STREET INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS
The primary goal of the Street Infrastructure Plans is to create a connected street network which offers safe and convenient access for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers and transit riders) of all ages and abilities.
The following pages outline street standards that promote a complete street system by tailoring street design to its intended users and development context. This is done via the following diagrams:
Street Regulating Plan—Other Streets with Specific Street Sections. All of the street segments marked as "Other" in the Street Regulating Plan (illustrated in the map above) have been assigned one of the specific street sections on the following pages. These street sections were carefully designed during the Civic Master Plan process to address unique site-specific considerations. As such, these street sections are specifically tailored to a unique development context and deviate from the standards enumerated in the typical street sections. In some cases, a specific street section may apply only to a portion of a single street. In other cases, a specific street section may apply to multiple streets. The applicability of each specific street section is enumerated in its corresponding table.
| C.6.22 | Ribaut Road—A (ST: 70 ft) |
|
Specific
Applicability | • Boundary Street to Bay Street. No specific street section has been designed for this portion of Ribaut. However the following elements, occurring outside of the travel lanes, should be taken into consideration. |
| Right-of-Way Width | 70 feet minimum, additional R.O.W. may be procured. |
|
Movement
(Design Speed) | Moderate Speed (35 MPH) |
|
Parking Lanes
(Width) | 8 feet if provided - this would require additional R.O.W. |
| Bike Facilities | Multi-use path on west side (would require additional R.O.W.) or sharrow |
| Sidewalk (Width) | 2 sides (6 feet minimum; 12' preferred) |
| Planter Type (Width) | Planting strip (6 feet minimum) & Planted median if R.O.W. permits (10-14 feet) |
| Street Trees | 40 feet on-center max., overstory; 24 feet on-center max., understory or palms |
| C.6.23 | Ribaut Road—C (ST: 75 ft) |
|
Specific
Applicability | • Reynolds Street to Allison Road. No specific street section has been designed for this portion of Ribaut. However the following elements, occurring outside of the travel lanes, should be taken into consideration particularly to improve pedestrian and bike safety. |
| Right-of-Way Width | 75 feet minimum, additional R.O.W. may be procured |
|
Movement
(Design Speed) | Moderate Speed (35 MPH) |
|
Parking Lanes
(Width) | n/a |
| Bike Facilities | Multi-use path on west side (would require additional R.O.W.) |
| Sidewalk (Width) | 2 sides (6 feet minimum; 10' minimum for multi-use path) |
| Planter Type (Width) | Planting strip (6 feet minimum) |
| Street Trees | 40 feet on-center max., overstory; 24 feet on-center max., understory or palms |
| C.6.24 | Ribaut Road—B (ST: 65-75 ft) |
|
Specific
Applicability | • Bay Street to Reynolds Street. No specific street section has been designed for this portion of Ribaut. The Civic Master Plan recommends a road diet from 4 travel lanes to 2 travel lanes with a center median/turn lane. This will require further study. However the following elements, occurring outside of the travel lanes, should be taken into consideration. |
| Right-of-Way Width | 65—75 feet, additional R.O.W. may be procured |
|
Movement
(Design Speed) | Moderate Speed (35 MPH) |
|
Parking Lanes
(Width) | n/a |
| Bike Facilities | Multi-use path on west side (would require additional R.O.W.) or |
| Sidewalk (Width) | 2 sides (5 feet) |
| Planter Type (Width) | Planting strip (6 feet minimum) |
| Street Trees | 40 feet on-center max., overstory; 24 feet on-center max., understory or palms |
| C.6.25 | Ribaut Road—D (ST: 70—75 ft) |
|
Specific
Applicability | • South of Allison Road. No specific street section has been designed for this portion of Ribaut. The Civic Master Plan recommends a road diet from 4 travel lanes to 2 travel lanes with a center median/turn lane. This will require further study. However the following elements, occurring outside of the travel lanes, should be taken into consideration. |
| Right-of-Way Width | 70—75 feet, additional R.O.W. may be procured |
|
Movement
(Design Speed) | Moderate Speed (35 MPH) |
|
Parking Lanes
(Width) | n/a |
| Bike Facilities | Multi-use path on west side (would require additional R.O.W.) or separate 4 foot wide bike lanes |
| Sidewalk (Width) | 2 sides (6 feet minimum) |
| Planter Type (Width) | Planting strip (6 feet minimum) |
| Street Trees | 40 feet on-center max., overstory; 24 feet on-center max., understory or palms |
The Official Street Network Plan, divided into different segments of the city, depicts the existing street network in the city, proposed streets that have been adopted as part of an existing Official Map [hereby referred to as "new adopted streets"], and new streets that are proposed as part of the Civic Master Plan process. New proposed streets that are not part of an existing Official Map, as indicated in blue on the diagrams, are non-binding and for recommendation only. See Section 7.2.1 B. for establishment and implementation details.
This diagram, showing both existing streets and new adopted streets, indicates the most significant streets and intersections in the city. The code refers to Primary and Secondary streets and Significant Intersections particularly in the District Standards (Article 2), Land Use Provisions (Article 3) and Building Design Standards (Article 4). For further definitions and applicability of Primary Streets, see the definition in Article 13.
This diagram, showing both existing streets and new adopted streets, indicates the prescribed street section for each street, based on existing conditions, future development potential and existing right-of-way dimension. New proposed streets that are not part of an existing Official Map are indicated on the second page of the diagrams for each area of the city. These are included as a guide for how development could potentially occur; they are non-binding and for recommendation only. See Section 7.2.1 for information on applicability and implementation.
Beaufort has a number of typical street designs that capture the unique vernacular of of the area. The Street Regulating Plan applies specific expectations for streetscape characteristics to every street segment in the city. Each street type identified on the Street Regulating Plan maps corresponds to a street section diagram on the following pages that establishes the specific standards for that street.
In certain instances, portions of streets have been marked as "Other" on the Street Regulating Plan diagrams. These street segments have been specifically designed with details that deviate from the typical street sections to respond to the context: specific environmental, neighborhood, or development opportunities. Each of these specific street sections are included in this chapter following the typical street sections that apply to most streets throughout Beaufort.
In some cases, a specific street section may apply only to a portion of a single street. In other cases, a specific street section may apply to multiple streets. The applicability of each specific street section is detailed in a corresponding table.
A.
Military Roads: Some streets have been identified as "Military Roads" in the Street Infrastructure Plan. These streets have been left to the discretion of their associated military authority.
B.
Overhead Utilities: It is the intention of this plan to continue the city's pursuit of the burying of overhead utilities as a part of each street improvement project where funding permits. Where lines cannot be buried, the city will continue to work with the utility providers to replace or eliminate dead lines, unused equipment, and aging poles to improve the overall aesthetics of the entire city.
The following standards shall be used in conjunction with the appropriate street section.
A.
Minimum Quantities: Street trees shall be installed according to the the street sections in C.4 and C.5.
B.
Minimum Spacing: Arrangement of and distance between hardwood trees should correspond to the expected mature spread of the trees and shall in no instance be less than:
1.
Forty feet between overstory trees.
2.
Twenty-five feet between overstory trees and understory trees.
3.
Fifteen feet between understory trees and palms.
C.
Conflict with Street Lighting: Street trees shall be located and planted so as not to diminish the effectiveness of required street lighting, and in no instance shall street lights be located closer than:
1.
Fifteen feet to overstory trees.
2.
Eight feet to understory trees.
D.
Tree Wells:
1.
In commercial areas where there is no planting strip, trees shall be provided with grates, hard surface tree wells, or other approved methods of root protection.
2.
Tree wells for overstory trees shall be as specified per street section. The ideal tree well size is 5 feet by 10 feet; however tree wells may be reduced to 5 feet by 5 feet if structural soils or silva cells are provided. Root barrier fabric is required.
3.
Tree wells for understory or palm trees shall be a minimum of 5 feet by 5 feet.
STREET INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS
The primary goal of the Street Infrastructure Plans is to create a connected street network which offers safe and convenient access for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers and transit riders) of all ages and abilities.
The following pages outline street standards that promote a complete street system by tailoring street design to its intended users and development context. This is done via the following diagrams:
Street Regulating Plan—Other Streets with Specific Street Sections. All of the street segments marked as "Other" in the Street Regulating Plan (illustrated in the map above) have been assigned one of the specific street sections on the following pages. These street sections were carefully designed during the Civic Master Plan process to address unique site-specific considerations. As such, these street sections are specifically tailored to a unique development context and deviate from the standards enumerated in the typical street sections. In some cases, a specific street section may apply only to a portion of a single street. In other cases, a specific street section may apply to multiple streets. The applicability of each specific street section is enumerated in its corresponding table.
| C.6.22 | Ribaut Road—A (ST: 70 ft) |
|
Specific
Applicability | • Boundary Street to Bay Street. No specific street section has been designed for this portion of Ribaut. However the following elements, occurring outside of the travel lanes, should be taken into consideration. |
| Right-of-Way Width | 70 feet minimum, additional R.O.W. may be procured. |
|
Movement
(Design Speed) | Moderate Speed (35 MPH) |
|
Parking Lanes
(Width) | 8 feet if provided - this would require additional R.O.W. |
| Bike Facilities | Multi-use path on west side (would require additional R.O.W.) or sharrow |
| Sidewalk (Width) | 2 sides (6 feet minimum; 12' preferred) |
| Planter Type (Width) | Planting strip (6 feet minimum) & Planted median if R.O.W. permits (10-14 feet) |
| Street Trees | 40 feet on-center max., overstory; 24 feet on-center max., understory or palms |
| C.6.23 | Ribaut Road—C (ST: 75 ft) |
|
Specific
Applicability | • Reynolds Street to Allison Road. No specific street section has been designed for this portion of Ribaut. However the following elements, occurring outside of the travel lanes, should be taken into consideration particularly to improve pedestrian and bike safety. |
| Right-of-Way Width | 75 feet minimum, additional R.O.W. may be procured |
|
Movement
(Design Speed) | Moderate Speed (35 MPH) |
|
Parking Lanes
(Width) | n/a |
| Bike Facilities | Multi-use path on west side (would require additional R.O.W.) |
| Sidewalk (Width) | 2 sides (6 feet minimum; 10' minimum for multi-use path) |
| Planter Type (Width) | Planting strip (6 feet minimum) |
| Street Trees | 40 feet on-center max., overstory; 24 feet on-center max., understory or palms |
| C.6.24 | Ribaut Road—B (ST: 65-75 ft) |
|
Specific
Applicability | • Bay Street to Reynolds Street. No specific street section has been designed for this portion of Ribaut. The Civic Master Plan recommends a road diet from 4 travel lanes to 2 travel lanes with a center median/turn lane. This will require further study. However the following elements, occurring outside of the travel lanes, should be taken into consideration. |
| Right-of-Way Width | 65—75 feet, additional R.O.W. may be procured |
|
Movement
(Design Speed) | Moderate Speed (35 MPH) |
|
Parking Lanes
(Width) | n/a |
| Bike Facilities | Multi-use path on west side (would require additional R.O.W.) or |
| Sidewalk (Width) | 2 sides (5 feet) |
| Planter Type (Width) | Planting strip (6 feet minimum) |
| Street Trees | 40 feet on-center max., overstory; 24 feet on-center max., understory or palms |
| C.6.25 | Ribaut Road—D (ST: 70—75 ft) |
|
Specific
Applicability | • South of Allison Road. No specific street section has been designed for this portion of Ribaut. The Civic Master Plan recommends a road diet from 4 travel lanes to 2 travel lanes with a center median/turn lane. This will require further study. However the following elements, occurring outside of the travel lanes, should be taken into consideration. |
| Right-of-Way Width | 70—75 feet, additional R.O.W. may be procured |
|
Movement
(Design Speed) | Moderate Speed (35 MPH) |
|
Parking Lanes
(Width) | n/a |
| Bike Facilities | Multi-use path on west side (would require additional R.O.W.) or separate 4 foot wide bike lanes |
| Sidewalk (Width) | 2 sides (6 feet minimum) |
| Planter Type (Width) | Planting strip (6 feet minimum) |
| Street Trees | 40 feet on-center max., overstory; 24 feet on-center max., understory or palms |
The Official Street Network Plan, divided into different segments of the city, depicts the existing street network in the city, proposed streets that have been adopted as part of an existing Official Map [hereby referred to as "new adopted streets"], and new streets that are proposed as part of the Civic Master Plan process. New proposed streets that are not part of an existing Official Map, as indicated in blue on the diagrams, are non-binding and for recommendation only. See Section 7.2.1 B. for establishment and implementation details.
This diagram, showing both existing streets and new adopted streets, indicates the most significant streets and intersections in the city. The code refers to Primary and Secondary streets and Significant Intersections particularly in the District Standards (Article 2), Land Use Provisions (Article 3) and Building Design Standards (Article 4). For further definitions and applicability of Primary Streets, see the definition in Article 13.
This diagram, showing both existing streets and new adopted streets, indicates the prescribed street section for each street, based on existing conditions, future development potential and existing right-of-way dimension. New proposed streets that are not part of an existing Official Map are indicated on the second page of the diagrams for each area of the city. These are included as a guide for how development could potentially occur; they are non-binding and for recommendation only. See Section 7.2.1 for information on applicability and implementation.
Beaufort has a number of typical street designs that capture the unique vernacular of of the area. The Street Regulating Plan applies specific expectations for streetscape characteristics to every street segment in the city. Each street type identified on the Street Regulating Plan maps corresponds to a street section diagram on the following pages that establishes the specific standards for that street.
In certain instances, portions of streets have been marked as "Other" on the Street Regulating Plan diagrams. These street segments have been specifically designed with details that deviate from the typical street sections to respond to the context: specific environmental, neighborhood, or development opportunities. Each of these specific street sections are included in this chapter following the typical street sections that apply to most streets throughout Beaufort.
In some cases, a specific street section may apply only to a portion of a single street. In other cases, a specific street section may apply to multiple streets. The applicability of each specific street section is detailed in a corresponding table.
A.
Military Roads: Some streets have been identified as "Military Roads" in the Street Infrastructure Plan. These streets have been left to the discretion of their associated military authority.
B.
Overhead Utilities: It is the intention of this plan to continue the city's pursuit of the burying of overhead utilities as a part of each street improvement project where funding permits. Where lines cannot be buried, the city will continue to work with the utility providers to replace or eliminate dead lines, unused equipment, and aging poles to improve the overall aesthetics of the entire city.
The following standards shall be used in conjunction with the appropriate street section.
A.
Minimum Quantities: Street trees shall be installed according to the the street sections in C.4 and C.5.
B.
Minimum Spacing: Arrangement of and distance between hardwood trees should correspond to the expected mature spread of the trees and shall in no instance be less than:
1.
Forty feet between overstory trees.
2.
Twenty-five feet between overstory trees and understory trees.
3.
Fifteen feet between understory trees and palms.
C.
Conflict with Street Lighting: Street trees shall be located and planted so as not to diminish the effectiveness of required street lighting, and in no instance shall street lights be located closer than:
1.
Fifteen feet to overstory trees.
2.
Eight feet to understory trees.
D.
Tree Wells:
1.
In commercial areas where there is no planting strip, trees shall be provided with grates, hard surface tree wells, or other approved methods of root protection.
2.
Tree wells for overstory trees shall be as specified per street section. The ideal tree well size is 5 feet by 10 feet; however tree wells may be reduced to 5 feet by 5 feet if structural soils or silva cells are provided. Root barrier fabric is required.
3.
Tree wells for understory or palm trees shall be a minimum of 5 feet by 5 feet.

