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3708001 q-u-ss. eX!4 Ordinance No. 7 An OrdlBanee Kegulailag Plal- flat la the VUlaga of Oioaow Heaaopfta Covalr* Klnneinti The Village Council of the Vil* lage of Orono ordains: That the following regulations be, and the same are, hereby adopted and approved; and shall be known as and may be cited as **ViUage of Orono Subdivision Regulations.** In order to safeguard the best interests of the Village of Orono and to assiat a subdivider in har monizing his interests with those of the Village et large, this ordi nance is adopted in the hope that adherence to it will bring resulte bewagiml to all concerned. It is obvious that piecemeal planning of subdivisions Will bring a disastrous disconnected patchwork of pattern and poor dmalation of tralBe unless its design and arrangement are cor related to a Master Flan Study aiming at a unified scheme of community interests. It is, there fore, necessary for the Orono Village Cotmcil to make certain regulations and requirements which contribute to the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the community. In the long range analysis, the Plan ning Commission believes these regulations «*ill aid in raising property values for the subdivid er and will effect many economies in the platting and development of a logical subdivision. **Subdivision’* in this ordinance means the division of a parcel of land into two (2) or more lots or parcels fdr the purpose of trans fer of ownership or btiilding de velopment; prodded that a divi sion of for agricultural pur poses into lota or parcels of five (S) acres or more and not involv ing a new street or alley shall not be deemed a subdivision. The term includ^v re-subdivision and, when appropriate to the context, •hall relate to the process of sub dividing or the land subdivided. Division of any existing lot, par cel or plot of land shall be con sidered. within the purview of this ordinance. OElfaUJL lUCQUlREMEIfTS fltresta 1. In any areas where the Plan- wtwg Commission has adopted a part or whole of a Master Plan, the proposed subdivision shall conform in general principle to such Master Plan and if the sub division area covers a designated thoroughfare, such part of this main artery shall be part of his put '^^d shall be dedicated by the 8ub«IIvider. 2. In the design of^he subdi vision, provision shall be znade for the proper connections with existing streeU in adjoining sub divisions or for the proper exten sion of proposed streets Into the adjoining property where such adjoining property has not been subdivided. In considering the extension of such streets, every attempt should be made to maln- Uin property values in adjoining subdivisions. (Adjoining develop ments of unequal character should not be united by connect ing streets unless it is deemed necessary in the public interest for street maintenance, safety and fire protection to do so.) 3. Street right-of-way widths *K«ii be designed in accordance with their character and use. The following widths are suggested as minimum right-of-way for var ious types of streets: Right-Of-Way a. Major arteries and parkways .................^>...100 feet b. Secondary and main thoroughfares ............... 80 feet c. Neighborhood residen tial streets--------------60 feet d. Minor residential streets 50 feet 4. It is desirable that all streets •HmII intersect as- nearly at right angles as seems practical, Uking other factors .into consideration. 5. Minimum center line radii of local minor streets shall be not less 100 feet; centerline radii of major and secondary thorough fares should be not less than 300 feet. 6. The location of all curved streets should be so arranged as to fit the natural topography as closely as possible and to make possible desirable land subdivi sions and safe vehicular traffic. 7. Terminal residential streets or ctils-de-sac should be platted not longer than SOO feet unless topographical conditions make a '..nger terminal street necessary. Such culs-de-sae should be avoid ed altogether where possible. 8. A turnaround at the eiffi of all terminal streets shall be pro vided of not leas than 100 feet in diameter at the property line. 9. Street names may be indi cated but shall not duplicate nor resemble too closely names of ex isting streets in Orono or in the metropolitan area. Existing street names shall be used where the platted street is a logical exten sion of that particular street. Allefys 1. In general, alleys shall not be permitted in a residential sub division. Service drives shall be provided on major thoroughfares. Where alleys are necessary and approved by the Council, they shall be not less than twenty (20) feet in width. Alleys will be re quired in (he rear of all lots to be used for business purposes. 2. Where two (2) alleys inter sect, a cut-off of not leas than ten (10) feet along such property line from the normal intersection of the property lines shall be pro vided. 3. Dead-end alleys shall be avoided where possible, but if unavoidable, shall be provided with adequate ttirn-around facil ities at the dead-end as deter mined by the Council Easements Where alleys are not provided at the rear of properties, there must be provided a public ease ment as a part of the plat The purpose of such easement is to provide possible location for util ity lines such as sewer, water and gas and for location of electric and phone lines. Such easement shall ht not less than five (5) feet on each side of the lot line, mak ing a total of ten (10) feet No garages nor structures shall be built upon this easement Ade quate easement provisions shall be made for area drainage and storm water carry off. Blocks Considerable latitude as to size of blocks is deemed desirable by the Council in order that the subdivision may be planned In blocks to suit the topography, the general character of the site and the type of development appro priate to the locality. With the increased use of the automobile.