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(A) Site analysis. An analysis shall be made of characteristics of the subdivision site such as: site context; geology and soil; topography; ecology; existing vegetation, structures, and road networks; visual features; and past and present use of the site.
(B) Subdivision design, generally.
(1) Design of a subdivision shall take into consideration all existing local plans for the city, and shall be based on the site analysis. To the maximum extent practicable, development shall be located to preserve the natural features of the site, to avoid areas of environmental sensitivity, and to minimize negative impacts and alteration of natural features.
(2) The following specific areas shall be preserved to the extent consistent with the reasonable utilization of the site.
(a) Unique and/or fragile areas, including wetlands as defined in Sec. 404, Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, as determined by the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
(b) The developer is encouraged to arrange streets, lots, and other improvements in order to preserve and protect natural features of the property. The developer shall comply with the tree protection section of the Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Lands in special flood hazard areas, as determined by the Federal Insurance Rate Maps for the city, except as provided herein and in related regulations.
(d) Habitats of endangered wildlife, as identified on federal and state lists; and
(e) Historically significant structures and sites, as listed on federal, state, and/or local lists of historic places.
(3) The development shall be laid out to avoid adversely affecting ground water and aquifer recharge; to reduce cut and fill; to avoid unnecessary impervious cover; to prevent flooding; to provide adequate access to and sites; and to mitigate adverse effects of shadow, noise, odor, traffic, drainage, and utilities on neighboring properties.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord., passed 6-25-96; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 10-036, passed 8-24-10; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)
(A) Circulation system design.
(1) The street system shall be designed to permit the safe, efficient, and orderly movement of traffic; to facilitate pedestrian, bicycle, and other non-automotive modes of transportation; to meet, but not exceed the needs of the present and future population served; to have a simple and logical pattern; connect to existing facilities such as residential, educational and commercial areas; to respect natural features and topography; and to present an attractive streetscape.
(2) In residential subdivisions, the street system shall be designed to serve the needs of the neighborhood and to discourage use by through traffic. Subdivisions with more than 30 houses will require two entrances.
(3) The developer shall be required to obtain all necessary permits from the city and/or SC Department of Transportation regarding new intersections, curb cuts, traffic control, and related matters.
(4) In residential subdivisions, driveways for individual lots cannot discharge onto a street whose speed limit is more than 35 mph unless the spacing of driveways complies with the SC Department of Transportation regulations.
(5) The design of proposed streets shall consider including facilities to improve access for bicyclists and pedestrians as required by the complete streets policy adopted by City Council. The Kershaw County bicycle, pedestrian and greenway plan should be consulted for recommended facilities.
(6) The Urban Bikeway Design Guide and the Urban Street Design Guide by the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) are hereby incorporated by reference as acceptable guidelines for the design of bicycle facilities and streets.
(B) Streets to be public. All streets shall be public dedicated streets and improved accordingly with the provisions of this chapter, except where private streets are allowed pursuant to Chapter 157 for Planned Development District projects; provided such streets meet the design and construction standards of this section.
(C) Layout and alignment.
(1) Proposed streets shall be coordinated with the street system in the surrounding area and where possible shall provide for the continuation of existing streets abutting the subdivision.
(2) All streets shall be opened to the exterior property lines of the subdivision unless permanently terminated by a vehicular turnaround or an intersection with another street.
(3) Reserve strips controlling access to streets are prohibited except where their control is placed with the city under conditions approved by the Planning Commission.
(4) The arrangement of streets shall be such as will not cause hardship to owners of adjoining property in providing convenient access.
(5) No half streets (single lane) shall be permitted.
(6) Landscaping and trees planted in the city right-of-way requires approval of the Utilities Department.
(D) Alleys.
(1) Alleys are permitted in residential districts only by approval of the Planning Commission.
(2) Paved alleys shall be permitted in commercial and industrial developments to provide service access, off-street loading and unloading, and parking consistent with and adequate for the uses proposed.
(3) Dead-end alleys should be avoided, but where necessary shall be provided with adequate turnaround facilities at the dead-end, as determined by the Fire Official.
(E) Cul-de-sacs. In general, streets with one end permanently closed shall be avoided unless topographic conditions and/or exterior lot line configurations offer no practical alternatives for connection or through traffic. Cul-de-sacs, if permitted, shall not exceed 1,800 feet in length in single-family residential areas and 1,000 feet in multi-family or commercial areas as measured from the nearest intersection with a street providing through access (not a cul-de sac). The closed end of a cul-de-sac shall be a minimum of 100 feet in diameter as measured from the back of the curb.
(F) Intersections.
(1) Not more than two streets shall intersect at any one point.
(2) All streets shall intersect as nearly at 90° right angles as possible, subject to variations approved by the Planning Commission upon evidence of good cause.
(3) Streets entering upon opposite sides of a given street shall have their center lines directly opposite or shall be off-set a minimum distance of 200 feet, measured along the centerline of the streets being intersected, except that street jogs shall not be permitted at street intersections involving continuous traffic movement.
(4) Street intersections shall be located at least 200 feet from the right-of-way of any railroad track, measured from the center point of the intersection to the railroad right-of-way line nearest the intersection.
(5) Private driveways shall not intersect a public street within 50 feet of an intersection, measured from the street right-of-way.
(G) Right-of-way, lane and pavement widths. Minimum street right-of-way, lane and pavement widths shall be as follows:
Classification | Lane Width | Pavement Width | Right-of-way Width |
Classification | Lane Width | Pavement Width | Right-of-way Width |
Public Streets | |||
Local (minor) | 10 feet | 24 feet | 50 feet |
with parking (one side) | 10 feet | 34 feet | 50 feet |
Collector | 11 feet | 28 feet | 66 feet |
with turning lane | 11 feet | 40 feet | 66 feet |
Arterial | |||
4 lane | 12 feet | 52 feet | 80 feet |
with service lanes | 12 feet | 70 feet | 100 feet |
controlled access | 12 feet | 70 feet | 120 feet |
Alley | 9 feet | 18 feet | 22 feet |
One-way, with median | 18 feet | 18 feet | 70 feet |
Private streets | 8 feet | 18 feet | 50 feet |
Sidewalks | 5 feet | 5 feet | - |
Bicycle lane | 5 feet | 5 feet | - |
(H) Required improvements. All public streets shall be cut, graded, stabilized and paved in accord with the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Manual, latest edition, as amended. Paving of approved private streets is not required; however, such streets shall be cut, graded and stabilized in accordance with the above referenced manual. The developer shall provide driveway culverts, storm drainage system design, pipe, catch basins, man holes, and the like in accordance with the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Manual, latest edition, as amended.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 10-036, passed 8-24-10; Am. Ord. 2016-015, passed 10-11-16; Am. Ord. 2020-020, passed 8-25-20; Am. Ord. 2021-007, passed 5-11-21; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24) Penalty, see § 156.999
(A) Requirement. Curbs and gutters shall be required and installed along both sides of all public streets.
(B) Construction specifications. Curbs and gutters shall be constructed in accordance with Section 720 of the Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Manual, latest edition, as amended.
(C) Design specifications. Acceptable curb types are illustrated as follows:
(D) Transition. The transition from one type to the other shall be made only at street intersections with adequate provisions being made for driveway entrances.
(E) All drainage grat es must be safe for bicyclists. Hydraulically efficient, bicycle-safe grates (see diagram) shall be utilized and be placed or adjusted to be flush with the adjacent pavement surface.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 10-036, passed 8-24-10; Am. Ord. 2016-015, passed 10-11-16; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24) Penalty, see § 156.999
(A) Street signs.
( 1) Design and placement of traffic signs shall follow state regulations or the requirements specified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Responsibility for installation shall rest with the subdivider.
(2) Street name signs and stop signs shall be decorative signs approved by the city, and purchased and installed by the developer.
(3) Site information signs in planned developments shall follow a design theme that is related and complementary to other elements of the overall site design.
(4) Signs for the development may be installed in compliance with the Zoning Code.
(B) Names.
(1) Streets. Street names shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission and Kershaw County E911 Addressing Office. Proposed street names shall be substantially different in sound and spelling from existing streets in the city unless at a future date plans call for a tie-in between the proposed street and an existing street.
(2) Development names shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission and shall not duplicate the name of any recorded or of existing established locality names.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 10-036, passed 8-24-10; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)
(A) Drainage easements.
(1) Where traversed by a water course, drainageway, channel or stream, adequate areas for storm water or drainage easements shall be allocated, conforming substantially with the lines of such water course, and of sufficient width to carry off storm water and provide for maintenance and improvement of the water course. Maintenance roads may be required in connection therewith.
(2) The location of any surface drainage course shall not be changed without the approval of the Planning Commission. Possible flooding of adjacent downstream properties caused by additional run-off or increased rate of run-off of the subdivision shall be evaluated and controlled with properly designed drainage systems. The post-construction storm water run-off rate must not exceed the pre-construction run-off rate.
(3) The developer shall be required to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act and implementing regulations, consistent sections of the South Carolina Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction Act and implementing regulations, and related city ordinances.
(B) Utility easements.
(1) Adequate areas of suitable size and location shall be allocated for utility easements. The location and size of such easements shall be coordinated with the public and private utilities involved.
(2) Where provided along side or rear lot lines, utility easements shall be not less than 20 feet in width. No structures or trees shall be placed within such easements. Such easements shall be maintained by the property owner(s) and may be used to satisfy yard requirements.
(3) The Planning Commission may approve the installation of sidewalks, trails and greenways within City of Camden public utility rights-of-way. All proposed sidewalks, trails and greenways shall be approved by the Director of Public Utilities prior to being submitted to the Planning Commission.
(C) Maintenance.
(1) The covenant restrictions placed in the deed of a lot which contains a utility easement shall stipulate that the city or utility company with lines in such easement shall have full right of access to such easement.
(2) The city shall maintain only those easements specifically accepted for public maintenance.
(3) The city shall not maintain any portion of a storm water system unless specifically accepted by the city.
(D) The developer shall be required to obtain any necessary encroachment permits.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 10-036, passed 8-24-10; Am. Ord. 2016-015, passed 10-11-16; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)
(A) Residential.
(1) Block lengths shall be appropriate to topographic conditions and density to be served, but shall not exceed 1,000 feet in length.
(2) Blocks shall be not less than 300 feet in length.
(3) Where blocks are greater than 800 feet in length, a crosswalk easement may be required by the Planning Commission if necessary to provide proper access to schools, playgrounds, or other public facilities. Where provided, such easement shall be at least ten feet in width and have a paved walk of at least four feet in width.
(4) Blocks should be of sufficient width to allow for two tiers of lots of appropriate depth, except where reverse frontage lots are required along a major street, or where prevented by the size, topographical conditions, or other inherent conditions of property.
(B) Commercial and industrial. Blocks intended for commercial or industrial development may vary from the standards of design detailed above in favor of dimensions more suitable to their prospective use; provided such blocks permit adequate traffic circulation.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 2016-015, passed 10-11-16; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24) Penalty, see § 156.999
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