9-2-4-11 Existing and proposed streets

9-2-4-11: EXISTING AND PROPOSED STREETS:

1. Conformance With Master Plan: All streets shall be laid out in conformance with the Breckenridge comprehensive plan. Where such is not shown on the comprehensive plan, the arrangement of streets within a subdivision shall either:

a. Provide for the continuation or projection of existing arterials or major collector streets in adjacent areas.

b. Conform to a plan for the area or neighborhood recommended by the town to meet a particular situation where topographical or other conditions make continuance or conformance to existing streets impracticable.

a. All subdivisions shall have frontage on and vehicular access from an existing dedicated street or highway.

b. Such street or highway shall be suitably improved so as to provide for safe circulation, comply with the engineering regulations, and shall be capable of accommodating the increased traffic generated by the subdivision.

c. When land fronting on an existing street or an unaccepted street is proposed for subdivision and the street does not meet the construction standards and right-of-way width required by town standards, the town may require dedication of additional right-of-way and construction of improvements by the subdivider.

a. Streets that are appropriately related to the general topography of the land are encouraged. Steep grades and sharp curves shall be avoided. Large cut and fill areas shall be avoided through alternative placement or retaining walls if necessary. The use of retaining structures is encouraged when they will significantly reduce the grading and other site disturbance including tree removal. In cases where retaining structures are used they must be constructed from sturdy, dark natural materials, such as boulders, or engineered structures faced with natural rock or other material, which will blend with the surrounding area. It is further encouraged that landscaping be placed on the downhill side of retaining structures to screen the visibility of such structures when viewed from off site. Specific standards which shall be followed are contained in the Breckenridge engineering regulations.

b. All streets shall be properly related to specific traffic generators, such as industries, business districts, schools, churches and shopping centers, to population densities and to the pattern of existing and proposed land uses.

c. Minor collectors and local streets shall be laid out to discourage use by through traffic, to permit efficient drainage and utility systems, and to require the minimum number of streets necessary to provide convenient and safe access to the property.

d. The gridiron street pattern need not be adhered to, and the use of curvilinear streets and loop streets is encouraged where such use will result in a more desirable layout. In general, dead end streets are discouraged because of problems with snowplowing and the provision of emergency services. If approved, dead end streets shall include a circular or hammerhead turnaround complying with the engineering regulations.

e. Proposed streets shall be extended to the boundary line of the tract to be subdivided, unless prevented by topography or other physical conditions, or unless, in the opinion of the town, such extension is not necessary or desirable for the coordination of the layout of the subdivision's streets with existing or proposed streets.

f. Where the town determines the street pattern for a proposed development should connect to an existing, proposed or previously laid out street or right-of-way, the town may require the extension and construction of the street or right-of-way by the subdivider to assure a safe, efficient circulation system.

g. In business and industrial developments, the streets and other accessways shall be planned in connection with the grouping of buildings, and the provision of alleys, walks, parking areas and truck loading and maneuvering areas, and so as to minimize conflict of movement between the various types of traffic, including pedestrian.

a. Arrangement of Roads: The arrangement of streets shall provide for the continuation of existing or proposed streets between adjacent properties when such continuation is necessary for convenient movement of traffic, effective fire protection, efficient provision of utilities, and/or where such continuation is compatible with the Breckenridge comprehensive plan.

b. Temporary Dead End Roads: A temporary cul-de-sac or hammerhead turnaround complying with the engineering regulations shall be provided on all temporary dead end streets, with the notation on the subdivision plan that land outside the normal street right-of-way shall revert to the abutting property wherever the permanent street is constructed. The town may limit the length of temporary dead end streets in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, and shall discourage temporary dead end streets in excess of 600 feet.

i. Where a road does not extend beyond the boundary of the subdivision and its continuation is not required by the town for access to adjoining property, the town may require the reservation of appropriate easements to adjacent property to accommodate drainage facilities, snow stacking areas, pedestrian or bicycle traffic, or utilities.

ii. Where cul-de-sac or dead end roads are allowed, the design and length of the street shall be in compliance with the engineering regulations.

5. Bridges, Crossings, Culverts and Other Public Improvements: All bridges, crossings, culverts and other public improvements of primary benefit to the subdivider, as determined by the town, shall be constructed at the expense of the applicant.

B. Classification and Design: All streets shall be designed and constructed by the subdivider at no cost to the town in accordance with the classifications and design standards in the engineering regulations.

1. Reservations: The town may require the reservation of the full right-of-way for any existing or proposed street and may require the construction of all or part of the facilities within the right-of-way required for the appropriate classification.

2. Widening and Realignment of Existing Streets: Where a subdivision borders an existing street or when the Breckenridge comprehensive plan indicates or the town determines a need for realignment or widening of a street that would require use of some of the land in the subdivision, the subdivider may be required to improve and dedicate at his expense such areas for widening or realignment of such streets. Such frontage streets and other streets shall be improved in accordance with the engineering regulations and dedicated by the subdivider at his own expense to the full width as required by this chapter; provided, that if the subdivider owns land on only one side of said street, he need only realign that side and only improve one-half (1/2) of the necessary width, including all bridges, crossings and culverts required by the town.

3. Perimeter Streets: No new perimeter half streets shall be permitted in new subdivisions. (Ord. 23, Series 1992; amd. Ord. 40, Series 2006; Ord. 2, Series 2020; Ord. 3, Series 2022)