(1) Row Houses . Row houses are permitted by right where meeting the following standards:
A. New Subdivision . Where a property owner/developer proposes a new subdivision, which will development as row houses the following standards shall apply:
i. Number of Consecutive Lots . No more than eight (8) row houses shall be permitted in a single row without separation utilizing open space a minimum of 20 feet wide or a cross-access easement to access a rear alley and parking. ii. Access . Access shall be provided by a rear alley for each lot. The alley shall be identified as a 25 feet cross-access easement. Whether the alley serves two-way or one-way traffic the paved surface shall be in accordance with the Town’s Standards Specifications & Construction Details. iii. Thoroughfare Network . The design of the streets shall follow a grid pattern and shall not permit cul-de-sacs, except in circumstances that prohibit the ability to create a street grid with approval by the Town, and only for the purpose of vehicle turnaround and for municipal services and emergencies. New public rights-of-way shall connect to existing public rights-of-way.
iv. New Street Construction . Construction of new streets to accommodate row houses shall be constructed with curb and gutter and sidewalks on both sides of a street.
B. Existing Lots . Existing lots with no less than 25 feet of lot width may be developed with row houses as conforming lots as of the effective of the Land Development Ordinance (December 30, 2016), and in accordance with the following standards:
i. Public Right-Of-Way . An existing lot shall have frontage on an improved public right-of-way.
ii. Rear Alley . Front lot widths less than 50 feet shall provide rear alleys for vehicle access and parking to the individual lots. A rear alley, either one-
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