§ 82-185. Geometric design standards for streets and entrances to county or public roads including deceleration lane.

(a)

Entrance to county or public roads.

(1)

The sight distance in each direction shall be certified by a land surveyor. The sight distance shall be based on the posted speed limit of the serving road or highway as follows:

Posted Speed Limit	Sight Distance Required (In Feet)
25 or less	150
25 — 35	225
36 — 45	325
46 — 55	450
Height of eye: 3.5 feet
Height of object: 2 feet

 

Horizontal clearance must accommodate sight distance.

(2)

Surface types and widths of all roads.

(3)

Scale not less than one inch equals 20 feet.

(4)

All proposed storm drainage structures, water lines, and signage.

(5)

Radius joining road surfaces (Minimum = 50 feet or 30 feet if a deceleration lane is installed).

(Ord. of 3-27-2003(5), § 3.513; Ord. of 5-13-2004(4), § 3.513; Res. No. 06-47, 3-8-2006)