§ 16-70. Safety zones.  


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  • All parts of the street right-of-way between the curb or shoulder line and the right-of-way line along the grantee's property frontage, except the area contained in the access drive-way, shall be safety zones. Safety zones between drives shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet in length, except as provided in subsection (g) of section 16-64, and generally should be a minimum of one-third ( 1/3 ) the width of the property frontage. Curbs or posts shall be installed by the grantee as may be necessary to prohibit vehicle parking and access in safety zones. If curbs are used they shall be concrete or masonry barrier-type curbs not less than six (6) inches in height. If posts are used, they shall be round, six (6) inches in diameter with domed tops, two and three-quarters (2-¾) feet in length; they shall be installed six (6) feet apart, extending fifteen (15) inches above the ground, and shall be painted white. The barrier line nearest the street shall be on line with existing curbs, established curblines, or not less than twenty-two (22) feet from the center of the pavement; provided the city engineer or his authorized representative may require a greater distance when needed to preserve the safety and utility of the street or provide conformance with proposed street improvements.

(Ord. No. A-170, § 15, 9-19-57)