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City of Reedley General Plan 2030

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LU 2.6F - Street standards shall be revised to reflect Complete Streets design which<br />

includes the following:<br />

(1) Narrow street widths, particularly on local streets, to the maximum extent practical.<br />

(2) Revised geometrics <strong>of</strong> street intersections, including smaller turning radii.<br />

(3) Tree-lined streets, including parkways between the curb and sidewalk.<br />

(4) Along major streets, landscaped medians shall be constructed.<br />

(5) Revised street standards shall ensure safe and efficient access for emergency<br />

vehicles.<br />

(6) Roundabouts shall be located at selected street intersections to improve traffic flow,<br />

reduce air emissions and to provide community landmarks.<br />

(7) Circulation plans for pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle traffic shall provide for effective<br />

connections to major community facilities, such as the Kings River, Rail Trail, Downtown,<br />

<strong>Reedley</strong> College, <strong>Reedley</strong> High School, elementary schools and parks and employment<br />

areas.<br />

(8) Street designs for collector and arterial roadways shall include provisions for future<br />

fixed route transit systems.<br />

LU 2.6G - In order to provide efficient transportation, new development shall be arranged<br />

with a grid street pattern, to the extent practical. The use <strong>of</strong> cul-de-sac streets shall be kept<br />

to a minimum.<br />

LU 2.6H - Sidewalk standards shall be revised to encourage and facilitate pedestrian activity<br />

by increasing sidewalk width, allow meandering sidewalk patterns and incorporating the<br />

placement <strong>of</strong> street trees between the sidewalk and the street.<br />

LU 2.6I - New residential development shall be designed around “activity nodes” which<br />

provide commercial uses, employment centers, higher density development, and a complete<br />

range <strong>of</strong> supporting social and cultural facilities to the surrounding neighborhood.<br />

2.7 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS<br />

<strong>Plan</strong>ned land use designations typically fall into one <strong>of</strong> four categories; residential, commercial,<br />

industrial and other (e.g. public facility, open space). The planned land use designation is an<br />

illustrative representation on the land use map (Figure 2.5 – Proposed Land Use Additions and<br />

Changes). The particular land use designation is then further described using goals and<br />

policies, as described below.<br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Reedley</strong>, <strong>General</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2030</strong> Page 31

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