§ 3.2. Alleys.

a.

Service alleys in nonresidential districts, if provided or constructed by the developer, shall be a minimum right-of-way width of twenty-one feet (21') and a pavement width of sixteen feet (16'). In residential districts, alleys, if provided, shall be parallel, or approximately parallel, to the frontage of the street. Alleys in residential districts shall provide a minimum of fifteen feet (15') of right-of-way and ten feet (10') of pavement. No lot shall be allowed to front on an alley in which the primary or only access is from an alley and no main or primary structure (front façade) shall face towards an alley.

b.

General Design Standards for Alleys (if provided).

1.

Alleys shall be paved in accordance with the City of Terrell's TCSS and construction standards that are in effect at the time the construction plat application is officially submitted and deemed a complete application.

2.

Where the deflection of alley alignment occurs, the design of the paving and property line shall be as established by the TCSS.

3.

Dead-end or "hammerhead" alleys shall not be allowed. Alleys must have adequate turnouts and street entrances such that vehicular traffic flow is continuous and efficient. Where a temporary dead-end alley situation is unavoidable, a temporary turnaround bulb or turnout onto a street, either of which will need a temporary easement for street or alley purposes, shall be provided as determined by the City Engineer.

4.

Alleys may not exceed a maximum length of one thousand six hundred feet (1,600'), as measured along the centerline of the alley and between intersections with other alleys or entrances onto streets (at the right-of-way line of the street at the alley entrance). The Commission may recommend, and the City Council may approve, waivers/suspensions for over-length alleys upon consideration of the following:

(a)

Alternative designs;

(b)

The effect of over-length alleys upon access, congestion, delivery of municipal services, and upon convenience to residents of the subdivision in accessing rear driveways and in driving around to the front of their homes; and

(c)

Means of mitigation, including, but not limited to, additional mid-block alley turnouts, limitation on the number of lots to be served along a single alley segment, temporary points of access, and additional fire protection measures.

5.

Alley intersections shall be perpendicular and at a ninety-degree (90°) angle or radial to the intersecting alley centerline for the full alley right-of-way width. Intersection pavement design shall be of sufficient width and inside radius to accommodate waste collection and emergency vehicles. Intersections shall be three-way wherever possible and four-way intersections shall be avoided. No alley intersection serving more than four directions shall be allowed.