(A) Private street rights-of-way and pavements in a planned development shall be constructed in conformance with minimum street specifications prescribed by Chapter 152 except as otherwise recommended by the Commission to the Town Council (as a part of the development plan and construction plans) and approved by the Town Council. Exceptions must take account of the street circulation system shown in the development plan.
(B) At or near the entrance of each private street on a dedicated public street, the applicant or the private organization shall maintain a signpost carrying a sign, having an area of at least 15 inches by 21 inches, on which is printed and clearly legible in at least two-inch letters the name of the private street and the words “PRIVATE STREET” and, in at least one-inch letters, the words, “NOT DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC USE OR MAINTAINED BY THE PUBLIC.” The material on the sign shall be arranged substantially as follows:
(NAME OF STREET)
PRIVATE STREET
NOT DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC USE
OR MAINTAINED BY THE PUBLIC
(C) Private streets shall be maintained by the owners of contiguous or adjacent property, or by the private organization, so that fire, police, health, or sanitation vehicles and public utility vehicles have adequate access to contiguous or adjacent properties. Adequate access includes an adequate turning area.
(Ord. 2004-20, passed 10-4-04)