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N~~~a~~~~~1~~~~~~~~~~uu ~ ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ ~~~ <br />R85227 464 32J34 <br />Article 7: Subdivisions <br />Section 7.8: Access and Roadways <br />(b) The right-of-way shall be designed with bends that will provide su~cient <br />width to construct the road fo the minimum radius. For example, a 90 <br />degree bend in a 50-foot right-of-way will not provide enough area to <br />construct a road 18-feet wide. <br />(c) The right-of-way must include su~cient width for the travelway and the <br />necessary shoulders, ditches and slopes. <br />(d) A curve radius of less than 125-feet may be approved if all of the <br />following conditions are met: <br />(i) The road existed prior to the adoption of subdivision u ions <br />or was approved as part of an earlier subdivision; <br />(ii) Reconstruction of the exisiing road to meet a 125-foot curve <br />radius is not feasible due to the extent of ea which would <br />be required and/or the inability to reconfigure ' i ~ ht- <br />of-way location due to ownersfiip or the locatio f exis <br />structures, wells or septic systems; <br />(iii) Standards pertaining to road widt de will b et; <br />(iv} The subdivision can be approv ith a s priv ad; <br />(v) Documentation is received m the Staff Eng e t the <br />proposed curve radius wo I provide for a qu vehicular <br />access and circulation; an <br />(vi) Documentation is r ived the Depa ent of Emergency <br />Services stating t h rop ius would provide <br />access for the est ency expected to use the <br />road. <br />(18) Typical Cross-Section <br />The drawings below ill s rat ica cross s ctions for Class A and Class B <br />Private Roads. <br />ure 7.8.S.D.18: Typical Cross Sections <br />Class "A" Typ ( way Section <br />18' ' •,~-- 5' -- ~ <br />_6.00' 6'-1"PerFt~ ,~ <br />~,` -- __ .._ _ .z '- •1,• <br />/ _ :5. <br />~ 4.0 " ompacted Aggregate ~~ ~, <br />ase Course ' ~ <br />C s'" Typic oadway Section <br />'Min-~ ~~5'-1~ <br />00' 6' - 1"Per Ft ,~ <br />,L1 ~ 'L <br />_ ___ . \ ; <br />~ _ R.. _ . _. . _ _ a?~ <br />~~ \ <br />"Compacted Aggregate Base Course <br />Comp ' nce with Erosion and Sedimentation Control Regulations Required <br />Priv road construction shall conform to the erosion and sedimentation control <br />p ' ions of this Ordinance (see Section 6.15). <br />(F) Inspections and Certifications <br />Orange County, North Carolina - Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-25 <br />