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Taylorsville, NC Code of Ordinances
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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§ 150.43 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)
§ 150.43.4 INTERSECTIONS.
   (A)   It is recommended that no street shall intersect any other street at an angle less than 90 degrees. However, at the discretion of the Planning Board, a street may intersect at less than 90 degrees but more than 75 degrees. Under no circumstances may a street intersect at less than a 75-degree angle.
   (B)   Property sight lines shall be maintained at all intersections of streets. Measured along the centerline, there shall be a clear sight triangle of 75 feet (150 feet for major streets) from a point of intersection. This shall be indicated on all plans. No building or obstruction shall be permitted in this area.
   (C)   Offset intersections are to be avoided unless the Division of Highways grants exception. Intersections which cannot be aligned should be separated by a minimum length of 200 feet between survey center lines.
   (D)   Intersections with arterials, collectors and thoroughfares shall be at least 1,000 feet from center line to center line, or more if required by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00) Penalty, see § 150.53
§ 150.43.5 CUL-DE-SACS.
   (A)   Permanent dead-end streets shall not exceed 800 feet in length depending on topography and shall be provided with a turn-around having a right-of-way radius of 50 feet.
   (B)   Where one cul-de-sac intersects with another cul-de-sac, the end of each cul-de-sac shall be no more than 800 feet from a through street.
   (C)   The distance from the edge of pavement on the vehicular turnaround to the right-of-way line shall not be less than the distance from the edge of pavement to right-of-way line on the street approaching the turnaround, as illustrated in § 150.42.
   (D)   Cul-de-sacs should not be used to avoid connection with an existing street or to avoid the extension of an important street, unless an exception is recommended by the Planning Board and granted by the Town Commissioners.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00; Am. Ord. 03-2000, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 03-2001, passed 11-13-01) Penalty, see § 150.53
§ 150.43.6 ALLEYS.
   (A)   Alleys shall be required to serve lots used for commercial and industrial purposes except that this requirement may be waived where other definite and assured provision is made for service access.
   (B)   The width of an alley shall be at least 20 feet.
   (C)   Dead-end alleys shall be avoided where possible, but if unavoidable, shall be provided with adequate turnaround facilities at the dead-end as may be recommended by the Planning Board and approved by the Town Commissioners.
   (D)   Sharp alignment or grade changes shall be avoided.
   (E)   All alleys shall be designed in accordance with North Carolina Department of Transportation Standards.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
§ 150.44 UTILITIES.
   Storm and sanitary sewer, water mains, and fire hydrants shall be designed by a registered engineer and shall be approved by the Town Engineer.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
§ 150.44.1 WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS.
   Each lot in all subdivisions within the corporate limits of the town shall be provided with an extension of the municipal water and sanitary sewer systems.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)
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