Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

(1) Minimum Lot Size & Public Utilities . Lots shall be a minimum of one (1) acre or greater and developed with Town public water and wastewater (sewer) services.

(2) Access to Town Street . All proposed lots within a subdivision shall connect and have access to a public street dedicated to the Town. Thoroughfare collector streets traversing through a subdivision shall have a minimum 60 feet right-of-way and a street cross-section width of 35 feet, in accordance with the Town’s Standard Specifications & Construction Details.

e. Additional Conditions

Notwithstanding the requirements of this Section, the Town Board of Commissioners may require the installation of curb and gutter at locations that may not normally require curb and gutter, if it is determined through the review and Town Staff recommendation of a proposed subdivision plat or development plan that curb and gutter is needed to protect the public safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Fuquay-Varina. Conditions that may dictate the need for the installation of curb and gutter are as follows:

(1) Existing & Proposed Topography . Existing topography and/or proposed grading that creates drainage problems on-site or off-site.

(2) Stormwater Management . Stormwater management requirements and best management practices.

(3) Existing Curb & Gutter . Continuation of curb and gutter where existing street sections have curb and gutter.

(4) Sedimentation & Erosion Control . To mitigate sedimentation and erosion control where practical.

(5) Provision for Pedestrian Traffic . Where sidewalks are proposed adjacent to a travel lane there shall be provided curb and gutter as a barrier or separation between the sidewalk and the travel lane.

§9-1612 PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS

Sidewalks, multi-use greenway trails, side paths, bicycle lanes and other similar improvements shall be required in accordance with the Community Transportation Plan, Community Pedestrian Master Plan, the Town’s Standard Specifications & Construction Detai ls and/or other adopted plans.

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