A. All streets, including private streets (those not dedicated to the Town), shall meet the dimensional requirements set forth below unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board. In instances where there is insufficient land available or in order to promote low impact development, the Planning Board may modify these requirements to suit the situation. In all cases, street dimensions must provide adequate access for emergency vehicles.
Typical Street Cross-Section (see Appendix B)
Right of Way (ROW) Width 50 feet
Pavement Width, Including Curbs 26 feet
Maximum Grade of Street 9 percent
Minimum Grade of Street 1 percent
Maximum Grade of Cul-de-sac 4 percent
Minimum Center Line Radius with Horizontal Curve 150 feet
Cul-de-sac (Permanent and Temporary)
Minimum ROW Diameter 100 feet
Minimum Pavement Diameter 90 feet
Street Intersection Fillet Curve
Minimum Radius of Pavement 37 feet
Minimum Radius of ROW 25 feet
B. Streets within a Conservation Development may be publicly or privately owned and maintained and shall conform to the standards of these Regulations. Streets shall be designed to conform to the standards of the Town where the street is intended for dedication and acceptance by the Town. Private streets shall be adequate for the intended use and vehicular traffic and shall be maintained by an association of unit owners or such other means or entity as may be approved by the Planning Board.
C. The Planning Board may allow for reduced width of streets in order to reduce traffic speeds and the amount of stormwater runoff generated by impervious surfaces, provided that a finding is made that public safety would not be adversely impacted.