The width of the right of way shall conform to the requirements of Table 1. Streets shall be graded for their total width in conformance with the approved Typical Street Section and to lines and grades as shown on the approved plan and profile drawings as set forth in these Subdivision Regulations. The Planning Commission may vary the provisions of these design standards regarding the width of rights of way in situations where the specified width is not feasible, but in no case shall the width of the right of way of any street be less than sixty (60) feet.
The right of way shall be measured from lot line to lot line and shall be sufficiently wide to contain the pavement, curbs, sidewalks, utilities, graded areas and shade trees, if required.
The right of way of a new street that is a continuation of an existing street shall in no case be continued at a width less than that of the existing street.
The right of way for roads shall be in accordance with the major thoroughfare plan and shall provide for future development.
The right-of-way width for a divided entrance shall be eighty (80) feet.
Trees shall not be permitted within the right of way except where the location and type has been specifically approved by the Village of Lordstown Planning Commission with recommendations from the Village and Sanitary Engineer or the Board of Public Affairs.
(Ord. 26-2013. Passed 4-1-13.)
Table 1: Right-of-Way Standards By Type of Road | |||
Street Type | Minimum R-O-W Width (feet) | ||
2 Lane | 3 Lane | 4 Lane | |
Arterial | 80 | 100 | 120 |
Collector | 60 | 80 | N/A |
Local | 60 | N/A | N/A |
Cul-de-Sac Street* | 60 | N/A | N/A |
Commercial/Industrial | 80 | 80 | 100 |
(Ord. 56-2005. Passed 10-3-05.)