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 Topsail Beach
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 16. LAND DEVELOPMENT
 Article IV. ZONING
 Division 1. GENERALLY

  § 16-241. Street access.  

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  • No building shall be erected on a lot which does not abut a street or have access to a public street by means of an unobstructed permanent access easement of record. For the purposes of this article, an easement of record shall mean that the easement is recorded in the county register of deeds office and made a part of the deed for the property it is on. Such easement of record shall only be permitted in those situations in which access is provided to second tier and third tier lots. Permanent access easements of record shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the following standards:

    (1)

    The width of such easements shall be no less than 15 feet. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the entire width of the easement shall be kept free and clear of obstructions at all times. This includes vegetation, vehicles, structures and other objects which in any manner obstruct any access or egress over and across such easement area.

    (2)

    All permanent access easements shall be surfaced to a minimum width of 12 feet. Surfacing material must be capable of supporting the weight of emergency vehicles as set forth in the state building code.

    (3)

    One vehicle turnaround area shall be provided in conjunction with each structure located on a second tier lot. Such turnaround area shall be immediately adjacent to the access easement and constructed in accordance with the following specifications:

    a.

    Turnaround areas shall be located within 100 feet from the structure which they are intended to serve.

    b.

    The width of the turnaround area at the point where it adjoins the access easement shall be a minimum of 30 feet.

    c.

    The depth of the turnaround area (measured from the closest edge of the access easement to the back of the turnaround) shall be a minimum of 25 feet.

    d.

    The width of the turnaround area at its furthermost point from the closest edge of the access easement shall be a minimum of 20 feet.

(Ord. No. 95-008, § 7.4, 12-13-1995; Ord. of 12-10-2014, § 1)