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3) Setback sidewalks shall be set back from the street by a planting strip not less than 61 wide. 4) Sidewalks shall not have obstructions such as mailboxes, utility poles, or signs that reduce the usable width of the sidewalk below 51. 5) Curbside sidewalks and sidewalks on one side of the street are permitted for Access Lanes, in special circumstances, such as to reduce exces- sive impacts to topography, wetlands, drainageways, and other natural features; in infill situations to match existing configurations; or on existing unimproved streets. In these situations, the sidewalk may be placed adjacent to the street to reduce overall right-of-way. Curbside sidewalks are also permitted for Commercial! Industrial Streets. G. Utilitiea 1) The primary location for utilities is in a public utility easement (PUE) adjacent to the right-of- way. 2) Utility facilities such as electric transformers, hydrants and junction boxes may be located in the planting strip, but should be sited as close to the property line as possible to avoid conflicts with street trees. 3) Utilities are required to avoid conflicts with stormwater-related conveyance and treatment faci I ities. H. Street Lighting 1) Street lighting shall be provided on local streets in accordance with IES standards. . 38 I. Pavement antJ Right-of-Way WitJtha 1) Depending on the projected traffic volumes and any circumstances unique to the location, pavement widths for local residential streets (not including alleys) range from 201 to 341, with total right-of-way widths ranging from 401 to 60'. 2) Pavement widths for local commercial and industrial streets range from 301 to 441, with total right-of-way widths ranging from 551 to 701. J. Cul-tJe-aaoa 1) Maximum length for a cu l-de-sac is 400 feet, measured from the centerline of the intersecting street to the radius point of the cul-de-sac bulb. 2) A cul-de-sac will normally terminate in a standard cul-de-sac bulb. In the event that a standard bulb is not feasible, a "Y" or "T" turnaround may be used. 3) Cul-de-sacs constructed with 201 of paving and more than 150 feet in length must provide a 121 emergency vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian accessway from the bulb to an adjacent street.