1. (a) Lot sizes, shapes, and locations shall be made with due regard to topographic conditions, contemplated use, and the surrounding area.
2. (b) Every lot shall front or abut on a public street.
3. (c) Corner lots shall have extra width to facilitate an adequate building relationship to the side street.
4. (d) If easements are planned they shall have minimum width of 20 feet. It is desirable that they be centered on rear or side lot lines.
5. (e) If alleys are planned to provide utility access to lots they shall have a minimum right‑of‑way of 20 feet.
6. (f) A storm water easement or drainage right‑of‑way conforming substantially with the lines of existing water courses shall be provided where property is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel or stream.

History Note: Authority G.S. 122‑95; 143B‑10;
Eff. March 21, 1980;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. August 24, 2019.