Appendix B-Subdivision Ordinance - Bedford County, Virginia

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Appendix Ad. The easement locations of all fire hydrants, water supply improvements, and the boundary linesof proposed districts, indicating all improvements proposed to be served, shall be shown on thepreliminary plat, and the cost of installing same shall be borne by the developer or subdivider.e. The county directs that the authority adopt and amend from time to time regulations which shallset forth and establish reasonable standards in order to determine the proportionate share ofthe total estimated costs which shall be borne by each subdivider or developer for thenecessary ultimate sewage and water facilities required to serve adequately a related andcommon area when and if fully developed in accordance with the county's comprehensive planand related planning documents. The "regulations" shall be known as the Bedford CountyPublic Service Authority Line Extension and Reimbursement Policy and the "related andcommon area" shall be known as the development area. It is further directed that such share(s)shall be limited to the proportion which the increased sewage flow and/or water flow actually tobe caused by the subdivision or development bears to the total estimated volume and velocityof such sewage and/or water in the fully developed development area.f. In the event that a subdivider or a developer determines, in its discretion, to pay for a longerextension than is required by this ordinance, the aggregate reimbursement from subsequentdevelopers or subdividers will be the total cost of such water line extension.g. In accordance with section 15.2-2243, the authority shall require that any payment receivedfrom a subsequent developer or subdivider and intended to be paid to an original developer orsubdivider as reimbursement shall be expended only for necessary engineering and relatedstudies and the construction of those facilities identified in the line extension and reimbursementpolicy.h. The authority is also authorized to require on-site extensions of water and sewer lines inaccordance with the line extension and reimbursement policy, its line standards, developeragreements and other policies as implemented and amended by the authority from time to time.2. Individual wells and central water systems.a. In developments with a density of one (1) unit per acre or less and when a public water systemis not available in the opinion of the authority, individual wells may be used or a public watersystem provided, in a manner approved by the authority, so that an adequate supply of potablewater will be available to every lot in the subdivision.b. If the authority requires that a connection to its system be eventually provided as a condition ofapproval to an individual well or another public water system, the applicant shall makearrangements prior to receiving final plat approval for future water service. Performance or cashbonds may be required to ensure compliance.3. Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be required where public water is available. Fire hydrants shall belocated no more than one thousand (1,000) feet apart and within five hundred (500) feet of anystructure and shall be approved by the applicable fire protection unit. All underground utilities for firehydrants, together with the fire hydrants themselves, and all other supply improvements shall beinstalled before any final paving of a street shown on the subdivision plat.7.4Sewerage facilities (reserved).7.5Drainage and storm management.1. General requirements. Drainage and stormwater management shall meet the requirements of thecounty's erosion and sediment control ordinance.2. Dedication of drainage easements. When a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way,channel, or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-wayconforming substantially to the lines of such watercourse, and of such width and construction as will
- CODE OF THE COUNTYAPPENDIX B - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCEARTICLE 8 - WAIVERS AND APPEALSDIVISION 2 APPEALSbe adequate. Wherever possible, it is desirable that the drainage be maintained by an open channelwith landscaped banks and adequate width for maximum flow volume.ARTICLE 8WAIVERS AND APPEALSDIVISION 1 - WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTSDIVISION 2 - APPEALSDIVISION 1WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS8.1 Authority to grant.8.2 Dedication of subdivided property to board of supervisors, waiver of requirements.8.3 Procedure for waiver.8.1Authority to grant.One (1) or more of the minimum requirements established under this category may be waived by theplanning commission, upon assurance of the subdivider that each of the following conditions has beenmet:1. There exists an unusual situation or where strict adherence to the subdivision regulations wouldresult in substantial injustice or hardship.2. The minimum requirement, if applied to the proposed subdivision, would impose anunreasonable burden upon the subdivider.3. The granting of such waiver will have no substantially adverse effect on the future residents ofthe proposed subdivision, nor upon any property adjoining such proposed subdivision.8.2Dedication of subdivided property to board of supervisors, waiver of requirements.Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, the board of supervisors may, in its discretion, waiveany requirements of this ordinance where it is necessary to subdivide any or all of a parcel of property forthe purpose of dedicating such subdivided property to the board, provided that is [it] finds compliance withsection 8.1(2).8.3Procedure for waiver.1. The subdivider, whenever possible, shall submit a request for the waiver of any minimumrequirement with, or prior to, the submission of a preliminary plan. Such request shall be in writingand include a specific statement of the relief requested and the reasons such request should begranted. The subdivision agent may also require such plans and drawings as needed to assist theplanning commission in reaching its decision.2. The agent, upon receipt of a waiver request under this section, shall schedule planning commissionconsideration within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof, and shall prepare a staff recommendation onthe request. The planning commission may make a decision on the written record and may alsoreceive testimony, if is so desires.Bedford County, Virginia, Code of Ordinances Page 39
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Page 8 and 9: Appendix A2.5Fees.There shall be a
Page 10 and 11: Appendix A3.5Revisions to approved
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Page 16 and 17: Appendix ADIVISION 4FINAL PLAT3.17
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Page 22 and 23: Appendix AARTICLE 5IMPROVEMENTS GEN
Page 24 and 25: Appendix A5.6Monuments.Markers shal
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Page 32 and 33: Appendix A6.9Approach angle.The ang
Page 34 and 35: Appendix Acircumvent the intent of
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