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the National Wetland Inventory or under protection by state or federal law. (b) Buildings or other existing development on the subject property or adjacent lands, including previously subdivided but vacant lots or parcels, physically preclude a connection now or in the future, considering the potential for redevelopment. (c) For applications proposing housing to be reviewed with clear and objective approval criteria, an exception to the requirements of subsections (1), (3) and (4) may be granted if the applicant provides certification from an Oregon licensed civil engineer stating that a cul-de- sac or emergency vehicle turnaround cannot be constructed to meet current standards according to the adopted Design Standards and Guidelines for Eugene Streets, Sidewalk, Bikeways and Accessways. (6) Cul-de-sacs or emergency vehicle turnarounds standards may be adjusted in accordance with EC 9.8030(37) for applications proposing housing to be reviewed with clear and objective approval criteria. Section 21. Section 9.6845 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended to provide as follows: 9.6845 Special Safety Requirements. Except for applications proposing housing to be reviewed with clear and objective approval criteria, where necessary to insure safety, reduce traffic hazards and promote the welfare of the general public, pedestrians, bicyclists and residents of the subject area, the planning director or public works director may require that local streets and alleys be designed to discourage their use by non-local motor vehicle traffic and encourage their use by local motor vehicle traffic, pedestrians, bicyclists, and residents of the area. Section 22. Section 9.6865 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended to provide as follows: 9.6865 Transit Facilities. (1) Except for applications proposing housing to be reviewed with clear and objective approval criteria, the city manager may require provisions, including easements, for transit facilities where future transit routes are required on streets extending through or adjacent to the area of the development, and where a need for bus stops, bus pullouts or other transit facilities within the development has been identified, provided the city makes findings to demonstrate consistency with constitutional requirements. (2) Except for applications proposing housing to be reviewed with clear and objective approval criteria, where the provision of transit stops, bus pullouts or other facilities along a public street requires a right-of-way or paving width greater than that listed in Table 9.6870 Right-of-Way and Paving Widths and where a need for transit service within the development has been identified, the planning director or public works director, depending upon the type of application being processed, may require that additional right-of-way or paving be provided. Ordinance - Page 12 of 34