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Article 7: Subdivisions 18 Section 7.8: Access and Roadways (1) Certificate of Construction (a) A registered land surveyor must certify in writing to the Planning Department that the travelway of the Private Road, either existing, upgraded or newly constructed, is within the platted right -of -way. (b) A professional engineer must certify in writing to the Planning Department that a Private Road, either existing, upgraded, or newly constructed, meets the standards of the required class for the subdivision, provided however, there is no requirement for written certification by a professional engineer for a private road serving three or fewer lots. (c) The following must be inspected and certified: (i) The proper material has been used in the travelway and it is built to the required width and thickness; (ii) The shoulders are the correct width and the typical cross section is in place; (iii) The road is on the proper grade; (iv) Ditches are in place where necessary to provide adequate drainage, in accordance with sound engineering practice; (v) Necessary storm pipes of proper size, materials and construction are in place and energy dissipaters installed, in accordance with sound engineering practice; (vi) All disturbed areas are properly stabilized; (vii) The required road sign is in place; (viii) An adequate turn - around is in place at the end of the road; (ix) Required vertical and horizontal clearance is provided; and (x) Sight distance and construction at the intersection with a public road has been approved by NCDOT. (2) Travelway (a) The travelway must be surfaced and compacted with a material acceptable to Orange County to the required width of the particular class of road. (b) A crown should be built into the travelway so that water will drain from the road surface into the side ditch. (c) The crown should not be so great as to cause vehicles to slide off the travelway when ice or snow is on the road. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 7 -18 TABLE 7.8.5.D BASIC STANDARDS • FOR PRIVATE ROADS Max. Number of Lots 12 2 3 5 Right -of -Way Width 50 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. Travel -Way Width 18 ft. No Standard 12 ft. 12 ft. Road Maintenance Yes Yes Yes Yes Agreement Required Maintenance Property Owners Property Property Owners Property Responsibility Owners Owners (1) Certificate of Construction (a) A registered land surveyor must certify in writing to the Planning Department that the travelway of the Private Road, either existing, upgraded or newly constructed, is within the platted right -of -way. (b) A professional engineer must certify in writing to the Planning Department that a Private Road, either existing, upgraded, or newly constructed, meets the standards of the required class for the subdivision, provided however, there is no requirement for written certification by a professional engineer for a private road serving three or fewer lots. (c) The following must be inspected and certified: (i) The proper material has been used in the travelway and it is built to the required width and thickness; (ii) The shoulders are the correct width and the typical cross section is in place; (iii) The road is on the proper grade; (iv) Ditches are in place where necessary to provide adequate drainage, in accordance with sound engineering practice; (v) Necessary storm pipes of proper size, materials and construction are in place and energy dissipaters installed, in accordance with sound engineering practice; (vi) All disturbed areas are properly stabilized; (vii) The required road sign is in place; (viii) An adequate turn - around is in place at the end of the road; (ix) Required vertical and horizontal clearance is provided; and (x) Sight distance and construction at the intersection with a public road has been approved by NCDOT. (2) Travelway (a) The travelway must be surfaced and compacted with a material acceptable to Orange County to the required width of the particular class of road. (b) A crown should be built into the travelway so that water will drain from the road surface into the side ditch. (c) The crown should not be so great as to cause vehicles to slide off the travelway when ice or snow is on the road. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 7 -18