(1) Thoroughfares shall be provided consistent with the Future Transportation System Map and the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

(2) Interconnected streets that form a grid pattern internally and connect with existing and proposed streets in conformance with the Future Transportation System Map shall be provided in for all developments. Walkable blocks of 500 linear feet or less are required.

(3) New MB-II developments must connect to existing developments where connections are provided and shall provide new connections to future neighboring developments.

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

(5) 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.

(6) Alleys 12 to 20 feet in width shall be utilized to provide access to parking in rear of buildings. The planning director may authorize the use of drive aisles for certain projects where greater benefit is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the director.

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

(8) All new MB-II developments shall meet parking standards of Chapter 17.105 SMC. Shared parking is encouraged especially where participating users have differing peak parking hours.

(9) All access points shall have a median separation feature delineating ingress and egress lanes. Medians shall be landscaped per SMC 17.145.110. (Ord. 1356 § 19, 2013; Ord. 1335 § 2, 2013).