When vehicle access to a building lot is provided by easement across private property, the easement widths specified in the Land Use Code (SMC 23.53.025) and shown below shall be provided. If the easement is over 600 feet long, a fire hydrant may be required.
Vehicle access easements serving one or two dwelling units shall be surfaced with crushed rock at least 6 inches in depth.
Vehicle access easements serving more than two dwelling units shall be surfaced with 3 inches of asphalt over 6 inches of crushed roc
| 1-2 Dwelling Units |
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| Minimum Easement Width |
10 -12 feet |
| Pavement Width |
10 feet crushed rock |
| Pedestrian Walkway Width |
see Pedestrian access easement below |
| Turnaround |
Yes, if easement is over 50 feet long |
| Clearances to SF Structures |
None specified |
| 3-4 Dwelling Units |
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| Minimum Easement Width |
20 feet |
| Pavement Width |
16 feet |
| Pedestrian Walkway Width |
see Pedestrian access easement below |
| Turnaround |
Yes – unless easement extends from street to street. |
| Clearances to SF Structures |
None specified |
| 5-9 Dwelling units or fewer than 10 parking spaces in non-residential zones |
| Minimum Easement Width |
20 feet |
| Pavement Width |
16 feet |
| Pedestrian Walkway Width |
Not required |
| Turnaround |
Yes – unless easement extends from street to street. |
| Clearances to SF Structures |
5 feet |
| 10+ Dwelling units or more than 10 parking spaces in non-residential zones |
| Minimum Easement Width |
32 feet |
| Pavement Width |
24 feet |
| Pedestrian Walkway Width |
5 feet |
| Turnaround |
Yes – unless easement extends from street to street. |
| Clearances to SF Structures |
10 feet |
Non-Residential /Live-Work Uses with 9 or fewer parking spaces |
Minimum Easement Width |
20 feet |
Pavement Width |
16 feet |
Pedestrian Walkway Width |
Not required |
Turnaround |
Yes |
Clearances to SF Structures |
5 feet |
Non-Residential /Live-Work Uses with 10 or more parking spaces |
Minimum Easement Width |
32 feet |
Pavement Width |
24 feet |
Pedestrian Walkway Width |
5 feet |
Turnaround |
Yes |
Clearances to SF Structures |
10 feet |
Pedestrian Access Easements |
Minimum Easement Width |
5 feet |
Pavement Width |
3 to 5 feet |
Pedestrian Walkway Width |
1 to 2 dwellings – 3 feet wide; 3+ - 5 feet wide |
Turnaround |
No |
Lighting – easements over 100’ |
Every 50 feet, not to be taller than 15 feet |
Pedestrian access easement |
Not to exceed 200 feet |
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Vehicle access easements serving one or two dwelling units shall be surfaced with crushed rock at least 6 inches in depth.
Vehicle access easements serving more than two dwelling units shall be surfaced with 3 inches of asphalt over 6 inches of crushed rock.
A 2-foot wide shoulder shall be provided on each side for clearance. Easements shall be graded to a crowned cross section with thickened edge or a "v" cross section to provide for collection of storm water. Control of storm water runoff from the easement shall meet the same drainage control requirements as the building lot. The top 12 inches of subgrade shall be prepared as specified in Seattle Standard Specification 2.06.
Approved turnarounds for easements serving residential development.
Pedestrian access easement is described when a lot proposed for residential use abuts an alley but does not abut a street and the provision of the zone requires access by vehicles from the alley or where alley access is the exercised option. Pedestrian access from the parking lot shall be provided with the above requirements.
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