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The subdivision administrator may grant exceptions based on topography, environmentally sensitive areas, or other natural obstructions. The Planning & Zoning Commission shall consider appeals of those decisions. Street Trees. Street trees shall be required in developments with average lot sizes of 1/2 acre or less. These trees shall meet the following requirements: a. Street trees shall be installed at a standard of one shade tree per fifo/feet. b. Shade trees must be 2" to 2.5" in caliper and 10' to 12' at the time of planting. c. Where overhead power lines prevent the installation of shade trees, ornamental trees may be substituted. These ornamental trees must be 1.S' to 2" caliper for sinqle stem trees or 1' to 1.5' for multi-stem trees. Either type must be 6' to 8' in height at the time of planting. d. The street trees shall be placed within a six (6) foot planting strip located between the back of the curb and sidewalk. 10. Cul-de-sac Length. NCDOT standards for cul-de-sac length must be met. The District Engineer for NCDOT has the right to vary this standard in conjunction with the Subdivision Administrator. Section 55-7512. Access and thoroughfare planning All subdivisions or developments shall be subject to the following provisions relating to access to the public road system. Access Management. Direct access to public roads is governed by the classification of that road in the ~CABARRUS ROWAN MPO and/or County Thoroughfare Plans such that: Changes are to reflect current terms u,scd to define toads m the MPO tra~spm tauon p!an No lots may directly access a road classified as a major thoroughfare or ~, ,, ,~,~, ~,,~,,.,. These lots must be served by an internal road system or marginal access street.