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12 <br />grading permit befiore starting any timbering, clearing, or grading. Generally, permits <br />are required when a private road is more than 650 feet long, assuming the width of <br />disturbance averages 30 feet: Contact the Erosion Control Supervisor in the Planning <br />Department for assistance. <br />STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE ROADS, Minimum Curve Radius (SECOND PARAGRAPH, <br />ITEM 4) IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: <br />Minimum Curve Radius <br />New curves shall be constructed with a minimum centerline radius of 125'. The <br />right-of--way must be designed with bends that will provide sufficient width to construct <br />the road to this minimum radius. For example, a 90 bend in a 50' right-of-way will not <br />provide enough area to construct a road 18' wide. The right-of--way must include <br />sufficient width for the travelway and the necessary shoulders, ditches and slopes. <br />A curve radius of less than 125 feet may be approved if all of the following <br />conditions are met: <br />1. The road existed prior to the adoption of subdivisian regulations or was <br />approved as part of an earlier subdivision; <br />2. Reconstruction of the existing road to meet a 125' curve radius is not <br />feasible due to the extent of earthwork which would be required and/or the <br />inability to reconfigure the existing right-af--way location due to ownership or <br />the location of existing structures, wells or septic systems; <br />3. Standards pertaining to road width and grade will be met; <br />4. The subdivision can be approved with a o;es+~a Class B private road; <br />5. Documentation is received from the Erosion Control Division that the <br />proposed curve radius would provide for adequate vehicular access and <br />circulation; <br />6. Qocumentation is received from the Department of Emergency Services <br />stating that the proposed curve radius would, provide access for the largest <br />emergency vehicle, which would use the road. <br />PAGE A-18, DIAGRAM "CLASS `C' PRIVATE ROAD", IS DELETED. <br />