Public Works proposes requiring two fully open access points for larger developments
Public Works told the Planning Commission its 2026 road-standards update clarifies redundant-access requirements for large developments, using ADT thresholds (1,000 ADT ≈ 100 homes) and allowing variance procedures for constrained sites.
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Anthony Burgess, senior engineering manager for the roads division, told the commission the 2026 update is primarily a cleanup to clarify language that has caused inconsistent permitting outcomes since the last substantive update in June 2020. "Our standards are out of date. The last substantive update was in June 2020," Burgess said, adding the update fixes ambiguities and updates figures to reflect modern construction practices.
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