§ 6A-4. Access.

Access requirements shall be governed by applicable Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) standards.

(1)

Internal circulation. All sites shall have direct and convenient vehicular circulation between adjacent properties, unless otherwise permitted by the administrator or his agent and VDOT.

(2)

Pedestrian access. Pedestrian walkways and/or sidewalks shall be incorporated into each project in such a fashion as to minimize conflicts with vehicular traffic and shall connect uses within individual projects. Pedestrian walkways/sidewalks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for the Accessible Design. Sidewalks shall extend to existing sidewalks on adjacent parcels, provided that the existing sidewalk also meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design. Where the existing or proposed right of way is insufficient to accommodate sidewalks, sidewalks may be located on property adjacent to the right of way and shall be maintained by the property owner. Sidewalks proposed for VDOT maintenance shall be completely contained within the right of way. Sidewalks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design and VDOT's Location and Design Instructional Memoranda IIM-LD-55, Curb Ramps and Sidewalks, located at http://www.virginiadot.org/business/locdes/rd-ii-memoranda-index.asp.

(3)

Within designated village areas, sidewalks meeting VDOT's design standards shall be provided along the site's street frontages and within the VDOT right of way where feasible. Where it is technically not feasible to construct sidewalks to VDOT's design standards, alternative designs may be considered for approval by VDOT and the zoning administrator. Sidewalks shall be extended to adjacent parcels and adjacent existing sidewalks.

The following HCDD Boundaries shall apply to the designated village areas:

a.

The Gloucester Court House Village Sub-Area - between Crany Creek Drive (SR 1085) at the northern boundary and Fleming-Rilee Lane at the southern boundary.

b.

The Gloucester Point - Hayes Village Development Area - between Fields Landing Road (SR 1301) at the northern boundary and the Coleman Bridge at the southern boundary.

(Ord. of 9-2-2014(3))

(Ord. of 9-2-2014(3))