Land Development Ordinance - Amended 11-19-2024

dedicated easement shall be in accordance with the Town’s Standard Specifications & Construction Details.

c. Riparian Buffers

Where a subdivision, site plan or other type of development permitted in the Land Development Ordinance is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel, or stream in the Neuse River Basin there shall be provided a riparian buffer in accordance with Article I Environmental Protection Standards, §9-1404 Riparian Buffers Regulations.

d. Storm Drainage Easements

Storm drainage traversing a street within a public right-of-way shall be maintained by the Town of Fuquay-Varina. All storm drainage easements outside a public right-of-way shall be private storm drainage easements that shall be maintained by individual property owners, the developer or a homeowners’ association, as determined by the developer. Storm drainage easements and construction of a storm drainage system shall be in accordance with the Town’ Standard Specifications & Construction Details. Storm drainage easements shall be subject to and in compliance with Article I Environmental Protection Standards, §9-1405 Stormwater Management Regulations.

e. Easements Subject to Dedicated Land

Lakes, ponds, creeks, and similar areas shall not be the responsibility of the Town of Fuquay- Varina for maintenance, except where the Town Board of Commissioners of the Town of Fuquay-Varina has accepted such land for dedication as public recreation in accordance with the provisions of Article J Subdivision Regulations, §9-1462 Recreation Standards, which may include such types of features. Such land dedication, as a result of a subdivision plat or development plan, shall be approved by the Town Board of Commissioners before a final plat may be recorded, or other requirements of the subdivision has complied with the standards of the Land Development Ordinance.

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Cross-Access Easement

(1) Purpose and Intent . The intent of this section is to supplement the requirements of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) and street design standards of the Town in order to promote a highly connected transportation system by providing cross-access between adjoining properties. Cross-access is intended to increase connectivity, reduce vehicle

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