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Good Mr=20000 psi AASHTO SOIL Al, A3 'Crushed stone depth may be reduced based upon on -site soils investigation. Design assumes the area is well drained and not susceptible to frost. Print Table 4-3 (Ord. 2015-010, 2015; Ord. 2005-30, 2005; Ord. 2004-013, 2004; Ord. 94-18, 1994) 12.04.040 Design Criteria within an Urban Growth Area. A. Roads proposed within the UGA shall conform and support the road system or grid, Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Plan of the affected city. B. Roads constructed within the UGA shall comply with the road standards of the affected city or Kittitas County Road Standards, whichever is more stringent. The city shall have the final approval of the road alignment, geometry and construction requirements. C. Utilities constructed within the UGA shall comply with the requirements of the affected city. (Ord. 2015-010. 2015) 12.04.050 Design Standards. The design standards established in this title represent minimum values. The sources for these design standards include applicable standards established by AASHTO and WSDOT. Every effort has been made in this title to provide consistent, accepted, and established standards to follow, which will result in a safe and efficient public and private road system at a reasonable cost to construct and maintain, while at the same time minimizing adverse environmental impacts. In addition to the specific design standards found throughout other parts of this title, the following general design principals shall be adhered to insofar as practical : A. Layout of lots and blocks should provide desirable settings for structures by making use of natural contours and maintaining existing views, affording privacy for the residents and protection from adverse noise and vehicular traffic. Natural features and vegetation of the area should be preserved where practical. The resulting road system must, however, provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods and also allow for proper construction and maintenance practices to occur. B. Tree masses and large individual trees should be preserved. The system of roadways, sidewalks, bicycle and equestrian trails, and the lot layout should be designed to take advantage of visual qualities of the area. C. In high -density development particularly, pedestrian ways, bike paths, and equestrian trails should be separated from roadways used by vehicular traffic. Sidewalks should be designed to provide all residential building sites with direct access to all neighborhood facilities, including schools and school collection points, parks and playgrounds, churches and shopping areas. D. Roads should be located with appropriate regard for topography, creeks, wooded areas, and other natural features, which would enhance attractive development.