[Ord. No. 39-1998, ch. 2, 12-1-1998]
The subdivision ordinance, the definitions in section 66-1, the floodplain regulations (chapter 78, article II), the site plan regulations (chapter 90), and the zoning regulations (chapter 102) shall be used as a supplement to this chapter. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials. Most guidelines for roadway design are from this organization.
Average daily traffic.
ADT per residential unit equals 10 trips. Source: Table 3-1,
General Guide on Trip End Generation Rates by Land Use, Transportation
and Land Development, by Vergil G. Stover and Frank J. Koepke, published
by the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
The layers of select material (usually gravel) of designated
thickness placed on a subgrade to support a surface course.
A surety bond, or a form of security approved as to form
by the City manager and City attorney, which may include a letter
of credit or escrow account.
The City engineer may be a regular employee of the City or
a consultant to the City. The individual designated as City engineer
shall be a registered professional engineer, licensed by the state.
Any person, group of persons, organization, etc., whose concern
and desire is to improve land in accordance with the development regulations
of the City.
Any improvement done on any property which bears on the matters
covered in this chapter, and which triggers the need for approval
by the City, by way of regulation, rule, or ordinance of City, state
or federal government.
A vehicular way that allows access onto private property
from a street. Driveways having over 80 ADT, or serving commercial
or industrial entities (home occupations and home occupation expanded
definition excluded), must be approved by the City engineer and the
City safety director. Driveways having 80 ADT and over or serving
commercial or industrial entities into parking lots are subject to
street standards regarding grade and drainage.
The Institute of Transportation Engineers. The organization
publishes a reference handbook entitled Traffic Engineering Handbook,
current edition.
A yard between the front line of the principal structure
and the front line of the lot and existing the full width of the lot
as it abuts along a public or private street.
State of Maine Department of Transportation Standard Specifications,
Highways and Bridges, current revision.
The combination of subbase, base course and surface course
placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute it
to the street bed.
A way totally owned by the entities being served. It can
be a driveway, or it can be a street or lane, subject to the applicable
standards.
A general term denoting land, property or interest therein,
usually a strip, acquired for or devoted to a street or road.
A general term denoting a public or private way for purposes of vehicular travel, including the entire area within the right-of-way. For the purpose of this chapter, the term "road" shall refer to non-development and rurally located public and private ways, usually of rural design. See the zoning regulations (chapter 102).
That portion of the street primarily constructed for the
use of pedestrians, also called pedestrian way.
A side slope is the downward slope adjacent to the shoulder
(or sidewalk) of the road, which may go to a ditch or original ground.
A backslope is the upward slope to original ground on the other side
of a ditch (or shoulder in case of a ledge cut).
A general term denoting a public way for the purpose of vehicular
travel. This includes all of the right-of-way, and any other easements
or fee, dedicated to that purpose. In regard to this chapter, the
term "street" shall refer to the design and development of all public
and private ways, whether rural or urban. For the City, the factors
in classifying streets concern access to property, mobility, and traffic
volume. This chapter will not consider development of arterials or
freeways, as they involve other funding and would be subject to standards
other than City standards. The classification of streets, in ascending
order, is as follows:
Driveway. A driveway is usually privately owned and not a named
street. In its general usage, it has the lowest traffic volume of
this grouping, and allows interior access to property. See the definition
of "driveway."
Local street. A local street provides exterior access to adjacent land, such that vehicles travel short distances and connections are made to other streets. In regard to this chapter, local streets may be an urban lane (see figure 1 in section 98-85), a rural lane (see figure 1A in section 98-85), or a residential street (see figure 2 in section 98-85).
Collector street. A collector street serves as an intracity travel corridor, channelizing and distributing traffic to and from arterials and collector streets, in addition to providing exterior access to property. Residential collectors have an ADT range of 900 to 3,000. See figure 3 in section 98-85.
That portion of a street or road, including the shoulder,
for vehicular use.
The top surface of a street bed upon which the select material
is placed, usually original ground or common fill material.
One or more layers of pavement designated to accommodate
the traffic load. The top layer may be called the wearing course.
The bottom layer may be called the binder course or pavement base
course.
All drives must have the ability for the using vehicle to
turn around, or to pass directly through. One-unit residential drives
are exempt from this provision. Parking lots for cars are considered
to function as a turnaround as result of handicap spaces and the number
of spaces required. Commercial driveways and parking lots involving
truck usage must provide proper geometry to turn the truck around.
The use of AASHTO turning templates is required for truck (more than
two axles) usage, and is to be shown on the plan.
Any driveway having over 80 ADT or serving commercial or industrial entities (home occupations and home occupation expanded definition excluded) must be paved. Any unpaved driveway must be maintained in compliance with chapter 102, article IX. The use of modern fabric grids or other methods in base material is a permissible design. The engineering design data is to be submitted for review, all subject to approval by the City engineer.
A pedestrian way other than street sidewalk.
[Ord. No. 39-1998, § 1.1, 12-1-1998]
This chapter is adopted based on accepted engineering practices,
the Institute of Traffic Engineers' Transportation and Traffic
Engineering Handbook, second edition, erosion control standards and
other local municipal standards.
[Ord. No. 39-1998, § 1.2, 12-1-1998]
The standards outlined in this chapter are applicable to all
new or expanded development in the City.
[Ord. No. 39-1998, § 1.3, 12-1-1998]
This chapter is adopted pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A., 38 M.R.S.A.,
and 12 M.R.S.A.
[Ord. No. 39-1998, § 1.4, 12-1-1998]
Unless specified in this chapter, this chapter does not repeal
any other law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code or otherwise lawful
deed restriction or covenant. Whenever the requirements of this chapter
are at variance with the regulations or restrictions of any other
lawfully adopted law, ordinance, rule or regulation imposed by any
governmental authority or any deed restriction or covenant, that which
is more restrictive or imposes the higher standards or requirements
shall govern. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter,
no premises shall be used or maintained in violation of any state
or federal pollution control or environmental protection law or regulation.
[Ord. No. 39-1998, § 1.6, 12-1-1998]
The criteria set forth in this chapter may from time to time
be amended, supplemented or repealed in accordance with the Revised
Statutes of Maine, the Charter, and the comprehensive plan of the
City. Any amendment to the provisions of this chapter shall be adopted
by the City Council, provided it holds a public hearing on the proposed
amendment, for which hearing seven days' advance public notice
is given.
