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All road construction that meets the applicability of this section shall be designed by or under the direct <br />supervision of a civil engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Washington. All construction drawings, <br />reports (geotechnical, drainage, pavement designs etc.), and supporting data submitted to the County <br />must bear the seal and signature of the Engineer of Record. <br />Additional general requirements are as follows: <br />A. The road circulation system within a proposed plat shall provide for access to adjacent properties <br />whenever such provision is reasonable and practical. <br />B. A second access is required if more than 30 (thirty) lots/units will use the private road, and the <br />second access shall meet the following requirements: <br />1. If the second access is restricted to emergency access only, it shall meet the following <br />minimum requirements: 60 foot minimum easement width, 20 foot minimum roadway <br />width, all-weather surface and a paved apron. Access restrictions such as gates or bollards <br />must be approved by the Fire Marshal. <br />2. If the second access is to be used for ingress and egress, it must meet the same standards <br />of the first access. <br />C. The number of lots calculation is based on the total number of lots or units served by the entire <br />private road system, beginning at the nearest public road. <br />D. Roads to be dedicated to the County shall be constructed as specified by these standards. All <br />roads to be dedicated to the County shall be connected to an on -system county or other public <br />road. <br />Gated accesses shall be approved by the Fire Marshal and meet the requirements of the <br />International Fire Code and KCC 20.03.010 as adopted by the County. Gates shall comply with <br />minimum width and emergency opening device requirements as required by the Fire Marshal. <br />F When a dead end road extends more than 1 50'from the centerline intersection of another <br />county or private road, a turnaround shall be provided. The requirements for the turnaround shall <br />be per KCC 12.04.04.090. <br />G. Any public road, including those acquired by deed easement or prescription, shall not be <br />barricaded, closed off, or otherwise made inaccessible in any way. <br />H. Roads serving six or more lots shall be named according to the Kittitas County Private Road <br />Naming & Signing Standards. Road names shall be subject to the approval of the Department of <br />Title 12 Kittitas County Code I Draft No. 5— Working Draft for Adoption 6/12/2018 <br />26 <br />