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Title 18
Chapter 44
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND ACCESS
Sections:
18.34.010 Streets, General
18.34.020 Street and Road Dedication
18.34.030 Intersections
18.34.040 Street Names
18.34.050 OffMsite Street and Road Standards
18.34.060 Street Improvement Standards
18.34.070 Street Lighting
18.34.080 Sidewalks
18.34.090 Access
18.34.100 Street Vision Triangle
18.34.110 Transportation Pathways
18.34.120 Public Transportation
18.44.010 Streets, General
The arrangement, type, extent, width, grade, and location of all streets shall be considered
in their relation to existing and planned streets, to topographical conditions, to public convenience
and safety, and to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such streets. The design
standards contained in these regulations shall apply to all construction, reconstruction and paving
of streets.
A. Relation to Undeveloped Areas. When a proposed development adjoins
undeveloped land and access to the undeveloped land would reasonably pass
through the new development, streets within the proposed development shall be
arranged to allow the suitable development of the adjoining undeveloped land.
Streets within the proposed development shall be constructed to the boundary lines
of the tract to be developed, unless prevented by topography or other physical
conditions, in which case a subdivision variance must be approved by the City
Commission.
S. Relation to Developed Areas. The developer shall arrange the streets to provide for
the continuation of streets between adjacent developed properties when such
continuation is necessary for the convenient movement of traffic, effective provision
of emergency services, and efficient provision of utilities.
C. Separation of Through and Local Traffic. Where a development abuts or contains
an existing or proposed arterial or collector street, the developer may be required
to provide frontage roads, reverse frontage with a reservation prohibiting access
along the rear property line, screen planting, or such other treatment as may be
necessary for protection of residential properties and to afford separation of through
and local traffic.
D. Distance Between Parallel Rights~OfMWay. Where a development borders on or
contains a railroad, limited access highway, canal, ditch, or stream right~of~way, the
developer may be required to provide a street approximately parallel to and on each
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side of such right~of~way at a distance suitable to allow for the appropriate use of
the intervening land. Such distances shall also be determined with due regard for
the requirements of approach grades and future grade separation.
E. Dead~End Streets. Dead~end streets shall comply with City design specifications
and standards, and with any cityMadopted Uniform Fire Code. No dead~end streets
longer than 150 feet shall be permitted without an approved turn around. Where
streets terminate, the developer shall provide a cul~de~sac at the terminus. Where
it is planned that a dead~end street will be extended in the future, a temporary
cul~de~sac shall be provided. All approved turnarounds shall be signed as no
parking.
1. "T" turnarounds, in~lieu of a temporary culMdeMsac, must be specifically
approved by the City Engineer. "T" turnarounds shall include two straight
backup lengths of 45 feet each to accommodate city fire trucks. All other
design requirements shall be established by the City Engineer.
F. Local Streets. Local streets shall be laid out to discourage speeding.
G. Half Streets. Half streets are prohibited except when they are essential to the
development, are beneficial to the city, or when the City Engineer is satisfied that
the half of the street will be dedicated to the public when the adjoining property is
developed. Half streets must be approved by the City Engineer, and when adjacent
to unannexed land, the County Road Office. When an existing half street is
adjacent to a tract to be developed, the undeveloped half of the street shall be
provided with the new development.
H. Second or Emergency Access. To facilitate traffic movement, the provision of
emergency services and the placement of utility easements, all developments shall
be provided with a second means of access. If, in the judgment of the Development
Review Committee (DRC), a second dedicated right~of~way cannot be provided for
reasons of topography or other physical conditions, the developer shall provide an
emergency access, built to the standards detailed in these regulations.
1. This proVision may be waived or conditionally waived by the DRC.
I. Cul-de-sacs. CulMde-sacs are generally prohibited. The City Engineer may consider
and approve the installation of a culMdeMsac only when necessary due to topography,
the presence of critical lands, access control, adjacency to parks or open space, or
similar site constraints. Pedestrian walks shall be installed at the end of culMdeMsacs
where deemed appropriate.
J. Bridges and Culverts. Culverts or bridges shall be provided and installed by the
developer where drainage channels intersect any street right~of~way.
1. Bridges. Bridges shall be built to Montana Department of Transportation
H~20 load standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Gallatin
County Road Office and the City Engineering Department.
2. All culverts shall, at a minimum, extend across the entire improved width
of the street cross section. The size and length of the culvert and the
amount of backfill over the culvert shall be determined by a registered
professional engineer, when determined necessary by the City Engineering
Department.
a. Each culvert or other drainage facility shall be large enough to
accommodate potential runoff from upstream drainage areas.
The minimum capacity of a culvert shall be equivalent to a circular
diameter of 15 inches.
K. Encroachment Permits. The subdivider shall be required to obtain encroachment
permits for all access to state highways.
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L. Traffic Control Devices. Street signs and other traffic control devices shall be
installed at all intersections and any other location required by the City of Bozeman.
The location, size, shape and height of all traffic control devices shall comply City
of Bozeman requirements, and shall conform with the Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) and the City of Bozeman Modifications to Montana Public
Works Standard Specifications.
M. Sight Distances. The alignment of all streets shall provide adequate sight distances
based on design operating speeds. (Ord. 1645 S 1, 2005)
18.44.020 Street and Road Dedication
A. General. All streets or alleys within, or providing access to, the proposed
development shall be dedicated to the public, be private streets to be owned and
maintained by an approved property owners association, or, if the criteria of this
section are met, be a public street easement.
1. Public Street Easements. Public street easements shall:
a. Be approved by the City Attorney's Office;
b. Be recorded in the County Clerk and Recorder' office; and
c. Clearly grant to the public an unrestricted right of ingress and
egress from a public street to the property to be subdivided.
2. Private Streets
a. Private streets may be required to have a public access easement
if deemed necessary by the City.
b. If a private street is proposed, the project shall be reviewed as a
planned unit development. However, development proposals
containing private streets shall be exempt from the PUD review
requirement if:
(1) A local private street is proposed and the street would
comply with the city standard right-ofMway requirement of
60 feet and the standard back~of~curb to back~of~curb
width of 31, 33, or 35 feet; or
(2) A local private street is proposed and the street would
comply with the city standard right~of~way requirement of
60 feet. The back-ofMcurb to back~of~curb width could
vary from city standards, provided that:
(a) A permanent funding source, such as the
levying of assessments against all properties
within the development, for street maintenance
is established and the funding levels will be
adequate for all future private street
maintenance; and
(b) The developer signs a waiver of right to protest
the creation of SIDs or other perpetual legal
instrument, acknowledging that the City will not
assume dedication and/or maintenance of the
streets unless the street is brought up to city
standards or the property owners have agreed
to an assessment to fund improvements
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required to bring the street up to city standards.
The developer shall record the waiver or other
legal instrument, at the time of final plat
recordation, or prior to issuance of building
permits if no final plat recordation is required;
c. Documented proof of adequate maintenance funding and
scheduling, for all private streets, shall be provided, subject to S
18.72.040. (Ord. 1645 S 1, 2005)
18.44.030 Intersections
A. The following requirements apply to street intersections:
1. Streets shall intersect at 90~degree angles except when topography
prohibits this alignment. In no case shall the angle of an intersection be
less than 60 degrees to the center line of the street or road being
intersected.
2. Two streets meeting a third street from opposite sides shall be offset at
least 125 feet for local roads and 300 feet for arterials or collectors.
3. No more than two streets may intersect at one point.
4. Intersections of local streets with major arterials or highways shall be
subject to S 18.44.090.
5. Intersections shall be designed to provide adequate visibility for traffic
safety based on the designed operating speeds of the intersecting
roadways.
6. Hilltop intersections are prohibited, unless no alternatives exist.
Intersections on local streets within 100 feet of a hilltop are prohibited.
Intersections on arterial and collector streets within 200 feet of a hilltop are
prohibited. If no alternatives to a hilltop intersection exists, additional traffic
control devices shall be required.
7. The grade of approaches to major highways shall not exceed 5 percent.
8. Any street which intersects a paved minor collector or greater street shall
be paved for at least 75 feet from the existing edge of pavement. (Ord.
1645 S 1, 2005)
18.44.040 Street Names
A. The following requirements apply to street names:
1. New streets aligned with existing streets shall have the same name as the
existing streets.
2. All street names must be approved by the Gallatin County Geographic
Information Systems and City Engineering Department priorto preliminary
and final plat or plan approval in order to avoid duplication and confusion
with names of existing streets and roads. (Ord. 1645 S 1, 2005)
18.44.050 Off-site Street and Road Standards
A. All offMsite streets and roads providing access to the proposed development shall
meet the following standards:
1. Right~of~way width and construction standards contained in this title, the
Bozeman Area Transportation Plan 2001 Update, the City of Bozeman
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Design Standards and Specifications Policy, and the City of Bozeman
Modifications to Montana Public Works Standard Specifications shall
apply.
2. Access streets and roads which are not on the City's or County's road
maintenance system shall be dedicated to the public or shall have a public
easement which meets the criteria of this chapter. (Ord. 1645 S 1, 2005)
18.44.060 Street Improvement Standards
All street improvements shall be designed by and constructed under the supervision of a
professional civil engineer, registered in the State of Montana, and shall meet or exceed the
right~of~way and construction standards adopted by the City (including but not limited to an
adopted transportation plan or specifications manual) and required for the type of street to be
constructed.
Plans and specifications for all public or private streets (including but not limited to curb,
gutter, storm drainage, street lighting, and sidewalks), shall be provided to and approved by the
City Engineer. The developer shall provide professional engineering services for construction
inspection, post construction certifications, and preparation of mylar record drawings. The plans
and specifications shall be approved and a preconstruction conference shall be conducted before
any construction is initiated on the street improvements.
A. Surfacing. A pavement design report, based upon specific site soil data and
design~year traffic loading conditions, prepared by a professional engineer, or other
qualified professional approved by the City Engineer, shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for approval prior to plan and specification submittal if using the
self~certification process or with the plans and specifications if using the standard
process. Pavement design shall be in accordance with the City of Bozeman Design
Standards and Specifications Policy and the City of Bozeman Modifications to
Montana Public Works Standard Specifications.
B. Alleys. In subdivisions where alleys are proposed, a 20Mfoot wide right~of~way shall
be provided. The driving surface of the alley shall be 16 feet wide and shall be
improved with gravel.
1. Subdividers may elect to pave subdivision alleys provided that adequate
stormwater facilities are available.
2. Alleys shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the City of
Bozeman Design Standards and Specifications Policy and the City of
Bozeman Modifications to Montana Public Works Standard Specifications,
and subject to approval by the City Engineer.
C. Traffic Progression. Traffic progression will be of paramount importance.
Consequently, all potential intersections with signals will be placed on quarterMmile
points unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
D. Level of Service Standards. Streets and intersection level of service "C" shall be
the design and operational objective, and under no conditions will less than level of
service "0" be accepted. All arterial and collector streets and movements on
intersection approach legs designated as arterial or collector streets shall operate
at a minimum level of service "C". The design year for necessary improvements
shall be a minimum of fifteen years following construction of said improvements.
E. Timing. The installation of street improvements shall comply with the timing
requirements of Chapter 18.74. (Ord. 1645 S 1,2005)
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18.44.070 Street Lighting
A. Standards. For street lighting standards, please refer to S 18.42.150
B. Timing. For the timing of street lighting improvements, please refer to S
18.74.030.8.3. (Ord.1645 S 1,2005)
18.44.080 Sidewalks
A. General. City standard sidewalks (including a concrete sidewalk section through all
private drive approaches) shall be constructed in all developments on all public and
private street frontages, except for alleys. The requirements of the City of Bozeman
Design Standards and Specifications Policy and the City of Bozeman Modifications
to Montana Public Works Standard Specifications shall apply.
B. Sidewalks Adjacent to Public Lands. The developer shall install sidewalks adjacent
to public lands, including but not limited to, parks, open space, and the intersection
of alleys and streets or street easements.
C. Timing. The following requirements regarding the timing of the installation of
sidewalks shall apply:
1. For subdivision improvements, please refer to S 18.74.030.B.2.
2. For site development improvements, sidewalks shall be installed prior to
issuance of an occupancy permit or shall be subject to an approved
improvements agreement and financially guaranteed, as specified in
Chapter 18.74. (Ord. 1645 S 1, 2005)
18.44.090 Access
A. General. All final site plans and plats shall contain a statement requiring lot
accesses to be built to the standard contained in this section, the City of Bozeman
Design Standards and Specifications Policy, and the City of Bozeman Modifications
to Montana Public Works Standard Specifications.
1. Lot Access Standards. The drive approach shall be constructed in
accordance with the City's standard approach, which includes a concrete
apron, sidewalk section, and drop-curb.
a. A city curb cut and sidewalk permit must be obtained from the
Engineering Department prior to installation of the approach.
2. Access shall comply with any city~adopted Uniform Fire Code.
B. Drive Access From Improved Public Street, Approved Private Street, or Alley
Required
1. For purposes of this code, "improved" public street, approved private
street, or alley means and includes:
a. Any street or alley within the city constructed to a standard which
meets or exceeds standards established by this title, the City of
Bozeman Design Standards and Specifications Policy, and the
City of Bozeman Modifications to Montana Public Works Standard
Specifications;
b. Constructed public streets which may not meet current city
standards but which are constructed to a standard that has
historically provided an adequate level of service to adjacent
properties, which level of service would not be degraded as a
result of a pending development proposal.
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2. Unless otherwise allowed by this title, all lots shall be provided with legal
and physical access via one of the following options:
a. Twenty~five feet of frontage on a public or approved private street;
b. Twenty~five feet of frontage on a public or approved private street
AND an improved alley; or
c. Twenty~five feet of frontage on an improved alley AND a
greenway corridor or trail corridor with public access. This option
may require additional improvements to the alley to accommodate
emergency access, snow removal and storage, and the provision
of utilities. The alley may also require signage for the provision of
emergency services.
C. Drive Access Requirements
1. Drive accesses are required for commercial parking lots and parking lots
for residential developments subject to the site plan review procedures of
Chapter 18.34. Parking areas for residential developments subject to the
sketch plan review procedures of S 18.34.050, may take access directly
from an improved public street, approved private street or improved alley
as defined in Subsection (B)(1) of this section with access provided
according to the provisions of S 18.46.020.D.
2. All drive accesses installed, altered, changed, replaced, or extended shall
comply with the following requirements:
a. Residential
(1) Residential lots shall not have direct access to arterials
or collectors, unless the standards contained in Table
44~3 are complied with;
(2) Single~household drive access openings shall not
exceed 24 feet in width measured at the right-ofMway line
and 30 feet in width measured at the curb line. All
residential complexes for fewer than four households are
considered single~household residences for the purpose
of this section;
(3) Adjoining accesses for townhouses shall not exceed a
combined total of 40 feet in width. Townhouses with
physical separation between drive access shall be
reviewed as single~household drive access. For the
purposes of this section, physical separation means a
landscaped area greater than or equal to 10 feet in width
between paved areas and extending from the front line
of the building to the right~of~way line; and
(4) Residential complexes with four or more dwelling units
shall be considered commercial (nonresidential)
establishments for the purpose of S 18.44.090.C, except
that separated parking facilities for individual townhouse
units shall be considered the same as singleMhousehold
parking facilities.
b. Nonresidential
(1) Commercial drive access widths shall be a maximum of
35 feet measured at the inside edge of the drive access
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extended at its intersection with the projected curb line of
the intersecting street. Two~way drive access shall be a
minimum of 24 feet and one-way drive access shall be
a minimum of 16 feet.
(2) Industrial drive access widths shall be a maximum of 40
feet measured at the inside edge of the drive access
extended, at its intersection with the projected curb line
of the intersecting street. Two~way drive accesses shall
be a minimum of 24 feet and one-way drive accesses
shall be a minimum of 16 feet.
c. Drive accesses for all multiple tenant commercial buildings or
complexes/centers, or industrial drive accesses shall be set back
a minimum of 15 feet from the adjacent property line unless such
drive access is approved as a shared drive access.
d. Drive accesses to drive~in theaters, stadiums, racetracks, funeral
homes, or uses generating very heavy periodic traffic conflicts
shall be located not closer than 200 feet to any pedestrian or
vehicular entrance or exit to a school, college, university, church,
hospital, pUblic emergency shelter, or other place of public
assembly.
e. All commercial and industrial drive accesses on arterial streets
shall have 15~foot return radii unless otherwise approved by the
Director of Public Service. All commercial and industrial drive
accesses on other streets may have either return radii or
depressed curbs. The minimum radius allowed is 4 feet.
D. Spacing Standards for Drive Accesses
1. General
a. Consolidation of access points onto public streets, to achieve a
distance between access points in excess of the minimum
standards in this section, is desired and shall be considered
during all levels of site plan review.
b. For the purposes of this section public or private access means
any street, alley, driveway, or other point of vehicular access to a
publicly controlled street.
c. The distance between public and/or private accesses on a public
street shall be measured between the right~of~way line for pUblic
accesses and the nearest inside edges of private accesses
according to the following distances specified in Subsections 2
and 3 below.
d. Subsection D of this section does not apply to single~household,
duplex, or triplex structures on individual lots.
2. Standards for Development Approved Before July 10, 2002. The
provisions of this section apply to development proposals receiving
preliminary approval by the final decision making body prior to July 10,
2002.
a. Distance from Intersection. Public or private access distance
from street intersections shall be subject to the following minimum
dimensions:
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Table 44-1
Access Located on Arterial Access Located on Access Located on Local
Streets Collector Streets Streets
Distances from Distances from Distances from
Intersection Intersection Intersection
Nearest Residential Commercial / Residential Commercial / Residential Commercial /
Intersecting Street District Industrial District Industrial District Industrial
District District District
Arterial 150' 200' 100' 150' 40' 100'
Collector 150' 150' 40' 150' 40' 80'
Local 100' 150' 40' 100' 40' 80'
Note: All distances shall be measured from the inside edge of the access, extended at its intersection with the projected
curb line of the intersecting street, to the right-of-way line, along the street frontage right-of-way line See Figure 18.44.090
in Appendix A.
b. Distance Between Public and/or Private Accesses Standards.
The distance between public and/or private accesses shall be
subject to the following minimum dimensions:
Table 44-2
Access Located on Arterial Access Located on Access Located on Local
Streets Collector Streets Streets
Residential Commercial/ Residential Commercial / Residential Commercial /
Minimum Spacing District Industrial District Industrial District Industrial
District District District
Partial Access 1 80' 150' 60' 80' 40' 60
Full Access' 100' 150' 100' 150' 40' 80'
Minimum 60' 100' 60' 80' 40' 60'
Separation
7 Partial access includes right turn in and out only.
2Full access allows all turn movements, in and out.
3. Standards for Development Approved after July 10, 2002. This section
shall apply to all development receiving preliminary approval after July 10,
2002. These standards apply to the minimum distance between public
and/or private accesses and intersections and the minimum distance
between public and/or private accesses and other public and/or private
accesses:
Table 44-3
Access Located on Arterial Access Located on Access Located on Local
Streets Collector Streets Streets
Average Spacing In All Districts Residential District Residential District
Partial Access 1 315' 150' 40'3
Full Access' 660' 330' 40'3
Minimum 315' 150' 40'
Separation
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2Partial access includes right turn in and out only.
Full access allows all turn movements, in and out.
3Accesses on local streets shall be at least 150 feet from an intersection with an arterial
E. Number and Location of Drive Accesses
1. Single~household uses shall be limited to one drive access per street face,
except on properties abutting arterial streets in which case shared
accesses, or driveways facilitating the turning of automobiles on~site, shall
be required.
2. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, drive accesses may not
be located closer than 5 feet to any side property line, unless shared
access with the adjoining property is approved.
F. Shared Drive Access. The City desires and encourages sharing access drives, as
defined in Chapter 18.80 between separate parcels.
G. Access Approval Required. All drive accesses shall be approved by the City
Engineer for width and location.
H. Deviations from Property Access Standards
1. Some of the standards listed in Subsections C through E of this section,
may be relaxed by the City Engineer if it is shown during the development
review process that more efficient design can be accomplished without
jeopardizing the public's health, safety, and welfare, the intent of this title,
or the intent of the City's growth policy.
2. Deviations from access standards shall be approved at the discretion of
the City Engineer.
3. Commercial developments (including residential complexes for four or
more households) which may not be able to meet the requirements of
Subsections C through E of this section, and are requesting deviations
from the standards, shall submit to the City Engineer a report certified by
a professional engineer addressing the following site conditions, both
present and future:
a. Traffic volumes;
b. Turning movements;
c. Traffic controls;
d. Site design;
e. Sight distances; and
f. Location and alignment of other access points.
4. Based upon the above data, the City Engineer shall determine whether a
deviation from the required standards is justified and, if so, what alternative
requirements will be necessary. (Ord. 1645 S 1, 2005)
18.44.100 Street Vision Triangle
A. Arterial Streets. On corner lots on arterial streets in all districts, no fence, wall, or
planting in excess of 30 inches above the street centerline grade shall be permitted
within a triangular area defined as follows:
beginning at the intersection of the projected curblines of the two
intersection streets, thence 50 feet along one curb line, thence diagonally
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to the point 50 feet from the pointof beginning on the other curblines, then
to the point of beginning.
S. Collector and Local Streets. On corner lots, on collectors, and local streets, in all
districts, no fence, wall, or planting in excess of 30 inches above the street
centerline grades shall be permitted within a triangular area defined as follows:
beginning at the intersection of the projected curblines of two intersecting
streets, thence 40 feet along one curb line, thence diagonally to a point 40
feet from the point of beginning on the other curb line, then to the point of
beginning.
C. Driveways and Alleys. At the intersection of each driveway or alley with a street, a
triangular area where corners are defined by two points on the right~of~way line, 15
feet on each side of the centerline of the driveway or alley and a point on centerline
10 feet outside the right-of~way.
D. Provision for Trees in Street Vision Triangle
1. Single~stem canopy trees are discouraged but may be permitted in street
vision triangles as described in this section, provided that mature trees do
not significantly affect safe driving conditions and are maintained such that
no canopy foliage exists below a height of 10 feet above centerline of
intersecting streets.
2. Trees which are located in the street vision triangle and which preexisted
the adoption of this title may be allowed to remain, provided the trees are
trimmed such that no limbs or foliage exist below a height of 10 feet above
centerline grades of intersecting streets.
E. For an illustration of the requirements of this section see Figure 18.44.100 in
Appendix A. (Ord. 1645 S 1, 2005)
18.44.110 Transportation Pathways
A. General. Developers shall install pathways, in accordance with this title, the growth
policy, the Greater Bozeman Area Transportation Plan Year 2001 Update, any
adopted citywide park plan, and any adopted Park Master Plan, and shall comply
with City of Bozeman design specifications. See also SS 18.42.100, and 18.50.110.
B. Pathway Categories. The DRC shall be responsible for determining whether a
pathway is a transportation pathway or a recreation pathway. For subdivision and
planned unit development proposals, this determination shall be made during the
pre~application process.
1. Transportation Pathways. Developers shall install transportation pathways,
to provide adequate multimodal transportation facilities within the
development, as part of the required development improvements.
Transportation pathways shall be ADA accessible and include the following
types of facilities:
a. Sidewalks;
b. OnMstreet bike lanes and bike routes;
c. Boulevard trails; and
d. Class I trails
(1) With the exception of trail corridors within required
watercourse setbacks, corridors for Class I trails shall be
dedicated to the City. The dedicated trail corridor shall
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be at least 25 feet in width to ensure adequate room for
the construction, maintenance, and use of the trail.
Transportation trail corridors can not be used to satisfy
park land dedication requirements;
e. Pathways that connect community or neighborhood commercial
nodes by a reasonably direct route; or
f. Pathways that connect major residential, employment,
educational, or other service nodes by a reasonably direct route.
2. Recreation Pathways. For the definition of recreation pathways, please
see S 18.50.110.8.
C. Related Facilities. If pathways are proposed or required, stream crossings and
other similar improvements, where necessary, shall be installed. Bridge design and
construction shall comply with city specifications and standards, and shall be
submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. Any necessary
permits for bridges shall be obtained by the developer from the appropriate agency
prior to installation of the stream crossings.
D. Trail Requirements. The class of the trail shall be determined by the Recreation and
Parks Advisory Board, and the trail shall be designed and constructed according to
any adopted park or recreation plan or other city specifications and standards.
Trails and bridges must meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications
for recreational facilities and maintain a natural appearance. Trail plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and
approval prior to installation.
E. Bicycle Lanes and Boulevard Trails. Wherever new streets are to be developed as
a result of a development proposal, or wherever existing streets or roads are
required to be improved, and upon a recommendation from the Bozeman Area
Bicycle advisory Board (BABB), the developer may be required to incorporate
striped bicycle lanes along the shoulder, meeting current AASHTO standards, into
the design and construction or improvement of the streets or roads. The decision
to install a boulevard trail instead of a bike lane shall be based on the Bike Route
Network Map (Figure 6~4) contained in the Greater Bozeman Area Transportation
Plan Year 2001 Update. The City Commission may consider exceptions based on
the particular characteristics of a transportation corridor and recommendations from
the DRC and the BABB. Boulevard trails and bike lanes shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the Greater Bozeman Area Transportation Plan Year
2001 Update and any other applicable city specifications and standards.
F. Pathway Maintenance. Trails within and adjacent to the proposed development, as
well as off~street pathways (i.e., sidewalks and boulevard trails) along external
development streets, shall be maintained (including snow removal) in accordance
with an approved maintenance plan by the developer until 50 percent of the lots
within the development area sold. Thereafter the property owners association shall
be responsible for maintenance. The property owners association may establish an
improvement district to collect assessments to pay for the maintenance.
G. Pathway Easements. Where pathways cross private land or common open space,
the proper public access easements shall be provided. Public access easements
for pathways shall be at least 25 feet wide.
H. Trails in Required Watercourse Setbacks. Trail corridors within required
watercourse setbacks shall not be dedicated to the City, and such land may not be
used to satisfy park land dedication requirements. When publicly accessible trails
are established within required watercourse setbacks, pUblic access easements at
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least 25 feet in width shall be provided to ensure adequate room for the
construction, maintenance and use of the trail. (Ord. 1645 S 1, 2005)
18.44.120 Public Transportation
A. Street Design. All interior and exterior development streets that are designated as
transit routes shall be designed to accommodate transit vehicles and facilities.
Transit considerations for street design include, but are not limited to:
1. Pavement design;
2. Lane width;
3. Corner radii;
4. Street grade;
5. Curb height; and
6. Right~of~way width.
B. Other Transit Considerations. Developments with designated transit routes shall be
designed with consideration to the following requirements:
1. Spacing of Transit Stops. All lots within the development shall be not
further than one~half mile from a designated transit route;
2. Length of Transit Stops. Developments shall be designed to
accommodate a bus length of at least 90 feet on designated transit routes;
3. Distance from Intersection. Transit stops shall be at least 5 feet from
pedestrian crosswalks or the end of corner radii;
4. Driveway Conflicts. Lots and lot accesses shall be configured to avoid
conflicts with transit stops; and
5. Lighting. Subdivision street lighting shall be configured to provide
adequate lighting at transit stops.
C. If any streets on the interior or exterior of the development are designated as transit
routes, the City Commission may require the developer to provide transit facilities
such as transit stop signage, benches, bike racks, lighting, and bus shelters. (Ord.
1645 S 1,2005)
XVIII-44 p13 10/2005