Appendix E is hereby adopted as the current county road inventory. Any additional roads added or removed to this inventory must be done in compliance with the requirements of this UDO and state law. The engineering director and GIS Coordinator shall maintain the road inventory, including approved road names and route numbers, and shall update the road inventory within 45 days of the dedication, approval, or abandonment of a road from the county inventory. The engineering director shall present the current road inventory annually for the board of commissioners to review and adopt.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

All roads to be constructed in a subdivision, residential or non-residential, must comply with the following provisions:

(a)

General. Transportation system improvements should be designed to include bicycle and pedestrian facilities as part of the road or development to reduce automobile trip generations. All roads and pedestrian ways must be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of this article and the Engineering Design Manual.

(b)

County-maintained or approved private road. All roads must be either: (i) accepted by the board of commissioners as a county-maintained road; or (ii) designated and approved as an approved private road.

(c)

Continuation of existing road pattern. The arrangement of roads in a subdivision shall provide for the alignment with, or the continuation of, or the appropriate projection of existing roads in surrounding areas.

(d)

Road jogs. Road jogs or centerline offsets in the horizontal alignment of roads across intersections of less than 150 feet shall be prohibited.

(e)

Intersections. The centerline of no more than two roads shall intersect at any one point. Roads shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles and no roads shall intersect any other road at less than 75 degrees. Curbed roads shall have a minimum tangent of 100 feet at intersections.

(f)

Subdivisions on arterial roads. Where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial road, the board of commissioners may require local roads, traffic calming measures, or other measures necessary to discourage excess traffic through residential subdivisions.

(g)

Permanent dead-end roads. Dead-end roads, designed to be such permanently, except cul-de-sacs built pursuant to section 114-1005, shall be provided at the closed end with a turn-around having an outside roadway diameter of not less than 100 feet, and a right-of-way diameter of not less than 120 feet.

(h)

Temporary dead-end roads. Temporary dead-end roads shall only be allowed in connection with phased construction of subdivisions within a development according to an approved sketch plat or development plan.

(i)

Road names. Proposed road names for new roads shall be submitted to 911 for review and approval. If 911 disapproves a proposed road name, the applicant must submit another proposed road name.

(j)

Road name markers. Road name markers, which shall be constructed to county specifications, shall be installed at all road intersections.

(k)

Paving. All roads must be paved, except those roads exempt from paving pursuant to article IV, division 1.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

For subdivisions abutting a road maintained by the State of Georgia, DOT approval must be obtained for such subdivision's plan for access or improvement to such road.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

(a)

Residential roads. Roads primarily serving residential development shall comply with the standards in Exhibit 1002a.

Exhibit 1002a: Residential Road Design Standards

(b)

Non-residential roads. Roads within commercial or industrial districts shall comply with the standards in Exhibit 1002b.

Exhibit 1002b: Non-Residential General Road Design Standards

(c)

Roads without curbs and gutters. Subject to the approval of the engineering director, in the A-5, RR-2.5, and RR-1.5 zoning districts, roads serving single-family residential development may be provided without curbs and gutters subject to the standards in Exhibit 1002c. In the RR-1 zoning district, the board of commissioners may approve roads without curb and gutter through the sketch plat process. In the I-2 district, the engineering Director may approve roads serving industrial development to be constructed without curbs and gutters subject to the standards in the Exhibit 1002d. Stormwater management and drainage requirements must be met. An applicant may request the sidewalk requirement be waived during sketch plat application review and approval process and is subject to Board of Commissioner approval. Drainage swales shall be designed and constructed as required. Drainage easements shall be provided as necessary.

Exhibit 1002c: Residential Roads Design Standards without Curbs and Gutters

Exhibit 1002d - Industrial Roads Design Standards without Curbs and Gutters

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020; Ord. No. 19-2021, § 2, 9-14-2021)

When a traffic impact assessment prepared pursuant to section 114-428 projects the average daily traffic volume will exceed 2,500 vehicles per day, the engineering director may recommend to the board of commissioners, and the board of commissioners may require greater pavement or right-of-way width than required under section 114-1003.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

(a)

Cul-de-sac roads shall not exceed 600 feet in length and shall be designed as a local road with a 50 foot radius bulb and a fourty-foot radius travelway.

(b)

Local roads exceeding 600 feet in length are classified as dead end roads and shall have a permanent turn-around right-of-way with a 60 foot radius bulb and a 50 foot radius travelway. The length of such road shall be measured from the point of intersection of the centerline of the intersecting road and the cul-de-sac to the center point of the cul-de-sac turn-around.

(c)

The engineering director may approve alternative designs for the ends of cul-de-sac roads that do not exceed 300 feet in length.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

Roads in commercial and industrial zoning districts may be required to have at least two lanes in each direction or a center turn lane depending on the findings in the approved Traffic Impact Analysis, except that the engineering director may require additional lanes in order to make provisions for service access, such as off-street loading, unloading, and parking consistent with and adequate for the uses proposed. All lanes must be designed and constructed in accordance with this UDO, the Engineering Design Manual, GDOT, AASHTO, and MUTCD standards.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

A proposed subdivision that includes a road that does not conform to the minimum right-of-way requirements of section 114-1003 shall provide for additional right-of-way along either one or both sides of said road so that the minimum right-of-way required by this UDO can be established. If the proposed subdivision abuts only one side of said road, then a minimum of one-half of the required extra right-of-way shall be required.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

To prevent traffic hazards from limited visibility at a street intersection or intersection of a road and driveway, no structure, building, earthen bank, sign or vegetation shall be allowed within the sight triangle on corner lots if it exceeds two and one-half feet in height, measured from grade at the finished, paved area at the center of the roadway. The sight triangle as defined in section 114-1304 shall be designed in accordance with GDOT and AASHTO standards based on geometry and speed limits.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

Pedestrian ways shall be required for new road construction as identified in Exhibits 1002(a) and (b) and for new development as identified below. Pedestrian ways must be designed and constructed in accordance with the Engineering Design Manual requirements. Additionally, the following standards apply:

(a)

Where sidewalks are situated within public or private rights-of-way/easements, the following standards generally apply for residential and non-residential roads:

(1)

The location of the pedestrian ways shall be placed five feet inside the right-of-way or as otherwise approved by the engineering director and in a logical terminus and with wheelchair access.

(2)

Sidewalks shall be four inches thick, broom-finished, Portland cement concrete constructed on a firm sand or rock subgrade. For sidewalks within non-residential subdivision, thickness shall be determined by the applicant's engineer to accommodate the use at the location of the feature.

(3)

The cross slope shall not be less than one-fourth inch per foot.

(b)

Where multi-use paths located within developments or provide connection between developments.

(1)

Any such multi-use shall be restricted as part of a subdivision common open space when on a residential site; on a non-residential site, a permanent easement shall be reserved and maintenance assigned to a specific entity.

(2)

Choice of surface materials include concrete, bituminous mixes, soil cement, stabilized earth, treated wood planking, and pavers, and shall depend upon use and users of the pedestrian way and its relationship to other amenities. Other material may be approved by the engineering director depending on the location and ability to be relatively maintenance free.

(3)

Multi-use paths shall be a minimum of ten feet in width.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

(a)

If provided by the applicant, bikeways may be sized on the probable volume of bicycle traffic, and in consideration of the site's location in relation to other populated areas. Bikeways shall be minimum of eight feet paved width provided for two-way bicycle traffic and a five feet paved width for one-way bicycle traffic.

(b)

If provided by the applicant, bicycle lanes shall be at least five feet wide, or wide enough to allow safe passage of bicycles and motorists

(c)

Bikeway or bicycle lanes may be required along the road frontage of the development or subdivision if the community development and engineering directors determine the county comprehensive plan, capital improvement plan or if adopted, pedestrian and bicycle plan, identify the location as a future multi-modal corridor.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

(a)

Entrances and driveways to subdivisions shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Engineering Design Manual and the provisions of this section.

(b)

Entrances and driveways to subdivisions abutting state and federal roads shall also be designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the rules and regulations of the Georgia Department of Transportation.

(c)

When driveways and entrances are limited under this section, the approved locations of such driveways and entrances shall be shown on the final plat.

(d)

All subdivisions of 30 or more lots shall provide at least one entrance to the subdivision that includes an entry drive of at least 120 feet in depth measured from the right-of-way of the street that the entry street intersects. Along the required entry drive, there shall be no driveways and all abutting lots shall be screened from view through a combination of walls, berms and plantings. The entrance shall include at least two of the following features:

(1)

A divided roadway with a landscaped median island;

(2)

Alternative paving material such as brick or natural stone;

(3)

Fountain or other water feature;

(4)

Sculpture or public art;

(5)

Prominent plantings that exceed minimum requirements for streetscape buffers [define]; or

(6)

Gatehouse, gazebo, clock tower or similar structure.

(e)

A description of and design specifications for proposed entranceway features shall be provided at the time of submission of the sketch plat. Maintenance of the subdivision entry features shall be provided by a homeowners' association and the applicant shall provide documentation establishing legal and financial responsibility for all entryway features in a form approved by the county attorney. Additional right-of-way may be required to accommodate entranceway features. The design and location of proposed features within or adjacent to public street rights-of-way shall be approved by the engineering director.

(f)

All subdivision entries shall include ground-mounted signs with the subdivision name constructed of brick, rock, or other textured masonry. The community development director may approve a brick, rock, or other textured masonry wall with the subdivision name in lieu of a monument sign. This requirement applies to subdivisions with 30 lots or more.

(g)

Multi-family developments shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

Entrances shall have a ground mounted signs with the development's name constructed of brick, rock, or other textured masonry.

(2)

For development with 30 or more dwelling units, a divided ingress-egress driveway with a landscaped median for all entrances from public streets shall be provided.

(3)

All proposed drives shall be improved in accordance with the Engineering Design Manual.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)

Private roads within major subdivisions shall comply with the standards contained in this section. Private roads associated with minor subdivisions are addressed in section 114-406.

(a)

The board of commissioners may approve private roads subject to the provisions of this section.

(b)

Unless otherwise approved through a planned development or authorized in this section, private roads shall be designed and constructed to the standards of this article and the Engineering Design Manual.

(c)

Authorized private roads shall be owned by a homeowners' association, defined as a separate lot and be subject to a maintenance agreement approved by the county attorney and engineering director.

(d)

Public utility and emergency access easements are required for all private roads. The easement shall be of same width as the private road right-of-way. If the county determines the private road right-of-way width is insufficient to address to maintenance for public utilities, the applicant shall provide an additional maintenance easement in compliance with the engineering director's determination.

(e)

Utilities constructed within private road rights-of-way shall comply with the spacing and location standards of the Engineering Design Manual.

(f)

While the county will not accept private roads for maintenance, prior to recording of the final plat for the applicable subdivision:

(1)

The engineering director shall certify that the private road has been constructed in accordance with the approved construction plans and sketch plat and meets all requirements of this UDO and other applicable laws;

(2)

A fully executed maintenance agreement shall be delivered to the community development department, and the applicant shall record the maintenance agreement with the real estate division of the Bryan County Clerk of Court;

(3)

All private roads shall be clearly identified as such on a final plat; and

(4)

The final plat of a subdivision with private roads must contain the following statement in type size 12 point or larger:

NOTICE OF PRIVATE ROADS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

County will not maintain, repair or replace any Private Roads and Drainage Systems. The responsibility for such maintenance, repair or replacement is addressed in a Maintenance Agreement between the Developer of the Subdivision and the purchasers of Lots within the Subdivision. Any purchasers of Lots within this Subdivision are urged to carefully review such Maintenance Agreement to determine the party or parties responsible for the maintenance of the Private Roads and Drainage Systems and the source of the funds to provide such maintenance.

(Ord. No. 06-2020, § 3, 12-8-2020)