine parking needs. Bicycle parking
standards and requirements are found in Sections 31.210 and 31.220 of this Code."
Section 6. The first paragraph of Section 20.070 OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS. is
hereby amended as follows:
"Bicycle parking standards and requirements are found in Sections 31.210 and 31.220 of this
Code. The following off-street motor vehicle parking standards have been established for
Industrial Districts:"
Section 7. The first paragraph of subsection (1) Section 21.090 OFF-STREET PARKING
STANDARDS is hereby amended as follows:
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"( l) The number of required parking spaces shall be determined based upon standards for similar
uses in other districts. Bicycle parking standards and requirements are found in Sections 31.210
and 31.220 of this Code. The following specific off-street motor vehicle parking standards shall
apply."
Section 8. Section 23.070. PARKING STANDARDS is hereby amended as follows:
"Except for special uses, motor vehicle parking standards shall be determined based upon
standards for similar uses in other districts, unless they are not directly covered, in which case a
Traffic Study shall be required. Bicycle parking standards and requirements are found in Sections
31.210 and 31.220 of this Code."
Section 9. Subsection (2) of Section 31.010. MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS is hereby
amended as follows:
"(2) (a) Bicycle parking spaces shall be added to meet the numerical standards for the appropriate use or
upgraded to meet the standards set in Sections 3l.2l 0 and 3l.220 of this Code."
Section 10. Subsection (1) (n) 6 of Section 31.050. SITE PLAN REVIEW INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended as follows:
"(n) 6. Location, type and number of bicycle racks."
Section 11. The first paragraph of Subsection (9) of Section 31.190 SITE PLAN REVIEW - PARKING
AREA IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS is hereby amended as follows:
"(9) Bicycle parking shall be provided as required for the specified uses in Section 31.220, and shall meet
the standards set forth in Section 31.210. Bicycle parking provided in parking lots to meet the requirements
must be visible, accessible, and not conflict with pedestrian ways."
Section 12. Section 31.210 BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS is hereby added as follows:
"( 1) Purpose
Bicycle parking is required for most land use categories to encourage the use of bicycles by providing safe
and convenient places to park bicycles. Bicycle parking is required in most land-use districts and categories
to encourage the use of bicycles by providing safe and convenient places to park bicycles. The required
number of spaces is lower for uses that do not tend to attract bicycle riders and higher for those that do.
Additionally, some bicycle parking is required on the basis of specifically encouraging employee, student or
customer related bicycle use.
The main purpose of these design standards is to ensure that bicycle parking is convenient to cyclists in its
location and provides sufficient security from theft and damage. Long-term bicycle parking space
requirements are intended to accommodate employees, conmmters, students, residents and other persons
who expect to leave their bicycles for more than two hours. Short-term bicycle parking spaces
acconm10date visitors, customers, messengers, and other persons expected to depart within approximately
two hours.
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(2) Bicycle Parking Standards
(a) The required minimum number of bicycle parking spaces for each principal use is three
spaces. Specific requirements per use are given in Section 31.220. Additional bicycle
parking spaces may be required at common use areas. Fractional numbers of spaces shall
be rounded up to the next whole space.
(b) Each bicycle parking space shall be at least 2 by 6 feet with an overhead clearance of 7
feet, and with a 5 foot access aisle beside or between each row of bicycle parking, and
between parked bicycles and a wall or structure. (The dimensions for commonly used
bicycle racks are shown in Figure 31.21 0(2)(b )). Bicycles may be tipped vertically for
storage but not hung above the floor. Bicycle parking shall be provided at ground level
unless an elevator is easily accessible to an approved bicycle storage area. Each required
bicycle parking space shall be accessible without removing another bicycle.
(c) All required long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be sheltered from precipitation. Short-
term bicycle parking is not required to be sheltered.
(14) Direct access from the bicycle parking to the public right-of-way shall be provided with
access ramps, ifnecessary, and pedestrian access from the bicycle parking area to the
building entrance.
(3) Bicycle Parking Location and Security
(a)
Bicycle parking shall consist of a securely fixed structure that supports the bicycle frame
in a stable position without damage to wheels, frame or component and that allow the
frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack by the bicyclist's own locking device.
Bicycle parking shall be provided within a convenient distance of, and clearly visible from,
the main entrance to the building as determined by the City. Bicycle parking racks, shelters
or lockers must be securely anchored to the ground or to a structure.
(b) Bicycle parking shall be separated from motor vehicle parking by a barrier, curb, or
sufficient distance to prevent damage to parked bicycles.
(c) Where bicycle parking facilities are not directly visible and obvious from the public
right(s)-of-way, sign(s) shall be provided to direct bicyclists to the parking. Directions to
sheltered facilities inside a structure may be signed or supplied by the employer, as
appropriate. Short-term parking must be made available to the general public.
(d) Bicycle parking may be located inside a building on a floor which has an outdoor entrance
open for use and floor location which does not require stairs to access the space;
exceptions may be made for parking on upper stories within multi-story residential
buildings.
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Pedestrian Conflicts. Bicycle parking and bicycle racks shall be located to avoid conflict
with pedestrian movement and access. Bicycle parking may be located in the public
sidewalk or right-of-way where this still leaves a minimum five feet between the parked
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bicycle and the storefront and does not conflict with pedestrian accessibility.
(f)
For multi-family dwellings with required bike parking, requirements may be met through
the provision of individual garages or storage units. For housing relying on a common
garage and without storage units, bicycle racks must be provided in the garage.
(4) Motor Vehicle Parking Space Reduction Credit
(a) Bicycle parking may substitute for up to 25 percent of required parking. For every five
non-required bicycle parking spaces that meet the short or long-term bicycle parking
standards, the motor vehicle parking requirement is reduced by one space. Existing parking
may be converted to take advantage of this provision."
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31.210 (2}(b)
DIMENSIONS FOR
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Section 31.220 MINIMUM REQUIRED BICYCLE PARKING SPACES is hereby added as
Uses
31.220 Minimum Required
Bic ele Parkin S aces
Required Bicycle Parking
(Minimum 3 bicycle
spaces required unless -
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Type and % of
Bicycle
Parking
. Schools, Business or Specialized I per 5 full-time students 25% long term
Educational Training (excludes driving 75% short term
instmction)
Schools, Driving (including use of I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
motor vehicles) area. 75% short term
Schools, Public or Private (Elementary I per 8 students. 25% long term
throu h Hi h School) 75% short term
Universities or Colleges I per 5 full-time students. 25% long term
75% short term
Amusement Centers (Arcades, pool 1 per each 1000 square feet of floor 25% long term
tables, etc.) area. 75% short term
Arenas, (Both indoors and outdoors) I per 20 seats. 25% long term
75% short term
Artist Galleries/Studios I per each 500 square feet of floor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
Athletic Facilities and Sports Clubs
-- Viewing Areas I per each 280 square feet of floor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
-- Locker Rooms, Saunas Whirlpools, I per each 750 square feet offloor 25% long term
Wei ht Rooms, or G mnasiums area. 75% short term
-- Lounge or Snack Bar Areas I per each 600 square feet of floor 25% long term
area 75% short term
-- Pro Sho s or Sales Areas I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% Ion term
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-- Swimming Pools
Athletic Field, Outdoor
Ballet, Dance, and Gymnastic
Schools/Academies/Studios
Bowling Alleys
Civic, Social, Fraternal Organizations,
including Clubs and Lodges of National
Or anization
Community and Neighborhood Centers
E uestrian Academ and Stables
E uestrian Trails
Golf Course, Miniature Indoor
Golf Course, Miniature Outdoor
Golf Course, with or without country
club
Golf Driving Range
Libraries
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Museum
Parks and Playgrounds*
* Additional racks must be placed
adjacent to the facilities they serve.
Playing Courts not associated with a
ublic ark
Race Tracks, including drag strips and
o-cart tracks
Theaters, Live Entertainment
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area.
I per each 2000 square feet of floor
area.
4 s aces er field
I per each 400 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 1000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 3000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 1000 square feet of floor
area.
-0-
-0-
I per each 400 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 400 square feet of floor
area.
-0-
I per each 400 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 1500 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 500 square feet of floor
area.
Minimum of 4 plus additional spaces
if the park is developed with the
following improvements:
Playing Court: 2 spaces
Picnic Shelter: 2 spaces
Playground: 2 spaces
Playing Field: 4 spaces
Skateboard Park: 2 spaces
Restroom: 2 s aces
10% of auto spaces (minimum of 4).
I per 40 seats.
I per 40 seats.
I per 40 seats.
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75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
100% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
100% short term
25% long term
75% short term
NA
NA
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
NA
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
100% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
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listed in this or any other uses and
ermits table
75% short term
Bed and Breakfast Facilities
Homeless Shelters
100% Ion term
75% long term
25% short term
25% short term
75% long term
Hotels, Motels, Youth Hostels and I per 10 guest bedrooms.
similar businesses providing overnight
accommodations
Recreational Vehicle Parks, may include -0-
tent sites
NA
Blood Banks I per each 3000 square feet of floor 100% short term
area.
Correctional Facilities, excluding I per 20 beds. 25% short term
Residential Treatment Centers 75% Ion term
Hospitals, Clinics, or other Medical I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% short term
Health Treatment Facilities (including area. 75% long term
. mental health) in excess of 10,000
s uare feet of floor area
Hospitals, Clinics or other Medical I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% short term
Health Treatment Facilities (including area. 75% long term
mental health) 10,000 square feet or less
of floor area.
Laboratories--Medical, Dental, X-Ray. I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
area 75% short term
Meal Services, Non-Profit I per each 3000 square feet offloor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
Nursing Home. I per 15 beds 75% long term
25% short term
Plasma Centers I per 15 beds. 75% long term
25% short term
Residential Treatment Center I per 15 beds. 75% long term
25% short term
-0- NA
-0- NA
10% of auto s aces. 100% Ion term
10% of auto s aces. 100% Ion term
I per each 3000 square feet offloor 100% short term
area.
Recreational Vehicles and Heavy Tmck, I per each 4000 square feet of floor 100% short term
SaleslRental/Service area.
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Repair, includes paint and body shops
Sales, excluding recreational vehicles
and hea tmcks
Service Stations; includes quick
servicin
Tires, Sales/Service
Transit Park and Ride, Major or Minor,
only when shared parking arrangement
with other ermitted use
Transit Park and Ride, Major or Minor
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
Minimum 10 spaces, or 10% of auto
spaces, whichever is greater.
Minimum 10 spaces, 10% of auto
s aces, whichever is reater.
Minimum 10 spaces, 10% of auto
s aces, whichever is reater.
100% short term
100% short term
100% short term
100% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
Transit Station, Major or Minor
All Personal Services Uses, except I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
Barber, Beauty, Nail, Tanning Shops area. 75% short term
and
Laundromats
Barber, Beauty, Nail, Tanning Shops I per each 2000 square feet of floor 25% long term
area 75% short term
. Laundromats, Self-Service I per each 2000 square feet of floor 25% long term
area 75% short term
Churches, Synagogues, and Temples, I per 40 fixed seats or 60 feet of 100% short term
including associated residential bench length or every 200 square
stmctures for religious personnel feet where no permanent seats or
benches are maintained in main
auditorium (sanctuary or place of
worshi ).
One-Family Dwelling -0- NA
Secondary Dwelling (Either attached or -0- NA
detached from primary one-family
dwellin on same lot)
Rowhouse (One-Family on own lot -0- NA
attached to adjacent residence on
separate lot with garage or carport
access to the rear of the lot)
Duplex (Two-Family attached on same -0- NA
lot)
Triplex (Three-Family attached on same I per dwelling. 100 % long term
lot)
Four-Plexes (Four-Family attached on I per dwelling. 100 % long term
. same lot)
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Multiple Family (3 or more dwellings on
same lot)
Manufactured Home Park
Controlled Income and Rent Housing
where density is above that usually
permitted in the zoning yet not to exceed
150%
Assisted Livin & Da Care
-- Assisted Living (5 or fewer people
living in facility and 3 or fewer outside
em 10 ees on site at an one time)
-- Assisted Living (6 or more people
livin in facili )
-- Da Care (3 - 12 eo Ie served)
-- Da Care (13 or more eo le served)
Rooms for Rent
-- Boardin and Roomin House
-- Campus Living Organizations,
includin Fraternities and Sororities
-- Single Room Occupancy
-- University and College Dormitories
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Agricultural Machinery
Rental/Sales/Service
Appliance Sales/Service
Boats and Watercraft Sales/Service
Convenience Stores
Equipment, Light, Rental/Sales/Service
Equipment, Heavy, Rental/Sales/Service
includes tmck and tractor sales
Furniture and Home Furnishing Stores
Garden Supply/Nurseries
Garden Supply/Nurseries, including feed
and seed stores
General Merchandise (includes
su ermarkets and de artment stores)
HardwarelHome Improvement Stores,
includes buildin material and su lies
Liquor Stores
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Manufactured Dwellin
I per dwelling.
I per 400 square feet for common-
use buildin s
I per dwelling.
-0-
I per 10 employees
I per each 4000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 3000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 4000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 4000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 3000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 6000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 3000 square feet of floor
area.
I per each 3000 square feet of floor
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100% long term
NA
100% long term
NA
100% long term
NA
100% Ion term
100% Ion term
100% long term
100% long term
100% long term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term'
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% long term
75% short term
25% Ion term
. Sales/Service/Re air area. 75% short term
Medical Equipment and Supplies I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
Office Equipment and Supplies I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
Plumbing Supplies and Services I per each 6000 square feet of floor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
Regional Distribution Center I per each 6000 square feet of floor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
Retail Trade when secondary, directly I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
related, and limited to products area. 75% short term
manufactured, repaired, or assembled on
the develo ment site
Storage Facilities, Household/Consumer -0- NA
Goods
Storage Facilities, Household/Consumer -0- NA
Goods, enclosed
Shopping centers with at least 2 or more I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
businesses and at least 50,000 square area. 75% short term
feet of ross floor area.
Specialty Stores (examples include-gift, I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
com uter or video store) area. 75% short term
Stora e Facilities -0- NA
Warehouse Commercial Sales I per each 6000 square feet of floor 25% long term
area 75% short term
. All Uses in Utilities and -0- NA
Communication
Category, except for Broadcasting
Studios
Broadcasting Studios, Conunercial and I per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
Public Education area. 75% short term
Building Maintenance Services I per each 3000 square feet of floor 100% short term
area.
Catering Services I per each 3000 square feet offloor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
-0- NA
landfills -0- NA
-0- NA
-0- NA
-0- NA
-0- NA
I per each 3000 square feet of floor 100 % short term
area.
Photographers' Studios I per each 3000 square feet of floor 100 % short term
area.
Picture Framing and Glazing I per each 3000 square feet of floor 100 % short term
. area.
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Printing, Blueprinting, Duplicating 1 per each 3000 square feet of floor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
Publishing Services 1 per each 3000 square feet offloor 25% long term
area. 75% short term
Temporary Activities -0- NA
Train Stations 1 per each 3000 square feet of floor 75% long term
area. 25% short term
Upholstery Shop 1 per each 3000 square feet of floor 100% short term
area.
Veterinarian Services 1 per each 3000 square feet offloor 100% short term
area
Wildlife Care Center 1 per each 3000 square feet of floor 100% short term
area
Section 14. Section 31.230 BICYCLE COMMUTER FACILITIES is hereby added as follows:
"Businesses with changing rooms and showers facilities or other additional amenities that encourage
bicycling or other alternative modes of transportation by employees or patrons may be eligible for a
reduction of Transportation System Development Charges if the City Engineer determines a decrease in
vehicle trips will result."
Section 15. Subsection (1) (c) and (d) of Section 32.040 SIDEWALK AND PLANTER STRIP
STANDARDS are hereby amended as follows:
"(1)
(14) To provide safe, convenient and direct access for pedestrians and bicyclists to adjacent
residential areas; transit stops; neighborhood activity centers, including schools, parks,
shopping centers, and other commercial and industrial areas; or where required by adopted
plans. The Director shall require the dedication as public right-of-way and improvement of
accessways to connect to cul-de-sacs, or to pass through blocks, except for the following
instances:
(a) there is an existing building or conditions on an abutting property that makes the
accessway impractical;
(b) there are slopes in excess of 30 percent;
(c) and/or the property borders on the Urban Growth Boundary.
(15) Accessways shall comply with the following design standards:
1. In the case where an accessway is proposed for only bicycle and/or pedestrian travel,
the right-of-way shall be a minimum of 12' wide paved with either asphalt concrete or
Portland Cement concrete.
2. In the case where an accessway is proposed as a secondary access for emergency
vehicles or in combination with bicycle and/or pedestrian travel, the right-of-way shall
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be 20' wide with the 10' wide paved area specified above and with two additional 5'
areas that may be turf block, grass crete or other similar permeable material on a base
of gravel capable of supporting fire equipment weighing 80,000 pounds. Street
lighting and/or site lighting standards shall be located at the ends of the accessway to
provide lighting in the accessway. The minimum lighting for accessways is 0.2
footcand1es with an average of 0.4 footcandles and a Uniformity Ratio of 6: 1. Any
street light installed in an accessway must be a city approved decorative street light.
The light standard shall not be installed within the 12-foot paving area and shall be
within a public utility easement or right-of-way.
3. Accessways shall be constructed in accordance with specifications contained in the
ODOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The Director shall also require improvements to
existing unimproved accessways on properties abutting and adjacent to the property to
be divided and/or developed. Where possible, the improvements to unimproved
accessways shall continue to the closest public street or developed accessway. When
possible, accessways may also be employed to accommodate public utilities."
Section 16. Section 32.090 BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN TRAILS. is hereby amended as follows:
"(I) Developments abutting existing or proposed bikeways identified in the TransPlan or Springfield
Bicycle Plan shall include provisions for the future extension of these facilities through the dedication
of easements or rights of way. The developer shall bear the cost of bikeway improvements except
when other property owners are benefited, other equitable means of cost distribution may be
approved by the City. Minimum width for striped on-street bike lanes shall be 5 feet. Independent
shared-use paths shall have a minimum width of 12 feet for two-way traffic.
4. Developments abutting existing or proposed pedestrian trails identified on the adopted Willamalane
Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Plan shall provide for the future extension of such
pedestrian trails through the dedication of easements or right of way. The developer shall be
responsible for trail surfacing, as approved by the Willamalane Parks and Recreation District or the
City, as appropriate. Trails shall be cC!nstructed to allow for adequate drainage and erosion control.
(3) In dedicating an easement or right-of-way for public trails, the owner shall demonstrate compliance
with the following criteria:
(a) Trail easements or rights-of-way shall be 25 feet. This standard may be reduced if the
Planning Director finds this standard to be impractical due to physical constraints. In all
cases the adopted easement or right-of-way must accommodate trails built to the standards
adopted by the City.
(b) Trail easements or rights-of-way shall allow for future construction of trails in accordance
with specifications as to width and surfacing as contained in the ODOT Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan.
(c)
Trail easements or rights-of-way shall be located within a site in such a manner as to allow
the trail to be buffered from existing and proposed dwellings on the site and on adjacent
properties, and to maintain the maximum feasible privacy for residents.
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Trail easements or rights-of-way shall be located within a site so that future trails
construction will avoid parking and driveway areas and other activity areas which might
conflict with pedestrian movements.
(4) Site area included within a trail easement or right-of-way shall be counted as a portion of the
landscaped and open space area required for the proposed development."
Section 17. Subsection (6) (13) and 14 of Section 34.030 TENTATIVE PLAN DRAFTING
REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended as described below:
"( 6) The location and widths of all existing and proposed sidewalks, including the location, size and type
ofplantings and street trees in any required planter strip; accesssways; pedestrian trails; and shared-
use paths.
(13) The location, design, and number of required bicycle parking spaces.
(14) The following additional information shall be submitted with the Tentative Plan:
(a) A brief narrative eXplaining the purpose of the proposed partition and the existing use of
the property.
(b) For common wall partitions with an existing structure, a copy ofa housing inspection
obtained through the Community Services Division.
(c) A draft of proposed restriction and covenants affecting the partition.
(d) rfthe applicant is not the property owner, written permission from the property owner
shall be required."
Section 18. Subsection (7) of Section 35.040 TENTATIVE PLAN DRAFTING REQUIREMENTS IS
hereby amended as described below:
"(7) The locations and widths of all existing and proposed sidewalks and accessways, including the
location, size and type ofplantings and street trees in any required planter strip; pedestrian trails;
and shared-use paths."
Section 19. Subsection (4) of Section 35.050 TENTATIVE PLAN CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL is hereby
amended as described below:
"(4) The request as conditioned fully conforms with the requirements of this Code pertaining to: lot size
and dimensions, the efficient provision of public facilities and services, safe and efficient motor vehicle,
bicycle and pedestrian movement, and consideration of natural features."
Section 20. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed
a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not effect the validity to the
remaining portions hereof.
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ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this .ML day of February
2001, by a vote of ~ for and ~ against.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this ~day of February 2001.
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