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101 <br />5. Private Bridges: There are currently no existing standards governing the development <br />of a 'bridge'/stream crossing. Such crossings are permitted in accordance with Section <br />6.13.6 (C) (4) of the UDO. Staff is still reviewing this request. <br />6. Tree Clearance on Driveways: While the County may need a reference to a tree <br />clearing requirement for subdivision projects to ensure emergency vehicular access, <br />and reference such requirements in recorded road maintenance agreements for all <br />subdivisions, the UDO may not be the most appropriate location for a County standard. <br />(Also see #2 in next subsection.) <br />Possible Options for addressing Issues outside the UDO: Several comments do not appear to <br />have either a land use component or lend themselves to a land use enforcement proceeding. <br />Although possibly beyond the purview of the Planning and Inspections Department, staff <br />reports these additional items as follows: <br />1. Locked gates: There is no land use issue related to a property owner choosing to <br />secure his /her property. There is, however, a public safety concern. A separate <br />policy /ordinance within Chapter 14 Emergency Services of the Orange County Code of <br />Ordinances could be written. <br />2. Tree Clearance on Driveways: As with locked gates, there is no clear land use issue <br />associated with this matter. A separate policy /ordinance as indicated in #1 above could <br />be established to address this issue. <br />3. Road Identification: There is already a road naming policy enforced by the Land <br />Records division of the Tax Administration office that could be reviewed and revised to <br />address this matter. <br />4. District Issues with Road Conditions: This issue is beyond the scope of any one <br />department or agency. From staff's perspective there could be a County policy for <br />addressing access and maintenance in those circumstances where there is an older <br />development that does not comply with County and /or NC DOT regulations. <br />The biggest concern Planning staff hears, with respect to this issue, is from residents of <br />older subdivisions, with no home owners association, trying to address road <br />maintenance issues and /or lack of financial participation amongst neighbors. <br />Staff Options for Addressing Comments Regarding Emergency Access for Trail Systems: <br />1. Trail Systems: There are currently no standards for emergency access for trail systems <br />in the UDO. On occasion, emergency service personnel has a need to access people <br />using trails at Orange County parks and nature preserves administered by the <br />Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR). The draft <br />goal and objectives (Attachment 1) could be implemented and considered by the BOCC <br />in the future as a matter of County policy for the planning and development of future <br />parks or for incorporation into the UDO. It may provide a more flexible approach, <br />responsive to the site - specific environmental issues of individual park sites, if a matter <br />of policy. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Existing Staff has accomplished the work thus far on this project and <br />will complete any remaining work that is authorized by the BOCC. <br />5 <br />