§ 70-724. Subdivider to build and dedicate roads.

(a)

All new roads within the county shall be constructed to VDOT standards and dedicated for public use. Those roads within subdivisions requiring curb and gutter shall have a pavement width of 28 feet. When in conflict with the provisions of a planned unit development, this requirement may be waived by the planning commission.

(b)

All traffic calming measures incorporated into the design of public roads shall be reviewed and approved by VDOT.

(c)

Subject to all other applicable provisions of this section, the following road improvements shall be installed and provided by the subdivider and shall be dedicated to the county or the Commonwealth of Virginia, as appropriate:

(1)

Cross drains and catch basins.

(2)

Curbs and gutters.

(3)

Road paving.

(4)

Road name signs.

(5)

Road lights.

(d)

Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, residential development may occur on roads not in the state system in accordance with the following conditions:

(1)

In accordance with an approved PUD development and the requirements in 90-293(3) (h) (1); or

(2)

As access drives to parking areas serving commercial development, and townhouse or multi-family dwellings.

(3)

To serve no more than three single-family lots in A-1 and R-A zoning districts, provided:

i.

No more than one private road shall be allowed for any lot or parcel that existed as of January 1, 2013.

ii.

No more than one private road shall be allowed or shown on any preliminary or final subdivision plat.

iii.

Private roads shall meet all the geometric design requirements (vertical and horizontal) for a two-way subdivision street having a shoulder and ditch section as given in the latest edition of the VDOT Subdivision Street Design Guide. Gravel surfaces will be acceptable on private roads out of the public right-of-way to which it connects but all surfaces shall be the width prescribed for pavement in the subdivision street design guide. All easement or dedicated right-of-way widths shall be a minimum of 50 feet. All private roads shall have a cul-de-sac or other turnaround as described in the subdivision street design guide or as otherwise approved by the director of planning. Private roads shall be paved in the right-of-way of any public road as required by the corresponding VDOT entrance permit. Private roads shall be designed to meet the drainage requirements of the VDOT drainage manual.

(e)

All street or road entrances shall meet VDOT standards and shall be approved by VDOT prior to subdivision plat approval.

(Ord. No. O-13-10 (06-11-2013), § 1, 6-11-2013)

Editor's note— Ord. No. O-13-10 (06-11-2013), § 1, adopted June 11, 2013, amended § 70-724 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 70-724, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. O-09-02, adopted January 27, 2009.

(Ord. No. O-13-10 (06-11-2013), § 1, 6-11-2013)

Editor's note

Ord. No. O-13-10 (06-11-2013), § 1, adopted June 11, 2013, amended § 70-724 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 70-724, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. O-09-02, adopted January 27, 2009.