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A. Unless an alternate standard is approved by the public works director, all public and private roads constructed within the waterfront district shall be open to the public and constructed in accordance with the street standards adopted in Chapter 13.04 BMC.

B. Street width, sidewalks and bicycle facilities shall be consistent with the street designs for the various street types depicted in the waterfront district subarea plan, multi-modal circulation and parking chapter. An alternate standard with equivalent pedestrian and bicycle access may be approved by the public works director.

C. Except for industrial uses, blocks shall be of similar size or smaller than the blocks in the existing central business district. Any block exceeding 240 feet in length or depth shall include an alley or pedestrian access through the block, and large buildings located on oversize blocks shall include a pedestrian route through the building, unless otherwise approved by the planning director.

D. If any cul-de-sacs are created, bicycle or pedestrian access shall be established to connect the end of the cul-de-sac to an adjacent public street, park or trail, unless access is restricted by steep slopes, the railroad or a water body.

E. Arterial streets shall be designed to accommodate transit use, with transit stops or pull-outs located a maximum of one-fourth mile apart.

F. Where feasible, transit stops shall be located within or adjacent to a building with weather protection or include a partially enclosed shelter to buffer wind and rain, with a bench, lighting, and a kiosk, bulletin board or sign with route information and schedules. [Ord. 2013-12-090 § 10 (Exh. F)].