1. The maximum length of a panhandle lot access within the R-5, R-7, R-10, R-16, R-20, and RO zones and residential PUDs shall be 150 feet. When there are unique physical limitations of the property including but not limited to steep slopes, significant vegetation, or sensitive environmental areas that would be impacted less if a longer panhandle length were provided, then the planning director may allow additional length. The director may also allow for additional length if there is an existing intervening parcel of the property (that has a lot depth greater than 150 feet) between the proposed panhandle lot and the abutting street. There shall be no limitation of length within the other zoning districts of the city.

2. All residential and nonresidential panhandle accesses shall meet the standards of the city of Auburn engineering, design and construction standards manual.

3. If two panhandle accesses within the same plat abut each other, then one common paved driveway, spanning both panhandles, may be provided as part of the two panhandles. The pavement width of the driveway shall be determined using the same methodology as subsection (A)(2) of this section.

4. Not more than two panhandle accesses within the same plat may abut each other. Alterna-tively, a separate access tract shall be required in lieu of more than two separate panhandle accesses. The separate access tract shall meet the requirements of subsection B of this section.

1. Private access tracts and/or easements will be allowed when it is physically impractical to provide a lot with direct access to a public street due to unique physical limitations of the property, including but not limited to steep slopes, significant vegetation, or sensitive environmental areas. If the lot abuts an arterial, an access tract may also be allowed to provide an alternate access to the lot if it is impractical to provide for another public street due to the aforementioned physical limitations. The use of access tracts cannot preclude or hinder the alignment of future public streets that would otherwise serve the area.

2. Access tracts can only be created through a plat process pursuant to Chapter 17.09 ACC and this chapter. Ownership and maintenance responsibilities will also be determined as part of the plat process.

3. The maximum number of lots to be served by one access tract shall be six. If a lot abuts an access tract and a public street, then the front lot line shall be oriented to the public.

4. All access tracts and/or easements must connect to a public street and the maximum length shall be 150 feet as measured from the edge of the public street right-of-way. Additional length may be allowed if the unique physical limitations of the property including but not limited to steep slopes, significant vegetation, or sensitive environmental areas would be impacted less if additional length were provided. The access tract shall not allow for through vehicle access.

5. Private access tracts and/or easements shall meet city of Auburn design and construction standards.