(1) Streets within new TN developments shall form a general grid pattern acceptable to the public works director. In local street patterns, walkable blocks of 500 linear feet or less should be required.

(2) Major thoroughfares that are provided shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

(3) Cul-de-sacs are permitted; however, only two cul-de-sacs are permitted for projects less than 15 acres and three for projects greater than 15 acres.

(4) New TN developments must connect to existing neighboring developments where connections are provided and must provide new connections to future neighboring developments.

(5) Street standards shall be consistent with Stanwood street and utility standards (Chapter 14.14 SMC) except when a different standard is specified in this chapter.

(6) The public works director may allow for a reduction of local street width to 41 feet, based on a cross-section of two 10-foot vehicle lanes, two six-inch curbs, two five-foot planting/utility strips, and two five-foot sidewalks.

(7) Parallel parking may be provided on one or both sides of local and major streets.

(8) Alleys 12 to 20 feet in width may be utilized to provide access to residential parking at the back of residential units.

(9) Applicants shall consult with transit providers, and provisions shall be made for transit stops that will serve current, future, and potential transit lines.

(10) All TN developments shall meet parking standards of Chapter 17.105 SMC. Shared parking is encouraged where participating users have differing peak parking hours. The community development director may reduce parking requirements, when a parking study prepared by a professional transportation engineer indicates that a reduction in parking will cause no negative impacts to city streets or neighbors. (Ord. 1444 § 6, 2017; Ord. 1356 § 18, 2013; Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).