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3 4. The division of a tract in single ownership of the entire area of which is no greater than two acres into not more than three lots, if no street right -of -way dedication is involved and if the resultant lots are equal to or exceed the standards of the County as detailed within the UDO. Lots created via this process are still required to meet all applicable requirements for the granting of zoning compliance permits authorizing development. However, the UDO does not require lots to have access from a complying road, including those created through statutorily exempt subdivisions (lots > 10 acres). Because of the exempt nature of these subdivisions, County staff cannot guarantee viable access to created lots. Like the situation with Class B private roads, the creation of land- locked properties (e.g., those with access easements rather than roadway access) presents public safety access issues for emergency services vehicles. Emergency Access to Recreational Trail Systems: There are currently no standards for emergency access for trail systems in the UDO. DEAPR staff recommends that issues related to accommodating emergency service personnel needing to access people using trails at Orange County parks and nature preserves administered by DEAPR are best addressed through the addition of the staff recommended goal and objectives to the Draft Parks & Recreation Master Plan (Attachment 3). This approach would be a more flexible approach that would be responsive to the site - specific environmental issues of individual park sites. Possible Options for Revisions to the Private Road and Access Standards: To provide an appropriate level of service for emergency services vehicles and ensure the provision of adequate public safety protection, Planning staff believes the following options should be discussed: 1. Do away with the Class B private roads and allow only the Class A private roads, which requires a minimum 18 -foot travel -way. 2. Develop a requirement that all newly created lots have access to a complying road (either private or public). To continue to allow a reasonable and affordable development option for small subdivisions, staff suggests consideration of the following UDO revision: 3. Allow subdivisions with up to three lots or dwelling units to be served by a shared driveway, subject to provision of a minimum driveway width, maximum driveway length, and a turnaround area that can accommodate Emergency Services vehicles. (The UDO currently allows two lots or dwelling units to be served by a shared driveway.)