Street Design Manual

CHAPTER 8 RIGHT-OF-WAY CONVEYANCE AND EASEMENTS

Article 8.1 Right-of-Way Dedication All Public roadways, exclusive of slope easements, shall be platted and dedicated in conformance with the Street Plan Map and the Table of Right-of-Way requirements. It is the responsibility of the Developer to take future roadway plans of the City and NCDOT into account when laying out a development plan. Extra right-of-way dedication can be required for additional pavement to accommodate turning movements. Section 8.1.1 Reservation Periods for Public Land Where a proposed park, greenway, open space, school, fire station or other public use shown in the Comprehensive Plan is located in whole or in part in a development, the City Council may require the reservation of the land for future use. The reservation shall continue in effect for a period of not more than 1 year from the date of approval of the preliminary plan or site plan. This reservation period may be extended for an additional year upon submission of a letter to the City Council of intent to purchase by the appropriate governmental agency. Further extensions may be permitted upon mutual agreement between the land owner and the City Council, each of which shall not exceed 2 years. Section 8.1.2 Adjustments to required Right-of-Way widths The Public Works Director may reduce the required minimum right-of-way width due to the location of an existing building or use in the proposed new right-of-way. A Design Adjustment shall be required for any exemption.

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