A.    Street improvements for residential construction are required when:

1.    Construction of a new single-family attached or detached structure (replacement of an existing structure is exempt); or

2.    Replacement of a single-family home increases the square feet by 50 percent or greater; or

3.    Construction of a new multifamily structure; or

4.    Increase in dwelling unit density on site (accessory dwelling units are exempt).

B.    Street improvements for commercial construction are required when:

1.    Construction of a new commercial structure; or

2.    Remodel of an existing commercial structure with an increase in floor area; or

3.    Construction that increases the dwelling unit density on site; or

4.    Construction which requires a change in type, number, or location of accessways; or

5.    Replacement of an existing structure with an increase in floor area. (Ord. 1314, 1992; Ord. 1442, 1999; Ord. 1544, 2007; Ord. 1547, 2007; Ord. 1590 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1613 § 21, 2013; Ord. 1739 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022; Ord. 1754 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)

A.    An applicant may apply for a waiver of street improvements and the option to pay a fee-in-lieu (in accordance with the City’s adopted fee structure) of constructing street improvements if one of the following are met:

1.    Located on a cul-de-sac with no existing curb and/or no existing sidewalk; or

2.    Located on a street less than 1,320 linear feet in length and not planned as a through street; or

3.    Located more than 1,320 linear feet from nearest street improvements on the same street or connecting street. (Ord. 1739 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022)

Street improvements shall be installed according to the City standards and shall be completed prior to the issuance of any occupancy permit for the new or remodeled structure or building. In unimproved areas of the City, the City Engineer may grant a time extension of the provisions of this section; provided the applicant submit sufficient security in an amount and quantity satisfactory to the City Attorney to assure payment of such improvement costs. (Ord. 1739 § 2 (Exh. B), 2022. Formerly 96.020.)