Town Center | Development Standards—Design Requirements
include amenities and design elements that will encourage use by residents as determined by the director.
design standards set forth in the Trails, Bikeways, and Paths Master Plan. b. Use of Existing Corridors. To the extent practical in implementing the conceptual Town Center Trails Plan as shown in SDC Figure 21.07.060A.6.a., trails should generally be located to minimize the need to remove additional vegetation and create other associated impacts. If sensitive areas exist on or in proximity to an existing cleared or improved corridor, then impacts from constructing the trail shall be mitigated consistent with SDC 21.03.020, including the recommendations from any required sensitive areas study. Trails may be located in other areas if it is demonstrated that a new corridor creates less overall or less incremental impact to sensitive areas and habitat while still achieving overall project goals and objectives. c. Compatibility with Adjacent Land Uses. Trails should be designed and constructed to encourage users to remain on the trail, to diminish the likelihood of trespass and to promote privacy for adjacent landowners. The project applicant shall propose for the department’s review and approval the use of fencing, signage, landscaping or other appropriate means to accomplish this requirement. Any proposed lighting should be directed away from houses along the trail corridor. Ground- level lighting, such as bollards, is preferred. Safety of trail users and adjacent landowners shall be addressed through review of vehicle access and crossing locations and design. d. Width. The width of the cleared area, trail corridor, surface and shoulder should be designed consistent
d. Children Play Area Safety Requirements. All children play area apparatus shall meet Consumer Product Safety Standards for equipment, soft surfacing and spacing, and shall be located in an area that is: i. At least 400 square feet in size with no dimension less than 20 feet; and ii. Adjacent to main pedestrian paths or near building entrances.
6. Site design elements – Trail corridors
Trails, as required in SDC 21.07.060A.6., shall be provided within easements, or tracts, of sufficient width and length consistent with the dimensional standards as defined below. Proposed public and private trails shall be reviewed by the director for consistency with the following standards: a. Trails Master Plan. The Sammamish Trails, Bikeways, and Paths Master Plan provides design standards for the full range of trails and pedestrian routes desired within the City. This document shall be used as a guide to help determine the type of trail to be constructed in specific locations of the Town Center depending on the terrain, environmental conditions, adjacent uses, connectivity, and anticipated usage. Trails shall be constructed per
484 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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