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Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance Appendix C -Trail and Trail Head Design Trail and Trail Head Design The purpose of Appendix C is to provide trail design concepts and to serve as minimum development standards for trail (greenway) and water trail (blueway) facility development. These standards are not all inclusive. Projects must also comply with applicable standards as established in the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance. Trail Classifications Improved Multi- Purpose Trail • An improved multi - purpose trail provides opportunities for walking, running, cycling and in -line skating. It also accommodates strollers. • These trails are typically a minimum of 8 -10 feet wide to accommodate J4 pedestrians and bicyclists at the same time. The width may increase depending on the intensity of use and trail location. • Trails should be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any road right -of- way or edge of pavement. • Asphalt, concrete, brick, pavers or an .�.�. . t., equivalent material, such as a stabilizer solution that can be mixed with crushed aggregate that is considered acceptable for a pedestrian accessible path, are the preferred materials for these types of trails. • Trails shall be designed to drain properly so that standing water does not decrease the stability or life of the trail. • A shoulder should be provided at the edge of the improved surface. • To the greatest extent possible, trails shall comply with The North Carolina State Building Code for Accessibility and The Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to Outdoor Developed Areas. General Purpose Trail • A general purpose trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, and biking. • These trails are typically 4 -8 feet in width but may vary depending on the intensity of use and trail location. • Trails should be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any road right - of -way or edge of pavement. • In natural areas, underbrush should be trimmed so that it does not hang over the trail or obstruct the travel way. • These trails may be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, brick, pavers, crushed stone, compacted earth or an equivalent material, such as a stabilizer solution that can be mixed with crushed aggregate that is considered acceptable for a pedestrian accessible path. Trail surfaces should be firm and stable. • To the greatest extent possible, trails should comply with the American with Disabilities Act as it relates to Outdoor Developed Areas. Appendix C Page 1 of 3 Attachment number 7 G -1 Page 278