Essex County Unincorporated

Where a flag lot is permitted, the stem that accesses the street or road shall be no less than 50 feet in width at any point. The length of such stems shall be limited to no more than 300 feet.

The maximum length of blocks generally shall be 1,200 feet and the minimum length of blocks upon which lots have frontage shall be 500 feet.

The maximum length of blocks generally shall be 1,200 feet and the minimum length of blocks upon which lots have frontage shall be 500 feet.

The maximum length of blocks generally shall be 1,200 feet and the minimum length of blocks upon which lots have frontage shall be 500 feet.

The minimum width of right-of-way for proposed streets, measured from lot line to lot line, shall be 50 feet... maximum grade of ten percent... cul-de-sac ... right-of-way of not less than 110 feet in diameter

The maximum number of dwelling units allowed on a cul-de-sac shall be twenty (20).

The maximum number of dwelling units allowed on a cul-de-sac shall be twenty (20).

Streets shall approach the other streets at an angle of not less than 80 degrees, unless the Agent approves a lesser angle of approach for reasons of contour, terrain or matching of existing patterns. Sight distance at intersecting streets is of paramount importance, and a minimum sight distance of 300 feet should be obtained.

The minimum width of right-of-way for proposed streets, measured from lot line to lot line, shall be 50 feet and extend from such lots or parcels to a public street.

The minimum width of right-of-way for proposed streets, measured from lot line to lot line, shall be 50 feet and extend from such lots or parcels to a public street.

Grades shall follow contours with minimum cut and fills, and maximum grade of ten percent, unless the Agent approves a greater percent for reasons of contours or terrain. At intersecting streets, a landing not exceeding a three percent grade shall be provided for a distance of 25 feet from the edge of pavement of the street.

Grades shall follow contours with minimum cut and fills, and maximum grade of ten percent, unless the Agent approves a greater percent for reasons of contours or terrain. At intersecting streets, a landing not exceeding a three percent grade shall be provided for a distance of 25 feet from the edge of pavement of the street.

The street base shall be of sufficient depth to provide a mud-free surface and prevent excessive rutting during inclement weather. The base material shall have sufficient fine material to permit bonding of the base material. Hard surface pavement is not required. When surface treatment or other asphaltic surface material is proposed, a minimum of 6 inches of aggregate base material meeting the requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation shall be required prior to application of pavement material.

Each cul-de-sac must be terminated by a turn-around having a right-of-way of not less than 110 feet in diameter, and a graveled roadway of not less than 90 feet in diameter.

Each cul-de-sac must be terminated by a turn-around having a right-of-way of not less than 110 feet in diameter, and a graveled roadway of not less than 90 feet in diameter.

Easements of not less than 16 feet in width shall be provided for water, sewer, power lines and other utilities in the subdivision when required by the Agent. Every subdivision, condominium or cluster development containing any lots of less than 21,500 square feet shall be provided with either a public or centralized water system... The Agent shall not approve the use of individual septic systems for any subdivision containing lots of less than 21,500 square feet.

Easements of not less than 16 feet in width shall be provided for water, sewer, power lines and other utilities... Every subdivision, condominium or cluster development containing any lots of less than 21,500 square feet shall be provided with either a public or centralized water system

Easements of not less than 16 feet in width shall be provided for water, sewer, power lines and other utilities in the subdivision when required by the Agent.

Easements of not less than 16 feet in width shall be provided for water, sewer, power lines and other utilities in the subdivision when required by the Agent.

Every subdivision, condominium or cluster development containing any lots of less than 21,500 square feet shall be provided with either a public or centralized water system (Type A or Type B) as defined herein to serve each and every lot.