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TAYLORSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
ADOPTING ORDINANCES
CHARTER
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
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§ 150.39 NONRESIDENTIAL STREETS.
   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)
§ 150.40 DESIGN STANDARDS OF STREETS.
   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)
§ 150.41 RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTHS.
   (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)
§ 150.42 PAVEMENT TYPE.
   (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)
§ 150.43 GEOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS.
   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)
§ 150.43.1 DESIGN SPEED.
   Minimum design speeds for subdivision-type streets shall be in accordance with A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (AASHTO).
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
§ 150.43.2 MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM GRADES.
   (A)   The maximum grades in percent shall be:
 
Design Speed
Level
Rolling
Mountainous
60
3
4
6
50
4
5
7
40
5
6
8
30
 
9
10
20
 
 
12
 
   (B)   A minimum grade for curbed streets normally should not be less than 0.5%, a grade of 0.35% may be allowed where there is a high type pavement accurately crowned and in areas where special drainage conditions may control.
   (C)   Grades for 100 feet each way from intersections should not exceed 5%.
   (D)   For streets and roads with projected annual average daily traffic less than 250, short grades, less than 500 feet long, may be no greater than 15.0%.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00) Penalty, see § 150.53
§ 150.43.3 SIGHT DISTANCE.
   Sight distance provided for stopped vehicles at intersections shall be in accordance with A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (AASHTO).
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
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