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The dedication of half streets of less than 50 feet at the perimeter of a new subdivision shall be prohibited. If circumstances render this impractical, adequate provision for the concurrent dedication of the remaining half of the street must be furnished by the subdivider. Where there exists a half street in an adjoining subdivision, the remaining half shall be provided by the proposed development.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
Where a tract of land to be subdivided adjoins a principal arterial street, the subdivider may be required to provide a marginal access street parallel to the arterial street or reverse frontage on a minor street for the lots to be developed adjacent to the arterial. Where reverse frontage is established, private driveways shall be prevented from having direct access to the principal arterial.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
Where, in the opinion of the Town Commissioners, it is necessary to provide for street access to an adjoining property, proposed streets shall be extended by dedication to the boundary of such property and a temporary turnaround provided. Adequate turnaround facilities shall be provided as determined by the Planning Board and approved by the Town Commissioners.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
The subdivider of a nonresidential subdivision shall provide streets in accordance with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways' Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards, January 1, 2000, as amended, and the standards in this chapter, whichever are stricter in regard to each particular item.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
The design of all streets and roads within the jurisdiction of this chapter shall be in accordance with the accepted policies of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, as taken or modified from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) manuals. The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways' Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards, January 1, 2000, as amended, shall apply for any items not included in this chapter, or where stricter than this chapter. Curb and gutter, swales, or ditches shall be installed as prescribed by the Town Engineer.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
(A) Right-of-way widths shall not be less than the following and shall apply except in those cases where right-of-way requirements have been specifically set out in the thoroughfare plan.
Rural | Minimum Right-of-Way (feet)
|
Principal Arterial Freeways Other | 350 200 |
Minor Arterial | 100 |
Major Collector | 100 |
Minor Collector | 60 |
Local Road | 45 |
Urban | Minimum Right-of-Way (feet) |
Major Thoroughfare other than Freeway and Expressway | 90 |
Minor Thoroughfare | 60 |
Local Street | 45 |
Cul-de-sac | 50' radius |
(B) The subdivider will only be required to dedicate a maximum of 100 feet of right-of-way. In cases where over 100 feet of right-of-way is desired, the subdivider will be required only to reserve the amount in excess of 100 feet. In all cases in which right-of-way is sought for an access controlled facility, the subdivider will only be required to make a reservation.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
(A) All road construction shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures as published by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways. Condition of subgrade shall be determined by the Town Engineer.
(B) Widths for street and road classifications other than local shall be as required by the thoroughfare plan. Width of local roads and streets shall be as follows:
Road Type | w/Curb and Gutter (feet) | w/o Curb and Gutter |
Local Residential, Local Street | 26, to face of curb | 24 |
Residential Collector | 34 | 24 |
Cul-de-sac* |
* The distance from the edge of the pavement of the turnaround to the right-of-way line shall not be less than the distance from the edge of the pavement to the right-of-way line on the street approaching the turnaround, as illustrated on the following page.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
The standards outlined below shall apply to all subdivision streets proposed for addition to the State Highway System (or Municipal Street System). In cases where a subdivision is sought adjacent to a proposed thoroughfare corridor, the requirements of dedication and reservation discussed in § 150.34(B) shall apply.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
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