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2023 Docket Enabling Ordinance December 19, 2023 <br />Page 125 <br /> <br /> <br />In addition to the various clearances required by these standards, the areas of the roadway that <br />are outside the traveled way shall be designed to the maximum extent possible to provide a <br />clear zone that maximizes roadside safety for vehicles that leave the roadway. The design of <br />roadside features shall be designed with clear zones as defined by the WSDOT Design Manual. <br /> <br />The following specific requirements shall apply: <br /> <br />A. WSDOT clear zone distances as described in the WSDOT Design Manual, shall be used <br />as a guide for evaluation and placement of roadside features within the county right- <br />of-way. <br />B. In general, existing or new roadside features which could present a hazard to the <br />public, should be placed outside of the clear zone unless justified to the County <br />Engineer’s satisfaction by suitable engineering studies considering traffic safety, or <br />where shielded by a barrier, placed in an area normally inaccessible to vehicles, or if the <br />feature utilizes a break-away design. <br />C. Locations of poles and other above-ground appurtenances shall be compatible with <br />driveway locations, intersections, and other roadway features (i.e., structures shall not <br />interfere with sight distance, roadway signing, traffic signals, culverts, etc.). To the <br />greatest extent possible, installation of poles and other above-ground appurtenances <br />will not be permitted on sidewalks or walkways. <br />D. Costs of relocating poles or obstacles to achieve these standards are the responsibility <br />of the applicant. The applicant shall make financial arrangements with the appropriate <br />utility or other owner of the obstacle to accomplish removal of the pole or obstacle. <br /> <br />12.04.08.040 Slopes. <br />Side slopes shall be constructed no steeper than two to one on both fill slope and cut slopes. <br />Steeper slopes may be approved by the County Engineer upon review of a geotechnical <br />investigation, provided by the applicant, and prepared in accordance with the requirements of <br />these standards. See KCC 12.04.04.060 Geotechnical Investigation. <br />Side slopes shall be permanently stabilized by a method that is appropriate to the soil type, <br />climate, and project location. Typical methods include, but are not limited to: grass sod, <br />hydroseeding, planting of native species, or surfacing materials.