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Article 7: Subdivisions 17 Section 7.8: Access and Roadways (1) Private Roads serve lots within subdivisions that do not have access to state - maintained roads. (2) Private Roads insure that all lots have documented legal right -of -way and provide adequate access for residents and emergency vehicles. (3) Private Roads may be allowed in a subdivision where, in the judgment of the Planning Board and with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners, it is found that the nature and location of the subdivision are such that a private road is justified. (a) In determining whether to permit Private Roads in subdivisions, the design features contained in subsection (F)(5) of this Section shall be considered. (b) It is the responsibility of the subdivider to supply a written statement justifying the reasons for Private Roads in the proposed subdivision. (4) After approval of and initial construction of the Private Road, maintenance must be provided by the property owners of lots located along the road. A Road Maintenance Agreement or Declaration between the lot owners is required to insure that the needed repairs are made (see subsection (F)(1 0)(i)). (5) Since Private Roads are not constructed to North Carolina Department of Transportation standards, they will not be added to the Secondary Road System and will not be maintained by the State or Orange County. (C) Classifications (1) The standards and specifications for Private Roads apply to subdivisions in Orange County and the class of road required depends on the number of lots served by the road. (a) A Class B road serves 1 to 5 lots or dwelling units. (b) A Class A road serves 6 to 12 lots or dwelling units. (2) All Private Roads in a major subdivision require the approval of the Board of County Commissioners. (3) Before the final plat of the subdivision can be recorded, the Private Road must be built and approved, or the applicant must post a security instrument with the County in an amount that would cover the cost of constructing the road. (4) Class B Private Roads intended to serve two lots or dwelling units are not required to be constructed to Orange County Standards or to be inspected before recordation of the final plat. (a) Orange County recommends that such Class B roads be built to these standards in order to provide adequate access, especially for emergency vehicles which require the clearances and turn areas shown on the specifications. (D) Construction Standards for Private Roads The standards described herein are the minimum set forth by the County. Orange County has not determined, and is not responsible for determining, that these standards are adequate or appropriate for all uses by landowners. The standards also may not meet NCDOT criteria. No road will be accepted for maintenance by NCDOT unless or until NCDOT standards are met. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 7 -17