Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

(1) Connect Streets & Destinations . A proposed subdivision or development shall provide multiple direct connections with the local street network to and between local destinations where feasible, such as parks, schools, and shopping without requiring the use of major or minor thoroughfares and streets. (2) Continuation of Existing Thoroughfares & Streets . Each proposed subdivision or development shall incorporate and continue all thoroughfares, collector or streets stubbed to the boundary of the subdivision or development planned or installed by a previously approved, but un-built development or existing subdivision or development.

b. Thoroughfares & Pedestrian Classifications

(1) Community Transportation Plan . The Community Transportation Plan identifies the classification of thoroughfares and streets that are consistent with the uniform street system recognized by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), which is responsible for the transportation system within the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) designated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) including the Town of Fuquay-Varina. (2) Community Pedestrian Master Plan . The Community Pedestrian Master Plan identifies the location and types of pedestrian travel and access required to interface with the Community Transportation Plan in the Town’s corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction. (3) Thoroughfare Classifications . The classifications for thoroughfares, streets, alleys and the like are defined in accordance with Article S Interpretations & Definitions, and are listed from highest traffic capacity to the lowest as follows: A. Freeway, Type 11 – multi-lane 300 + feet ROW/Controlled Access B. Expressway, Type 10 – multi-lane 150 + feet ROW/Controlled to Limited Access C. Boulevard/Parkway, Type 9 – multi-lane 100-120 feet ROW/ Limited Access D. Major Thoroughfare, Type 9 – multi-lane 80-90 feet ROW/Limited Access E. Minor Thoroughfare, Type 8 – multi-lane 70 feet ROW/Limited Access F. Thoroughfare Collector, Type 8 – 60 feet ROW/Limited Access for Driveways G. Residential Collector, Type 7 – 50 feet ROW H. Street, Type 5, Type 6 – 50 feet ROW I. Local Street, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4 – 50 feet ROW J. Rear Access Street/Alley, Type 1 – Rear Access Street 30-40 feet/Alley 20-25 feet

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