(1)   The private road standards provide the landowner/developer flexibility to determine the level of access and service provided to lots being created. The private road standards require the landowner/ developer to be responsible for the extent and quality of property access and drainage. The landowner/ developer is responsible for the establishment of standards for design, construction, and maintenance of the roadway and drainage systems and for items such as access for emergency service vehicles, school buses, mail couriers, and coordination of utilities. Note that public services are not guaranteed by The Town of James Island.

      (2)   The private right-of-way shall be dedicated to a legally recognized or chartered entity. Private right-of-way shall not be dedicated to the public. Further, the Town of James Island is neither obligated nor responsible for private right-of-way maintenance.

      (1)   The landowner/developer is responsible for determining the type of access to be provided for his subdivided property. The landowner/developer shall be responsible for oversight and coordination of design and construction and for obtaining required approvals or permits from the appropriate agencies.

      (2)   The landowner/developer is responsible for informing prospective property owners, whether solicited or unsolicited, of all conditions and responsibilities, or lack thereof, that have been placed on the property.

      (3)   If access or drainage connects with a town right-of-way or easement, an encroachment permit shall be obtained prior to construction.

   The location of proposed ingress/egress easement(s) shall be clearly depicted and labeled on submitted plats or plans. All ingress/egress easements must comply with the applicable requirements of this appendix including, but not limited to, the requirements contained in divisions (A) and (B) below. The landowner/developer shall secure the necessary licensed, professional personnel to prepare designs, obtain required approvals and permits, and oversee construction.

   (A)   Prior to issuance of zoning permits for land development activities other than construction of ingress/egress easements and private rights-of-way, installation of required street signs, additions/ renovations to existing structures that are legally permitted, and new construction of accessory structures, all ingress/egress easements shall be:

      (1)   Constructed in the location shown on the approved, recorded plat;

      (2)   Constructed to comply with the International Fire Code, as adopted by Town Council, from their point of connection to an existing publicly owned and maintained right-of-way to lot(s) proposed for development; and

      (3)   Inspected pursuant to § A.2.7 of this appendix.

   (B)   The Directors of the Zoning and Planning Department may allow use of a portion of an ingress/egress easement that was constructed prior to July 18, 2017 that cannot comply with the width clearance requirements of the International Fire Code when: (a) the Director determines that moving the ingress/egress easement to a different location is not possible due to site constraints, property size, Grand Trees, wetlands, etc.; (b) the applicant submits letters from the providers of emergency services for the subject properties stating they can access all properties utilizing the ingress/egress easement; and (c) all future portions of the ingress/egress easement comply with the International Fire Code.

   All rights-of-way shall be clearly depicted on submitted plats or plans. The landowner/developer is responsible for determining the construction suitability and the accessibility of the defined right-of-way, provided, however, that all private rights-of-way must comply with the applicable requirements of this appendix, including, but not limited to, the requirements contained in divisions (A) and (B) below. The landowner/developer shall secure the necessary licensed, professional personnel to prepare designs, obtain required approvals and permits, and oversee construction.

   (A)   Prior to issuance of zoning permits for land development activities other than construction of ingress/egress easements and private rights-of-way, installation of required street signs, additions/ renovations to existing structures that are legally permitted, and new construction of accessory structures, all ingress/egress easements shall be:

      (1)   Constructed in the location shown on the approved, recorded plat;

      (2)   Constructed to comply with the International Fire Code, as adopted by Town Council, from their point of connection to an existing publicly owned and maintained right-of-way to lot(s) proposed for development; and

      (3)   Inspected pursuant to § A.2.7 of this appendix.

   (B)   The Directors of the Zoning and Planning Department may allow use of a portion of an ingress/egress easement that was constructed prior to July 18, 2017 that cannot comply with the width clearance requirements of the International Fire Code when: (a) the Director determines that moving the ingress/egress easement to a different location is not possible due to site constraints, property size, Grand Trees, wetlands, etc.; (b) the applicant submits letters from the providers of emergency services for the subject properties stating they can access all properties utilizing the ingress/egress easement; and (c) all future portions of the ingress/egress easement comply with the International Fire Code.

   The landowner/developer shall determine the location and size of rights-of-way to be provided and the standards for the design and construction of the roadway and drainage systems, provided that all private rights-of-way comply with the applicable requirements of this appendix including, but not limited to, the requirements contained in divisions (A) and (B) below. The landowner/developer shall secure the necessary licensed, professional personnel to prepare designs, obtain required approvals and permits, and oversee construction.

   (A)   Prior to issuance of zoning permits for land development activities other than construction of ingress/egress easements and private rights-of-way, installation of required street signs, additions/ renovations to existing structures that are legally permitted, and new construction of accessory structures, all private rights-of-way shall be:

      (1)   Constructed in the location shown on the approved, recorded plat;

      (2)   Constructed to comply with the International Fire Code, as adopted by Town Council, from their point of connection to an existing publicly owned and maintained right-of-way to lot(s) proposed for development; and

      (3)   Inspected pursuant to § A.2.7 of this appendix.

   (B)   The Directors of the Zoning and Planning Department may allow use of a portion of a private right-of-way that was constructed prior to July 18, 2017 that cannot comply with the width clearance requirements of the International Fire Code when: (a) the Director determines that moving the private right-of-way to a different location is not possible due to site constraints, property size, Grand Trees, wetlands, etc.; (b) the applicant submits letters from the providers of emergency services for the subject properties stating they can access all properties utilizing the private right-of-way and (c) all future portions of the private right-of-way comply with the International Fire Code.

   The design professional-of-record must be currently registered to practice in the State of South Carolina.

   (A)   Roadway and/or drainage construction plans, and subsequent plan revisions, shall be submitted to the Public Works Department prior to submittal of zoning permit applications for land development activities other than additions/renovations to existing structures that are legally permitted and new construction of accessory structures. Such plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department prior to zoning permit applications for construction of ingress/egress easements or private rights-of-way and installation of required street signs. The submission shall include three sets of the construction plans and specifications, and a copy of all required regulatory permits.

   (B)   Once the Public Works Department approves the roadway and/or drainage construction plans, the landowner/developer may submit a zoning permit application(s) for construction of the ingress/egress easement, private right-of-way, and/or drainage and installation of required street signs. No other zoning permits (other than zoning permits for additions/renovations to existing structures that are legally permitted and new construction of accessory structures) shall be issued for the property until the ingress/egress easement, private right-of-way, and/or drainage, as well as the installation of required street signs, have been inspected and approved by the Public Works Department pursuant to § A.2.7 of this appendix.

   (A)   All roadway and drainage work shall be inspected by the Public Works Director for compliance with the submitted plans and specifications prior to the issuance of zoning permits for land development activities other than: construction of ingress/egress easements or private rights-of-way; installation of required street signs; additions/ renovations to existing structures that are legally permitted; and new construction of accessory structures. The inspections will be performed to: provide construction documentation; review ingress/egress easements and private rights-of-way construction according to the International Fire Code, as adopted by Town Council; ensure that ingress/egress easements, private rights-of-way, and drainage, have been constructed in compliance with this appendix; and, if applicable, to ensure street signs have been installed in the correct locations and are in compliance with applicable town ordinances.

   (B)   After the required town inspection and approval, the landowner/developer may submit zoning permit application(s) for subsequent land development activities.

   (C)   The landowner/developer shall give a one-week notice prior to beginning work at the site. After the initial notice, a 24-hour notice shall be given prior to beginning each operation (or continuing an operation when the work has been disrupted for more than one work-day).

   The design professional shall provide a written statement certifying that to the best of his knowledge, the road and drainage infrastructure has been constructed in accordance with the submitted plans.