2.14 Horizontal Alignment
a. Horizontal centerline alignments of improvements shall be parallel with the centerline of the right-of-way. Centerline of the proposed street extensions shall be aligned with the centerline of corresponding existing streets.
b. Unless required to match curvature of existing right-of-ways, horizontal curves shall be to an even five (5) feet, and shall meet the minimum requirements listed below:
Street Classification |
Minimum Horizontal Curve Centerline Radius |
---|---|
Arterials |
300 feet |
Collectors and Continuing Residential Streets |
200 feet |
Commercial/Industrial |
250 feet |
Cul-de-sac |
160 feet |
Alleys and Private Streets |
100 feet |
NOTE: Horizontal curve lengths shall conform to the minimums outlined herein, or the length required by AASHTO for the posted speed, whichever is greater.
c. Staggering or T intersections at collectors shall be avoided within 250 feet of an opposing intersection. Staggering or T intersections at arterials shall be avoided within 500 feet of an opposing intersection. Intersections of local streets shall not be offset staggered less than 250 feet from an opposing intersection.
d. Streets intersecting an arterial or collector street but not continuing through the arterial or collector street along the same horizontal alignment (i.e., a staggered or tee intersection) shall not be located within 300 feet of another street intersecting the opposite side of the arterial or collector street. Similarly, opposing-intersections of local streets shall be separated by not less than 200 feet.