11-6-4 Private Lanes

A. Permitted; Conditions: Private lanes will be permitted only when terrain or other geographical conditions do not permit any other standard street development. All private lanes shall be negotiated with the city. Private lanes shall be governed by a signed agreement of the homeowners residing on the private lane, which agreement the city shall have power to enforce. The city, however, shall have no responsibility or liability in the maintenance, snow removal or garbage pickup on private lanes. To accommodate all properties equitably, and to serve and maintain utilities on all properties, lanes shall not be obstructed. Sidewalks, curbs and gutters and roads shall conform to the city standards. Road improvements shall also conform to the following: 1. For one or two (2) houses, the right of way shall be twenty feet (20') in width with asphalt pavement of twelve feet (12') in width minimum. No sidewalk or curb and gutter shall be required. 2. For three (3) or four (4) houses, the right of way shall be twenty six feet (26') in width with asphalt pavement of eighteen feet (18') in width minimum. No sidewalk or curb and gutter shall be required. 3. For five (5) or more houses, the right of way shall be thirty feet (30') in width with asphalt pavement of twenty-four feet (24') in width minimum. Sidewalk and curb and gutter on both sides of the road may be required. A "T" shaped turnaround approved by the fire department shall be provided sufficient for a fire truck to maneuver with a minimal amount of backing. B. Code Compliance: The subdivider shall comply with all fire, safety and beautification codes and regulations of this title. Street drainage shall be designed consistent with acceptable engineering practices and the city master plan. A garbage disposal method shall be negotiated with the city, including the solid waste department. No street signs indicating limited access will be permitted. Lanes shall be properly named as approved by the city. C. Homeowners' Agreement: The approved homeowners' agreement shall be placed with the lots affected at the time of recording by the city attorney. In addition, a recorded restriction will be placed on all lots on the private lane stating that all of the above-mentioned minimum improvements shall be complete before the city will issue any building permits for subdivided lots on the private lane. (Ord., 8-122003)