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Article 7: Subdivisions 67 <br /> Section 7.11: Recreational Facilities <br /> right-of-way be less than 30 feet in width. <br /> (3) Accessibility <br /> (a) Land dedicated for recreational purposes shall have at least 50 feet of <br /> frontage on at least one street within the subdivision. <br /> (b) Where a recreation area is not accessible due to lot arrangement, the <br /> Planning Department and/or Planning Board may recommend, and the <br /> Board of County Commissioners may require, the dedication of <br /> connecting paths which link the recreation area with other streets <br /> within the subdivision (see figure below). <br /> (i) Connecting paths so required shall be in addition to the land <br /> required in Section 7.11.2 above. <br /> (ii) Connecting paths may require a right-of-way of up to 50 feet in <br /> width but in no case shall the path right-of-way be less than 30:. ..,feet in width. . .,,..., <br /> ,, ..... ,_ <br /> ... <br /> ..,, .4. ,._... <br /> Figure 7.11.3.E.3: Connecting Paths 4 <br /> 7 .,,.....1..., <br /> . ...;,.. ..i.,.. <br /> ,.... <br /> . . . i <br /> . .s. .. .,,,,,Lirii.:, . .....:1 ( . <br /> } division; • ,it. ,- • - _ <br /> Connecting Path . ' <br /> . T,: , 30'ROW ' <br /> _.-.. 44 <br /> 1: " / _ '4 „ 111Recreati•o <br /> • <br /> _i `' I Area <br /> 7.11.4 Site Improvements <br /> (A) Private recreation facilities, either required or provided at the option of the <br /> subdivider/applicant, shall meet the standards for site improvements contained in the <br /> Table below. <br /> (B) When choosing improvements for a recreational area, the anticipated characteristics and <br /> needs of the residents shall be considered in conjunction with the size of the <br /> development, any physical constraints posed by the site, and the availability of other <br /> improvements within the same general area as the subdivision. <br /> (1) As an example, the existence of a multi-purpose court in an adjacent, existing <br /> subdivision and the availability of the facility for use by residents of the proposed <br /> subdivision may indicate to the subdivider/applicant that another facility, such as <br /> a tennis court, would be more appropriate. <br /> (C) Recreation facilities which are suitable for various age groups include, but are not limited <br /> to those shown in the Table below. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-32 <br />