§ 98-6.010. Vertical curves.  


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  • Changes of grade in vertical alignment of streets shall be made with parabolic vertical curves. The design of such curves shall be in accordance with standards outlined in the California Division of Highways "Highway Design Manual."

    (a)

    "Stopping sight distance" shall be provided for the following design speeds:

    (1)

    Arterial and industrial streets, forty miles per hour;

    (2)

    Collector streets, thirty miles per hour;

    (3)

    Minor streets, twenty miles per hour;

    (4)

    Private roads, fifteen miles per hour.

    (b)

    "Headlight sight distance" shall be provided for sag vertical curves in accordance with these requirements, except where installation of street lights eliminates any sight restriction due to lighting.

(Ord. 78-5).