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Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance endix C -Trail and Trail Head DesiEn Boardwalks • Where appropriate, other materials, such as treated wood or composite lumber, may be used for boardwalks. All trails shall be located a minimum of 60 feet from the top of the stream bank. See Chapter 4, Waterbody Buffer Zone for additional information. Overlooks, observation decks, boardwalks, bridges or crossings should be located as close to perpendicular as possible from the primary trail to the river, stream or natural feature to minimize impact to the natural stream buffer required by the Waterbody Buffer Zone (See Chapter 4). Neighborhood, County, City and regional trails shall be connected wherever possible to create an alternate transportation network. Trail Head Trail heads and access points refer to parcels or areas specifically designed as a primary means of accessing a trail. They may include restrooms, maps of the trails, parking areas, picnic areas, play areas or other recreational amenities. • Trail heads should be located where a trail begins or terminates or where an access point is located. • Trail heads may be areas designed specifically for accessing trails or may be incorporated into parks, civic properties, schools, neighborhoods or commercial areas. • Standalone trail head parking areas shall be no more than 60,000 square feet and shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any adjacent property line. • Standalone trail heads for blueways or equestrian trails shall be designed to accommodate trailers and provide turn around areas. • Trail head parking areas may use alternate materials such as a stabilizer solution that can be mixed with crushed aggregate considered acceptable for a pedestrian accessible path for the surface of the lot, instead of pavement. However, the minimum requirements of the North Carolina State Building Code for Accessibility, The American with Disabilities Act and for Fire Prevention must be met. • Trail head parking areas shall be designed so that parking spaces are clearly marked and that circulation is maintained for Emergency Services. • Amenity areas located at trail heads, such as play areas, picnic areas, restroom facilities, etc. shall meet the North Carolina State Building Code for Accessibility, The American with Disabilities Act and Fire Prevention. • All parking areas shall be constructed with proper drainage and stormwater systems. Blueway (Water Trail) Blueways are trails for watercraft that may be located along with a multi- purpose trail or greenway or may be a standalone recreational facility. Appendix C Page 2 of 3 Attachment number 7 G -1 Page 279