13.04.050 - COLLECTOR ARTERIALS
Standards for collector arterials are as follows: A. Function. To provide traffic movement within smaller areas or neighborhoods by collecting and distributing traffic from primary and secondary arterials to access or residential streets; these streets are located where the traffic volume is increased by the needs of nonresidential land uses or areas of high population densities where primary and secondary arterial service is unavailable; B. Right-of-way. 60' minimum, with 66' desirable; C. Driving Lanes. 40' minimum pavement width, with 44' width desirable; 8' parking lanes on both sides are allowed. D. Design Standard. Concrete curbs and gutters and storm drainage to be provided; E. Median. None required; F. Sidewalks. 5' wide minimum sidewalks on both sides; G. Access Conditions. Intersections at grade with direct access to adjacent property; H. Traffic Features. Traffic control measures as warranted, but not to encourage traffic through the neighborhood; I. Planning Features. Should be located only where a minimum of disruption to the residential uses will occur, if possible; collectors are located no closer than a quarter of a mile from all other arterials. [Prior code § 11.44.010 (part)]
