Unified Development Ordinance - Currituck County Government

Chapter 5: Development StandardsSECTION 5.6: COMMUNITY FORM STANDARDSSubsection 5.6.7: Driveway and Access Standards(3) Except for single-family detached development, all driveways that abut a pavedstreet shall be surfaced with asphalt or six inches of concrete for a distance of15 feet from the edge of pavement.(4) Single-family detached development obtaining ingress or egress from a majorarterial streets shall incorporate a driveway surfaced with asphalt or six inchesof concrete for a distance of 15 feet from the edge of pavement. Whenasphalt is used, it shall be at least three-and-one-half inches thick atop an eightinch-thickcrushed stone base.(5) Whenever individual parcels are assembled for a single development,consolidation of existing direct access shall be required, and in no instanceshall the number of access points exceed the limits of this section.(6) Except when unreasonable due to parcel size or shape, major subdivisionsshall ensure all lots have sufficient frontage to obtain access from a streetother than a major arterial or collector street.(7) Driveways on corner lots shall provide access from the street with less traffic,to the maximum extent practicable.B. Design Standards(1) Except for driveways serving two or more lots, lots on a cul-de-sac, or acamper lot, all driveways shall be setback from side and rear lot lines at leastten feet.(2) Driveways for singlefamilyand two-to-fourfamily dwellings shallextend ten feet into thelot before establishingdrive aisles or parkingspaces (see Figure 5.6.7,Driveway DesignStandards).(3) Driveways servingnonresidential andmulti-family uses shallextend 20 feet into thelot or site beforeestablishing drive aislesor parking spaces.Figure 5.6.7, Driveway Design Standards(4) Driveway radii shall bedesigned in accordance with the type of intended vehicle to be served, andshall not extend beyond side lot lines.C. Driveway WidthsDriveway widths shall be in accordance with Table 5.6.7.C, Driveway Width:CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE5.50