30.24.010 General requirements.
The following regulations shall pertain to all development unless exempted pursuant to SCC 30.24.005 or more specific regulations are established within this chapter:
(1) Road networks and their associated stormwater facilities shall be designed and constructed according to titles 30 and 13 SCC, the EDDS and any other applicable local, state and federal requirements.
(2) The overall road network, including stormwater drainage facilities associated with a road network element shall be subject to approval of the county engineer, except when these powers are delegated to the department pursuant to SCC 13.01.020(3) and (4).
(3) Road network elements shall be connected pursuant to SCC 30.24.020.
(4) Road network connectivity, including the extension of opened or unopened right-of-way that abut a proposed development, shall be required unless the county engineer determines that unique circumstances of the site make extension of the road network impractical or infeasible. Unique circumstances of the site may include topography, the surrounding road network, soils, hydrology, or maintenance requirements.
(5) Internal road networks shall be designed to provide:
(a) Access and circulation that comply with SCC 30.66B.420;
(b) Emergency vehicle access consistent with the requirements of SCC 30.24.100 and 30.53A.512; and
(c) A connected road network rather than long, irregular loops with deadends and cul-de-sacs, except as provided for in SCC 30.24.010(4).
(6) Maintenance of private road network elements shall be the responsibility of:
(a) The applicable owners;
(b) A homeowners association; or
(c) Any other legal entity made up of all benefited property owners.
(7) Building and structural setbacks from road network elements shall be required pursuant to chapter 30.23 SCC unless otherwise modified.
(8) All privately owned road network elements, except for a drive aisle or driveway, shall be located in a tract or easement.
(9) All road network elements shall be clearly identified on site plans. (Added by Amended Ord. 12-049, Oct. 3, 2012, Eff date Jan. 1, 2013).