New Franklin Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks: Rights-Of-Way Design ordinance (§ 410.080)

A. The widths of right-of-way for streets and alleys and the improved width of roadways within such rights-of-ways, unless modified by the Commission because of unusual conditions or circumstances, are established as follows:

1. Collector streets. The right-of-way shall be at least fifty-five (55) feet wide, provided however, a right of-way of sixty-five (65) feet will be required when topographic conditions make the wider right-of-way necessary for the proper installation of the street, sidewalks and utilities. The improved roadway shall be at least thirty-five (35) feet wide (face-to-face of curb).

2. Residential streets. The right-of-way for a residential street shall be at least fifty (50) feet wide, provided however, a right-of-way of sixty (60) feet will be required when topographic conditions make the wider right-of-way necessary for the proper installation of the street, sidewalks and utilities. The improved roadway shall be at least thirty-two (32) feet wide (face-to-face of curb). Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum right-of-way radius of fifty (50) feet and a minimum paved area radius of forty (40) feet (face-to-face of curb).

3. Alleys. The right-of-way for an alley shall be at least twenty-four (24) feet wide and the improved roadway shall be at least twenty (20) feet.

B. The minimum residential street slab thickness shall be six (6) inch Portland cement concrete or in accordance with Section 510.020 of the Municipal Code with Portland cement concrete curb and gutters. Residential street intersections shall be rounded with a radius of fifteen (15) feet for right angle intersections. All other intersections radii shall be as approved by the Board. All developers shall be required to meet this minimum requirement regardless of the street classification. Additional design requirements above the minimum specified herein shall be the responsibility of the City.

C. As a minimum, sidewalks shall be provided on each side of all new collector streets and on one (1) side of all new residential streets. The sidewalk thickness shall be four (4) inch Portland cement concrete. The minimum sidewalk width shall be forty-two (42) inches. All sidewalks shall be inclined at the intersections for ease of use by the elderly and to accommodate wheelchairs.