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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Ordinance No. 0‐2016-47
Adopted: December 6, 2016

Published By:
Town of Kernersville Community Development Department
134 East Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
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PREFACE
This document is intended to establish design and construction requirements for the preparation
and submittal of infrastructure improvement plans for subdivision and other land development
projects within the Town of Kernersville and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The designing
engineer on any project should use judgment and experience to determine any additional
information that may be necessary for review.
The Town of Kernersville will use these standards, as well as sound engineering principles, to
review the detailed engineering drawings. All engineers are encouraged to use these standards in
the preliminary layout of any development to minimize revisions.
The standards set forth herein apply to all development within the Town of Kernersville and all
development within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Town. The standards may also
apply to development outside the ETJ in cases where, NCDOT and the Town of Kernersville
agree that it would be advantageous for development to be constructed under these standards.
A revisions Summary Sheet is provided to maintain a history of updates.
It is recommended that any individual using this document contact the Community Development
Department with suggested revisions.
Contacts:
[e-mail]
336-992-0605

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Definitions ....................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................... 10
2 GENERAL PROVISIONS........................................................................................................................ 14
2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 14
2.2 Correlation, Interpretation and Order of Precedence ............................................................ 14
2.3 Sureties or Improvement Guarantees ....................................................................................... 15
2.4 Dedication and Acceptance ......................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Structures ........................................................................................................................................ 16
2.6 Trees and Landscape Plans .......................................................................................................... 16
3 STREETS ................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 Street Classifications and Roadway Design Criteria ............................................................... 18
3.2 Horizontal Street Design .............................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Vertical Design ............................................................................................................................... 24
3.4 Geometric Design .......................................................................................................................... 24
3.5 Traffic Impact Study ...................................................................................................................... 26
3.6 Street Lights.................................................................................................................................... 27
3.7 Bridges ............................................................................................................................................. 27
3.8 Roadway Dams .............................................................................................................................. 27
3.9 Street Names .................................................................................................................................. 28
3.10 Traffic Control ................................................................................................................................ 28
3.11 Sight Distance ................................................................................................................................ 29
3.12 Roadway Construction ................................................................................................................. 30
3.13 On-Street Parking ......................................................................................................................... 31
4 STORM DRAINAGE ............................................................................................................................... 32
4.1 Hydrologic Analyses ...................................................................................................................... 32
4.2 Hydrologic Design Criteria (Excluding Stormwater Best Management Practices) ........... 33
4.3 Hydraulic Analyses ........................................................................................................................ 34
4.4 Drainage for Subdivisions and Other Developments......................................................... 35
4.5 Materials (Piping and Structures) ............................................................................................... 37
4.6 Other Design Requirements ....................................................................................................... 37
5 ENVIRONMENTAL ................................................................................................................................ 39
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 39
5.2 Stream Crossings and Wetlands ................................................................................................. 39
5.3 Floodplain Requirements ............................................................................................................. 39
6 WATER AND SEWER ............................................................................................................................ 40
6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 40
6.2 Utility Locations ............................................................................................................................. 40
7 EROSION CONTROL ............................................................................................................................. 41
7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 41
8 PLAN REVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 42
8.1 Plan Approval Process .................................................................................................................. 42
8.2 Construction Drawing Submission Requirements ................................................................... 42
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8.3 Construction Drawings “Approved for Construction” ............................................................ 43
8.4 Community Development Department Site Plan Submittal Checklist ............................... 44
8.5 Community Development Department Construction Plan Submittal Checklist ............... 47
8.6 Revisions to Approved Plans ....................................................................................................... 52
8.7 Record Drawings ........................................................................................................................... 52
8.8 Record Drawing Checklist ........................................................................................................... 52
9 PERMITTING ........................................................................................................................................... 55
9.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 55
9.2 Driveway Permits .......................................................................................................................... 55
9.3 Encroachment Permit ................................................................................................................... 56
9.4 Stormwater and Watershed Protection .................................................................................... 56
9.5 Stream Crossings or Wetlands Disturbance ............................................................................. 57
9.6 Water and Sewer Permits ............................................................................................................ 57
9.7 Sediment and Erosion Control .................................................................................................... 57
9.8 Floodplain Permit .......................................................................................................................... 57
9.9 Public Trees and Landscaping Plans ........................................................................................... 57
10 CONSTRUCTION/INSPECTION STANDARDS ............................................................................... 59
10.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 59
10.2 General Construction Requirements ......................................................................................... 59
10.3 Chief Construction Inspector (CCI) Status ................................................................................ 60
10.4 Construction Inspector’s Status .................................................................................................. 61
10.5 Construction Procedures for Town Inspected Projects .......................................................... 62
10.6 Construction Procedures for Privately Inspected Projects ..................................................... 65
10.7 Private Inspections ........................................................................................................................ 67
10.8 Guardrail Placement ...................................................................................................................... 70
10.9 Post Sidewalk Inspection Procedure ......................................................................................... 70
APPENDIX A STANDARD DRAWINGS ................................................................................................... 72
APPENDIX B PROCEDURES FOR SURITY SUBMITTALS .................................................................. 103
Procedure for Bonding Improvements ............................................................................................. 104
Proof of Payment Document .............................................................................................................. 105
Procedure for the Completion of “Proof of Payment Document” .............................................. 106
APPENDIX C STORM DRAINAGE DESIGN TABLES .......................................................................... 108
Data Sheet: Stormwater Drainage Pipe Design .............................................................................. 109
Data Sheet: Stormwater Drainage Structure Design ..................................................................... 110
APPENDIX D DEVELOPMENT UTILITY INFORMATION SHEET .................................................... 111
Development Utility Information Sheet ........................................................................................... 112
APPENDIX E PERMIT FORMS ................................................................................................................. 113
Procedure for the Completion of a Driveway Permit ................................................................... 114
Construction Requirements ................................................................................................................ 115
Attachment ............................................................................................................................................. 116
Procedure for the Completion of Encroachment Permit .............................................................. 117
APPENDIX F EXAMPLE PE CERTIFICATION ....................................................................................... 118
Engineer's Certificate of Interim Completion .................................................................................. 119
Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion ...................................................................................... 120

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1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
1.1 Definitions
Best Management Practices (BMPs) or Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) – Are
structural or non-structural management-based measures used singularly or in
combination to reduce nonpoint source inputs to receiving waters in order to achieve
water quality protection goals.
Bond – A type of surety that guarantees payment and/or performance, and insures
against a financial lose.
Performance Bond – A bond in which the surety company has an obligation to the
Town for any additional cost to complete a given project due to the developer’s
or owner’s failure to properly complete the bonded work. A Letter of Credit
from an FDIC insured bank, with a branch in North Carolina, or cash deposit may
serve as a performance bond when bonding infrastructure improvements for the
Town of Kernersville.
Cash Bond – Performance surety in which cash is deposited with the Town of
Kernersville and held in lieu of a performance bond until the bonded work is
completed.
Borrow – Fill material (soil), which is required for on-site construction and is obtained
from off-site locations.
Certificate of Occupancy – A permit issued by the Community Development
Department, setting forth that a building or structure, complies with the Building Code,
its use complies with the zoning ordinance, and that the same may be used for the
purposes stated therein.
Contractor – Individual or firm under contract with another to perform an agreed upon
task.
Cross Drainage – Storm water drainage flow under a roadway though a culvert.
Curb Ramp – Access for pedestrian traffic at intersection of roadway, driveway or other
pedestrian way.
NCDEQ – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
EAL Pavement Schedule – A pavement schedule based on an 18-Kip Equal Axle Load.
Easement – A grant of one or more of the property rights for a specific purpose by the
property owner to, or for the use by, the public, a corporation, or other entity.
Access Easement – A permanent easement, which grants the right to the public
or specified party to access and/or cross private property.
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Drainage Easement – A permanent easement, which grants the right of water
drainage to pass in open channels or enclosed structures, the same does not
obligate the Town to maintain any storm water devices, pipes, or open channels
within the easement.
Drainage Maintenance Easement – A permanent easement, which grants to the
Town the right to conduct pipe maintenance repairs, alter the typical drainage
channel section and/or profile in order to improve water flow, the same does not
obligate the Town to maintain any storm water devices, pipes, or open channels
within the easement.
Pedestrian Access Easement – A permanent easement dedicated to the public to
facilitate pedestrian access to adjacent streets and properties.
Sidewalk Easement – A permanent easement, which grants the right for a
public sidewalk to be placed and maintained thereon.
Sight Easement – A permanent easement, which grants the Town, the right to
maintain an unobstructed view across properties primarily located at street
intersections, driveways and sharp horizontal curves in the roadway. (The same
does not obligate the Town to maintain such).
Slope Easement – A permanent easement, which restricts the degree of slope on
property and upon which slope cannot be increased.
Temporary Construction Easement – A temporary easement, which grants the
right for the Town, NCDOT or other public utility provider to encroach upon the
temporary construction easement while making improvements to public
infrastructure and/or public utilities.
Utility Easement – A permanent easement, which grants to the Town and other
public utility providers the right to install and thereafter maintain any and all
utilities including, but not limited to; water lines, sewer lines, storm sewer lines,
electrical power lines, communication lines, natural gas lines, and cable television
systems.
Utility Easement (Private) – A permanent easement, which grants the right to
install and maintain a private utility across private property. A Private Utility
Easement can be granted to an individual, a utility company, a property owners’
association or to owners of a specified parcel of land.
Engineer – A person licensed to practice engineering in the State of North Carolina.
Erosion – The wearing away of land surface by the action of wind, water, gravity, or any
combination thereof.
Fee “In Lieu of Infrastructure Improvements” – A non-refundable payment to the Town
to compensate for needed and/or required infrastructure improvements that may be used
in the future by the Town to make such infrastructure improvements adjacent to the
subject development.
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Formal Street Side Parking – Parallel or angle parking which is adjacent to and
contiguous with the travel way of the street and anticipated to occur on a frequent basis.
Grade, Finished – The final elevation of the ground surface after development.
Grading – One of two (2) types of grading, rough or fine.
Groundcover – Any natural vegetative growth, masonry, paving, riprap or other
material, which renders the soil surface stable against accelerated erosion.
Informal Street Side Parking – Parallel parking on a street where parking is anticipated to
be on an occasional basis.
Inspector – The Chief Construction Inspector, Construction Inspector, or other
representative duly authorized by the Town of Kernersville to inspect public and private
infrastructure improvements.
Plans – The approved plans, profiles, standard details, supplemental plans, and working
drawings, which show the location, dimensions, and details of the work to be performed.
Erosion Control Plan – An erosion and sedimentation control plan.
Final Plat – The final map of all or a portion of a subdivision or site, showing the
boundaries and location of lots, streets, easements and all other requirements of
subdivision regulations.
Plat – A map of a surveyed parcel of land which is intended to be, or has been,
recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds.
Preliminary Plat – A map indicating the proposed layout of a subdivision or site showing
lots, streets, easements, and other requirements of subdivision regulations.
Preliminary Site Plan – is a part of the initial design phase in preparing the construction
documents. Typically, the preliminary plans are schematics and design development
drawings that allow the Town of Kernersville and the architect or engineer to interact
before the design is developed, helping to ensure a mutual understanding of the design
objectives, limitations and budget.
Site Plan – A development plan required by virtue of the provisions of this manual as a
condition for the issuance of a permit for development. The site plan requirements will be
more specific based on the development request (or the review request).
Sketch Plan – A rough sketch map of a proposed subdivision or site, showing streets, lots,
and any other information of sufficient accuracy to be used for discussion by owner,
developer and/or staff, of the street system and the proposed development pattern.
Stabilizing Vegetation – Any vegetation that protects the soil against erosion.
Standard Specifications – A general term referring to all provisions and requirements
contained herein entitled “D esign and Construction Specifications” and any
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subsequent addendums or revision thereto.
Watershed and Stormwater Administrative Manual – A manual that contains guidelines
for stormwater management principles, methods, and practices and a compilation of the
Watershed/Stormwater permit requirements, submission schedules, fee schedules,
ordinances and other information for meeting regulations pertinent to obtaining a
Watershed/Stormwater permit in the Town of Kernersville jurisdictional area.
Street – A vehicular travel-way, which provides a means of access and travel. The term
street may include road, avenue, place, way, drive, lane, avenue, boulevard, parkway,
highway, and any facility principally designed for vehicular traffic.
Private Drive – A vehicular travel way, centered within a public access easement, which
serves parking lots for two (2) or more principal buildings in a multi-family housing
development or other non-single-family residential development. An individual entity or
property owners’ association shall maintain private drives. Street side parking spaces,
(parallel and angle), is allowed on private drives. Parallel and angle parking spaces shall be
designed per the UDO and shall not protrude into the primary travel way.
Private Street – A vehicular travel way, centered within a common area strip,
permitted in developments where mandatory property owners’ associations exist.
Private streets shall undergo the same approval process and meet the same design
and construction standards as public streets. Private streets are not encouraged;
however, may be permitted for unique situations, such as, gated communities.
Private Street parking and Public Street parking shall be the same standards.
Public Street – A vehicular travel way within a dedicated and recorded public right-
of-way.
Stub Street – A street which runs to a property line of adjacent property and is intended
to continue into adjacent property at such time as the adjacent property is developed.
Subgrade – That portion of the roadbed prepared as a foundation for the pavement
structure.
Substantially Completed – Work has progressed to the point that, in the opinion of the
Public Services Director, it is sufficiently completed in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications that the improved area can be utilized for its intended purposes.
Surety –A guarantee against loss or damage from one’s failure to perform and a physical
or financial guarantee for the fulfillment of an obligation. Performance Sureties may be in
the form of Standby Letters of Credit, Performance Bonds, and Cash.
Surveyor – A person licensed to practice surveying in the State of North Carolina.
Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) – A compact mixed use development
project that includes a range of housing types, a network of well-connected streets, alleys
and blocks, public spaces, and amenities such as stores, schools, and places of worship
within walking distance of residences or is within walking distance to those land uses.
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TND projects incorporate many different high quality architectural styles and site plan
design elements to create an enhanced livable neighborhood(s).
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) – The compilation of regulations that affect land
use, including the Zoning Ordinance, the Environmental Ordinance, and the Subdivision
Ordinance/Regulations.
Utilities – Facilities of an agency which provide the general public with electricity, gas,
oil, water, sewage, communications, or rail transportation.
Wetlands – Areas inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and
duration sufficient to support and, under normal circumstances, do support a prevalence
of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally
include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas as delineated by the US Army Corp of
Engineers or certified professional in the field of environmental engineering as approved
by the US Army Corp of Engineers.
Working Day – Monday through Friday exclusive of Town holidays and Town Hall closing
due to weather.

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1.2 Abbreviations
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ABC Aggregate Base Course
ADT Average Daily Traffic Count
AIA American Institute of Architects
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
ANSI American National Standards Institute
APWA American Public Works Association
ASPH Asphalt
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
AWWA American Water Works Association
BC Back of Curb
BC-BC Back of Curb to Back of Curb
BMP Best Management Practice
BoA Board of Aldermen
BST Bituminous Surface Treatment
CATV Cable Television
CAP Corrugated Aluminized Pipe
CB Catch Basin
CR Curb Ramp
CFS Cubic Feet per Second
C&G Curb and Gutter
CI Curb Inlet
CIP Cast Iron Pipe
CL Centerline
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CMP Corrugated Metal Pipe
co Sanitary Sewer Cleanout (Drawings)
CO Certificate of Occupancy
CONC Concrete
CPP Corrugated Plastic Pipe
DE Drainage Easement
DI Drainage Inlet
DIP Ductile Iron Pipe
DME Drainage Maintenance Easement
DMUE Drainage Maintenance and Utility Easement
EP Edge of Pavement
ETJ Extra Territorial Jurisdiction
ex Existing
FF Face to Face
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FOC Fiber Optic Cable
G Gas
GV Gas Valve
HYD Hydrant
HDPE High Density Polyethylene Pipe
ID Internal Diameter
JB Junction Box
LP Light Pole
MSL Mean Sea Level
MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
NCDEQ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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NCDOT North Carolina Department of Transportation
NEC National Electric Code
OD Outside Diameter
P.C. Point of Curvature
PDE Permanent Drainage Easement
PE Professional Engineer (Licensed in North Carolina)
PED Pedestal
PH Phone
PINC Point of Intersection
P/L Property Line
PLS Professional Land Surveyor (Licensed in North Carolina)
PP Power Pole
ppm parts per million
PROP Proposed
psi pounds per square inch
P.T. Point of Tangency
P.V.C. Point of Curvature on Vertical Curve
P.V.T. Point of Tangency on Vertical Curve
PVMT Pavement
Qmax maximum discharge
Qmin minimum discharge
QMS Quality Management System
R/W Right of Way
RCP Reinforced Concrete Pipe
SD Storm Drain
SS Sanitary Sewer
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STD Standard
TBC Top Back of Curb
TC Top of Curb
TCE Temporary Construction Easement
TOK Town of Kernersville
TST Temporary Sediment Trap
UDO Unified Development Ordinance
UE Utility Easement
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
VCP Vitrified Clay Pipe
WL Water Line
WM Water Meter

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2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.1 General
For approval of street design, a North Carolina Registered Professional Engineer must
seal all construction plans and revisions submitted to the Community Development
Department, with the exception that the Town will accept for approval, street designs
sealed by a North Carolina Registered Professional Land Surveyor in those circumstances
allowed by North Carolina General Statutes. A digital copy in drawing file (*.dwg) format
of the “Record Drawing” of the development must be submitted before final acceptance
and maintenance of any streets and storm drainage systems. The digital files must be tied
to the State Plane Coordinate System using two Town of Kernersville or NCGS
Monuments.
All proposed public streets shall be designed to become part of the overall street system
and be identified as such on all adopted plans. All streets and roads shall align with other
designated roadways for continuity in the Town's street system.
All single family residential subdivisions shall be accessed by public streets except those
wherein private streets have been approved in accordance with the provision of the
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Dedication of additional rights-of-way, easements, construction of turn-lanes, roadway
widening, or other improvements to existing public streets upon which the property fronts
or which provide access to new developments may be required as provided for in the
UDO. In some cases, the proposed development may be adjacent to roadways, utilities,
drainage systems, etc. in which, a large scale infrastructure improvement project may be
needed. In such cases, the Town may elect to collect a fee “In-lieu-of Infrastructure
Improvements” to be used on a larger scale improvement project adjacent to the
development. This process is encouraged on high volume roads where small piecemeal
improvements may result in poor construction methods, ride quality, and excessive
inconvenience to the motoring public.
2.2 Correlation, Interpretation and Order of Precedence
If there be any conflicting term or requirements between this manual and the UDO, the
UDO shall govern.
The latest revision of the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures,
NCDOT Design Manual, NCDENR DEQ Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual,
The NCDEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual, The AASHTO
Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices shall apply to all roadway and storm drainage construction unless
otherwise specified herein this manual.
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2.3 Sureties or Improvement Guarantees
Prior to the recording of any plat, all improvements required by this Manual and the UDO
shall be completed or the remaining improvements secured by a surety approved and
accepted by the Town Manager; the surety shall be a performance bond provided by a
certified surety company authorized to issue bonds in North Carolina; an Irrevocable
Standby Letter of Credit provided from a bank insured by the FDIC; or cash. If the surety is
a guarantee other than cash, the Letter of Credit or bonding instrument must be readily
convertible into cash, payable to the Town of Kernersville at face value upon the Town's
request. Prior to recording the Plat, the developer shall contact the Community
Development Department and request an estimate for bonding purposes. If any work has
been completed and paid for prior to recording the plat, the developer shall provide
documentation that work-to-date has been paid in full.
Refer to Appendix B for the administrative procedures regarding the submittal of sureties.
In no case shall the duration of the financial guarantee exceed two (2) years, unless said
guarantee is extended with the consent of the Town Manager.
All developments whose public improvements are not completed and accepted thirty (30)
days prior to the expiration of the financial guarantee shall be considered in default. Upon
default, the surety company or financial institution holding the escrow account shall pay
to the Town, all or any portion of the bond or escrow amount deemed necessary by the
Town to complete all or any portion of the required improvements, including
administrative cost incurred by the Town. The Town shall complete the project, or a
portion thereof, using the guaranteed funds. The Town shall return any funds not spent in
completing the improvements.
Default on a project does not release the developer from the liability he has or may have
incurred during the performance of work prior to the default or the responsibility for
payment of items that may exceed the current surety being held by the Town.
See section 3.2, Horizontal Street Design for bonding of improvements to property lines
where existing topography prevents construction without encroachment on others.
2.4 Dedication and Acceptance
2.4.1 Rights-of-Way and Easements
The recordation of a properly executed final plat constitutes dedication to the Town the
right-of-ways of each public street and all easements as proposed on the final plat. The
approval and recordation of a final plat does not constitute acceptance of maintenance
responsibility within such right-of-way or easement. Improvements within such right-of-
way or easements, such as street paving, drainage facilities or sidewalks must be accepted
for maintenance by the Public Services Director, or appointed official after a final
inspection has been conducted and approved by the Public Services Department, and all
items of construction have been satisfactorily completed.
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2.4.2 Half/Partial-Streets
Half/Partial Streets, i.e. right-of-way of one-half of the standard or required width of a
street or a portion thereof, shall not be designed except where essential to the reasonable
development of the subdivision and adjacent land. The right-of-way for Half/Partial Street
shall be dedicated to facilitate a future street and so noted on the final plat. The
Developer shall post a cash bond with the Town, sufficient to construct one-half the cost
of the street for that portion which is situated within the subject development.
2.5 Structures
2.5.1 Retaining Walls
All retaining walls shall be constructed in accordance with the Town’s UDO and Section 7,
Erosion Control. The design of a retaining wall must be signed and sealed by a
Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of North Carolina. A PE must also certify
the final construction. A building permit shall be required for any retaining wall over five
(5) feet in height on private property, and not covered by another building permit or
engineered submitted construction drawings.
2.5.2 Other Structures
Any structure submitted as part of an infrastructure improvement plan such as pump
houses, well houses, etc. must also be submitted to the Community Development
Department for the appropriate building permits.
2.6 Trees and Landscape Plans
2.6.1 Trees
On December 7, 2010, The Town of Kernersville adopted the “Kernersville Public Tree
Ordinance” which regulates and controls the planting, maintenance and removal of trees
and shrubs on Town owned or controlled property, which is property owned or leased by
the Town of Kernersville or is property that the Town controls through rights-of-ways and
easements for public purposes, such as streets, the construction and maintenance of
public utilities, the provision of pedestrian access across private land, the development
and maintenance of greenways and open space, or the protection of water quality.
This ordinance requires that an “Encroachment Permit” be issued by the Town of
Kernersville Public Service Department to public utilities, other government agencies,
developers, contractors, civic groups, and individuals to perform work on trees, plants or
shrubs on Town-controlled Public Rights-of-way in accordance with the terms and
conditions indicated in the ordinance.
Therefore, any project that involves work on trees and shrubs as conditioned in the
preceding paragraph must submit a copy of the approved encroachment permit prior to
obtaining project approval by the Community Development Department, and comply
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with the Kernersville Public Tree Ordinance. For more information about the
Encroachment Permit and the Kernersville Public Tree Ordinance, please contact the
Town of Kernersville Parks and Recreation Department at 336-996-3062.
2.6.2 Landscape Plans
All landscape plans for new construction or up-fits to changes in landscape to existing
sites will be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department as a
part of the building permit process. Developers will be required to meet the Town of
Kernersville Unified Development Ordinance Landscape Requirements Chapter B Article
III Section 3-4.

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3 STREETS
At a minimum, all streets shall be designed and constructed to Town of Kernersville
Standard Specifications and Detailed Drawings contained in this manual. NCDOT
standards shall be used on all existing state roads, extensions of existing state roads,
roads to be maintained by NCDOT, or any item of construction that is not covered in this
manual. See Table 3.1 Roadway Design Criteria and Table 3.2 Pavement Application
Rate Summary.
3.1 Street Classifications and Roadway Design Criteria
Street classifications follow the NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design
Guidelines. The Community Development Director shall make final determination of the
classification of streets in a proposed development.
Within a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) utilities may be permitted under
the alleys pavement upon submittal of a utility plan reviewed and approved by the Public
Services Director and Community Development Director. All utility installations within
rights-of-way shall be consistent with the Town of Kernersville and the City/County
Utilities Commissions’ current Utility Policy.

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Table 3.1 Roadway Design Criteria
Design Criteria
Residential
Street
Residential
Cul-De-
Sac
Street
Collector/
Sub-Col.
Street1
Marginal
Access
Street2
Industrial
Street
Industrial
Cul-De-
Sac
Street
Commercial
Street3
ROW width (ft) 50 50 60/50 30-60 60 50 45/50
Min. Cul-De-
Sac ROW
Radius (ft)
N/A 55 N/A N/A N/A 60 N/A
Min. Cul-De-
Sac Radius F-F
or V-V (ft)
N/A 45 N/A N/A N/A 50 N/A
Utility
Easement –
Each Side (ft)
10 5 5/10 5-10 5 10 5
Street Width
F-F or V-V (ft) 28 264 37-
40/30-37 26-40 40 37 37
Min. Design
Speed (mph) 30 25 35/30 25-40 40 30 35
Min. Centerline
Radius with
normal crown
=> normal
crown (2%)
200 150 400/250 225-
400 400 300 250
Max. Grade
(%)6 10 10 7 7 7 7 7
Min. Grade (%) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tangent
Length in
Reverse
Curves (ft)
30 10 50/40 50 100 100 30
Min. Tangent
Length at
Intersection
307 207 60/40 40 100 60 30
Allowable
Storm Water
Spread to
Centerline of
Street
1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3
1. The Town shall determine collector classification.
2. The Community Development Director shall determine the required street section and ROW
width (see detailed drawings) based on the maintenance and utility requirements to serve the
adjacent development(s).
3. Commercial cul-de-sacs shall use the same design as Commercial Streets w/ 175’ radius.
4. Cul-de-sac streets longer than 600 feet shall be 28 feet.
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5. Grades for 60 feet each way from an intersection should not exceed 4%; however, steeper
grades for the first 60 feet may be considered in extenuating circumstances for residential
streets intersection other residential streets.
6. For streets in heavy industrial areas and other area where the estimated ADT and estimated
percentage of truck is high, the Public Services Director shall determine the required amount
of I-19B based on an 18-kip EAL design.
7. Tangent length shall be a minimum of 40 feet when approaching a collector or greater street
classification.
Table 3.2 Pavement Application Rate Summary
General Use Mix Single Lift Depth Max. Total Depth
Surface SF 9.5A 1.0" - 1.5" 3.0"
Surface S 9.5B 1.5" - 2.0" 3.0"
Intermediate I 19.0B 2.5" - 4.0" 4.0"
Base ABC 8.0" - 10.0"

Paving Schedule Options
Residential Street/Residential Cul-De-Sac Street:
Depth
Surface S 9.5B 3.0"
Base ABC 8.0"
OR
Surface SF 9.5A 1.0"
Intermediate I 19.0B 2.5"
Base ABC 8.0"

Collector Street:
Depth
Surface SF 9.5A or S 9.5B 1.5"
Intermediate I 19.0B 3.0"
Base ABC 8.0"

Marginal Access Street:
Depth
Surface SF 9.5A or S 9.5B 1.5"
Intermediate I 19.0B 2.5" - 4.0"
Base ABC 8.0" - 10.0"

Industrial Street/Industrial Cul-De-Sac Street/Commercial Street:
Depth
Surface SF 9.5A or S 9.5B 2.0"
Intermediate I 19.0B 4.0"
Base ABC 10.0"
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3.1.1 Private Streets
Although not encouraged by the Town, private streets may be permitted in certain
developments, including gated communities.
Establishment of a Property Owners’ Association is required in order to maintain any
private streets permitted in a development. A document setting forth declaration of
covenants, conditions, and restrictions governing the Property Owners’ Association and
the property within a development shall adequately address planning, management and
funding of both routine maintenance and non-routine maintenance of private streets. At
the time of preliminary plan submittal, the developer shall submit the proposed
declarations for review and approval by the Town, and ultimate recordation.
Any and all proposed private streets shall be clearly shown as such on all preliminary
subdivision plans submitted to the Town and all permitted private streets shall be clearly
shown as such on final plats. All approved private streets shall be centered within a
common area strip having a minimum width of fifty (50) feet. An approved driveway
permit from the Town or NCDOT (whichever is applicable) is required for all approved
private streets connecting with public streets.
All private streets shall proceed through the same submittal, approval and inspection
process that public streets undergo; however, inspection of construction shall be
performed by a private engineering/consulting firm (at the developer’s expense) with all
inspection reports, testing and survey data submitted to the Town at the completion of
the project. Documentation shall include verification that all improvements have been
installed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and Specifications. The Town
shall retain any and all Bonds previously placed with/submitted to the Town until all
required documents are submitted, reviewed and approved.
The minimum street design standards for all private streets shall be the same as those
approved as minimum design for public streets as referenced in Table 3.1 Roadway
Design Criteria and Table 3.2 Pavement Application Rate Summary.
For any private street determined by the Community Development Department as
serving significant truck traffic within the foreseeable future, the developer shall submit a
pavement design based on an 18-Kip EAL design criteria to the Community Development
Department for review and approval.
All private streets will have a thirty (30) inch curb and gutter section, either a standard
curb and gutter or valley type curb and gutter as detailed in this document.
Unless otherwise approved by the Community Development Department and Public
Service Department, utility structures shall not encroach or penetrate the asphalt surface
course.
3.1.2 Private Drives
Private drives may be allowed in certain developments in accordance with the UDO.
Private drives may be used in developments to provide access to parking lot(s) for two (2)
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or more principal buildings in a group housing (apartments, townhouses, condominiums,
etc.) or other non-single-family residential development.
Private drives shall be centered within a public access easement or common area strip
and shall be shown as such on all preliminary plans and final plats. The minimum design
standards are as follows:
Public Access Easement/Common Area 30’
Minimum Pavement Width EP-EP 22’
Minimum Aggregate Base Course 8”
Minimum Asphalt Surface Course 2”
Ribbon Pavement is acceptable for private drives.
Note: Prior to recordation of a final plat, the developer shall furnish a certification sealed
by an engineer that the sub-grade and base course passed a proof roll in accordance with
the construction standards of this manual.
All private drives, connecting to public or private streets, require an approved driveway
permit from the Town or NCDOT, whichever is applicable.
3.1.3 T-Shaped Turnarounds
A T-Shaped Turnaround is required for any street exceeding one hundred and fifty (150)
feet in length. A permanent T-shaped turnaround shall be constructed in accordance with
the Construction Standards of this manual, and utilized only when topography prohibits
the construction of a circular turnaround.
In cases where a street is to be built to the adjoining property lines, and said street is to
be extended in the near future, or said street is less than 300’ from the nearest adjoining
street, a temporary T-shaped turnaround may be used in accordance with the
Construction Standards of this manual.
3.2 Horizontal Street Design
3.2.1 Alignment
All streets shall conform to the Town's adopted Thoroughfare and Street Plan when
applicable or shall be designed and located in proper relation to existing and proposed
streets, topography, natural features such as streams and trees; public convenience and
safety; and to the Town’s Development Plan. Collector streets and thoroughfares shall be
as directional as possible but consistent with topography and preserving developed
properties and community values.
The arrangements of streets shall make provisions for the continuation of existing
streets and utilities in adjoining subdivisions. When a new subdivision adjoins
undeveloped land, or the subdivision is to be built in sections, streets, including stubs, and
accompanying utilities shall be constructed to the property lines of the undeveloped
land. The street and utility extensions must be designed and constructed in a manner that
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will not cause hardship to owners of adjoining property when they attempt to develop
their land and provide convenient access and utility services to it.
If a street cannot be constructed to the property line due to minor cuts and fills which
would be necessary on the adjacent property, the Community Development Director may
determine that the last fifteen (15) feet of roadway need not be constructed. However, in
cases where the accessing street cannot be constructed to the property line due to
major cuts and fill; the Developer shall post a cash bond to the Town for construction of
the roadway and utilities to the property line.
The design of streets shall conform to the curve controls as outlined in this manual and
design table. Streets that are multi-lane and/or divided will require special design review.
Compound horizontal curves with the same direction of curvature shall have the radius of
the flatter circular arc no more than one and one half (1-1/2) times the radius of the
sharper circular arc.
3.2.2 Intersections
Streets shall intersect each other at right angles whenever possible. The minimum
desirable intersection angle is eighty (80) degrees. Streets classified as collectors or
higher shall not intersect any other street at less than eighty (80) degrees. In unusual
situations, streets classified in the residential category may intersect streets classified as
collectors or lower at a minimum angle of seventy (70) degrees.
3.2.3 Superelevation
Superelevation is to be used on all thoroughfares and in some cases superelevation
may be required for certain collector streets. Superelevation shall conform to NCDOT
and AASHTO standards for superelevation design.
3.2.4 Tapers
Tapers shall be used as necessary in street design. The following equations shall be used
as applicable. Where:
L= Taper length in feet
S = Speed in miles per hour
W = Lateral offsets in feet
For posted speeds of 45 mph or greater: L=WS
For posted speeds of 40 mph or less: L=WS2 / 60
Turn lane tapers shall be at least 15:1 for posted speeds of 45 mph and more. The
minimum turn lane taper allowed for streets posted less than 45 mph is 8:1. Symmetrical
reverse curve tapers are recommended for non-thoroughfare streets. Storage lengths for
the turn lanes shall conform to NCDOT and AASHTO standards.
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3.2.5 Guardrail
Guardrail shall be installed when determined necessary in accordance with NCDOT
standards or when directed by the Town Engineer.
3.2.6 Islands and Medians
Concrete traffic islands designed to direct turning movements are acceptable and shall be
constructed and placed as per NCDOT standard specifications. Landscaped medians shall
be designed in accordance with the standard detail drawings.
3.3 Vertical Design
Street grades shall be established with respect to existing topography to avoid excessive
grading and the removal of existing trees and vegetation whenever practical. The
vertical curve controls found in Table 3.1 Roadway Design Criteria shall be followed at all
times.
3.4 Geometric Design
3.4.1 Radii
A minimum radius of thirty (30) feet to the face of curb shall be required where
residential streets intersect.
A minimum radius of forty-five (45) feet to the face of curb with four (4) foot
offsets and 15:1 tapers are required where residential or industrial streets and
thoroughfares intersect.
3.4.2 Driveway Design Criteria and Permits
A driveway permit is required for all driveways, streets or turnouts accessing Public
Streets within the Town of Kernersville’s jurisdiction. See permit application procedures
in Appendix E.
A driveway inspection is required prior to pouring concrete or placing asphalt. Once the
driveway location has been approved by the Community Development Department, and
concrete forms set, the Street Division must be notified for an inspection. Failure to
request a driveway inspection and failure to comply with the specifications may
necessitate removal and replacement of the driveway apron by the property owner
and/or responsible party. See Detail Drawings for driveway apron specifications.
The number of street and driveway connections permitted serving a single property
frontage or commercial development shall be the minimum deemed necessary by the
Town for reasonable service to the property without undue impairment of safety,
convenience, and utility of the roadway. Normally, not more than one driveway shall be
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permitted for any single property frontage. The arrangement of driveways should be
related to adjacent driveways and nearby street intersections to avoid conflicting turning
movements.
3.4.2.1 Residential Driveways
Residential driveways shall be ten (10) to eighteen (18) feet wide and shall conform to the
detail drawings in this manual for concrete driveway aprons. A wider driveway may be
considered in cases where a wide driveway is needed to access a double car garage or
similar facility; maximum width allowable is twenty-four (24) feet.
Residential driveways located on corner lots were sub-collector and lower classification
streets intersect shall be located a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet from the point
of tangency of the curb radii of the intersecting street.
3.4.2.2 Commercial Driveways
For location, design and construction of commercial driveways, refer to the current
edition of the NCDOT “Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways,”
and the current edition of the NCDOT “Roadway Standard Drawings.”
Changes in grade within the driveway/access drive may require a vertical curve.
Individual site conditions will be evaluated by the Town of Kernersville Fire/Rescue
Department for suitable access by fire apparatus; grades shall not exceed eight percent
(8%) without Fire Department approval. The maximum width for a commercial driveway
shall be thirty-six (36) feet; the minimum width shall be twenty-six (26) feet.
Radius type turnouts may be considered when the anticipated driveway ADT is greater
than 500 vehicles or when access by larger trucks must be accommodated.
Driveways that are unpaved shall have a minimum eight (8) foot concrete apron
measured from the back of the curb and gutter, or ten and one half (10.5) feet from the
edge of pavement on a ribbon paved street.
3.4.3 Curb and Gutter
Thirty (30) inch concrete curb and gutter shall be required as standard on all public
maintained streets which have public water & sewer available to the site. Thirty (30) inch
concrete valley curb may be installed as an alternative to the standard when requested
by the developer and approved by the Town. See the standard detail drawings in
Appendix A.
3.4.4 Ribbon Paved Streets
In developments where the Town determines that public sewer is not available and
cannot be made available within a reasonable time frame, ribbon paved streets may be
considered.
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3.4.5 Sidewalks
Sidewalks shall be installed throughout each phase of construction in their entirety at the
time of roadway construction. No segmental installations shall be permitted, unless
approved by the Public Services Director.
Sidewalks shall be an approved NCDOT Class B concrete mix, and shall be placed a
minimum thickness of four (4) inches. At locations where a driveway crosses a sidewalk, a
six (6) inch depth is required.
Where required, sidewalks shall be three (3) feet behind the back of curb with a minimum
width of five (5) feet. The Town may require a wider sidewalk and/or grass strip in
developments were a substantial amount of pedestrian or vehicular traffic is anticipated
as established in the North Carolina Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines.
Where sidewalks and/or greenways intersect any section of curb and gutter, curb ramps
are required.
3.4.6 Pavement Design
Except as provided in Section 3.4.7 Pre-approved Pavement Schedules, pavement section
for all streets shall be designed by a Registered North Carolina Professional Engineer. The
pavement design shall be signed and sealed by a Registered North Carolina Professional
Engineer. Pavement design shall be in accordance with NCDOT Design Standards.
3.4.7 Roadway Design Criteria
All approved pavement schedules are included on the standard drawings for typical
roadway sections, which are included in Appendix A. For typical roadway sections that do
not have pavement schedules listed, specific pavement designs, which shall be developed
in accordance with Section 3.4.6 Pavement Design, must be submitted to the Public
Services Department for review and approval. Details of the approved pavement
schedule(s) shall be included on the construction drawings for all projects.
3.4.8 Limits on Production and Placing Asphalt Mixtures
Production and placing of asphalt mixtures on roadways intended to be accepted by and
dedicated to the Town of Kernersville shall be in accordance with applicable sections of
the “Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures” published by NCDOT, as may be
amended.
3.5 Traffic Impact Study
A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) may be required for developments with an estimated trip
generation of 3,000 vehicles per day or greater during an average weekday based on a
five-day national average as defined in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip
Generation Manual.
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A TIS may also be required for proposed accesses within 1,000 feet of an interchange, in
the vicinity of a high accident location, on a major roadway, involvement with an existing
or proposed median crossover, involvement with an active roadway construction project,
or at the discretion of the Community Development Director.
The TIS will be completed in accordance with NCDOT’s Policy on Street and Driveway
Access to North Carolina Highways.
3.6 Street Lights
Street lights shall be shown on plans for all new public streets.
Street lights shall be in accordance with the AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide,
latest edition. All lighting in new developments must be LED. If lights are to be installed
in a new phase of an existing development, and the streets have decorative lighting, then
fixtures that are identical or similar to those used in the previous phase may be used.
3.7 Bridges
Structures, which are to span streams, shall be designed in accordance with NCDOT
design standards and specifications. Plans shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review and approval. Additional fees for the review of
bridge plans will be established at the time of the review and are the responsibility of the
developer.
3.8 Roadway Dams
It is the policy of the Town of Kernersville to discourage the location of roadways on
dams. In those cases, where a definite advantage may be gained or a substantial savings
in funds may be realized, the utilization of a dam for a roadway may be considered.
Where it is determined that a dam will be utilized as a roadway, the following criteria
must be met:
• When applicable, the dam must have certification from the NCDEQ pursuant to the
“Dam Safety Law of 1967” (as amended by the General Assembly of 1977).
• All pertinent data regarding the design of the embankment as an impoundment
structure must be presented to the Engineering Division for review.
• The top cross-section dimension must be the roadway section width required (from
right of way line to right of way line) for the facility plus a minimum of four (4) feet on
each side.
• Guardrail will be provided on both sides of the roadway.
• Spillway will be designed to provide two (2) feet of freeboard for an estimated 100-
year design frequency outflow as a minimum.
• A means of draining the lake completely will be provided.
Design acceptance or approval by the Town is limited to the use of the dam as a roadway
and is in no way intended as approval of the embankment as an impoundment structure.
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Responsibility incurred by the Town of Kernersville when a section of roadway crossing a
dam is accepted as a part of the Town's maintenance system is limited to maintenance of
the roadway proper for vehicular traffic only. Responsibility for the impoundment, any
damage that may result there from, and maintenance of the dam or appurtenances as
may be required to preserve its integrity as a water impoundment structure, shall remain
with the owner of the impoundment. Structures should be designed and plans sealed by a
Professional Engineer.
3.9 Street Names
Proposed streets, which are obviously in alignment with other streets, shall bear the
assigned name of the existing streets. In no case shall the name for a proposed street
duplicate or be phonetically similar to an existing street name in Forsyth County,
irrespective of the use of the suffix, street, avenue, boulevard, drive, place, court, etc.
Street names for all new subdivisions shall be approved by the address administrator
prior to platting.
3.10 Traffic Control
All traffic control devices shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or otherwise approved by the Town of Kernersville.
The Town will not allow the obstruction of any public street, private street or fire lane
unless otherwise stipulated by the Board of Aldermen. This requirement is in accordance
with the North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code. The reference to an “obstruction”
shall include parking, speed bumps or any other devices that may obstruct the free
passage of emergency vehicles.
All traffic control devices must be shown and approved as a part of a traffic control plan
prior to installation and must be in conformance with this manual. The traffic control
devices and all related signs and pavement markings shall be maintained by the owner as a
part of the approval of the plan. Traffic control devices shall include rumble strips, raised
pavement markers, pavement undulations (speed bumps).
3.10.1 Pedestrian Crossings
All locations, which are designated for pedestrian traffic crossings, shall be designated as a
crosswalk with pavement marking and signage in accordance with MUTCD.
All pedestrian crossings must be approved by the Community Development Department
prior to installation.
3.10.2 Street Traffic Control Signs
The owner/developer is responsible for the installation, at his/her expense, of all required
signage, such as street name signs, stop signs, speed limit signs, etc. and all pavement
markings. The developer will also be responsible for the installation of any optional
signage and markings, as may be determined during the review and approval process.
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All signage must be installed after the placement of the intermediate course of asphalt.
All markings shall be placed at the completion of the final course, unless temporary
markings are warranted during construction.
3.11 Sight Distance
Sight distance shall mean the length of roadway visible to the driver traveling along the
roadway or waiting to enter or cross the roadway. The sight triangle shall include both
the horizontal and vertical plane. A ten (10) foot x seventy (70) foot horizontal sight
triangle shall be located at all street intersections and multi-family and non-residential
driveway intersections.
The Town shall review all proposed development plans, including site, subdivision,
landscape plans, infrastructure plans and sign plans for compliance with these
requirements. All new development within the Town's ETJ shall meet these requirements
as a part of the plan approval process.
Some objects located within sight distance or sight triangle areas may not significantly
obstruct the required visibility of the driver. The driver may be able to see over, under or
around some objects within sight distance areas. Objects that may be allowed within
sight distance areas include fire hydrants, utility poles, and utility cabinets less than two
(2) feet high, and traffic control devices that are located to minimize visual obstruction.
Other objects twelve (12) inches in diameter and smaller, such as utility poles, light poles
and sign posts, may be allowed within sight distance areas if located individually or in
combination so as to not substantially restrict the driver's view. The determination of
what objects, if any, may be located within sight distance areas shall be made by the
Community Development Department.
3.11.1 Intersection Sight Distance
In order for vehicles to safely maneuver into or through an intersection, sufficient sight
distance must be provided so as to avoid collisions. Intersection sight distance is to be
designed in accordance with AASHTO’s Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets, latest edition.
3.11.2 Stopping Sight Distance
At a minimum, stopping sight distance must be available to the driver at all locations
along roadways. Stopping sight distance applies to horizontal as well as vertical
alignments. Stopping sight distance on horizontal curves is measured along the centerline
of the inside lane around the curve and the line of sight is a straight line between two
points on the centerline of the lane. On vertical curves, stopping sight distance is
measured on a straight line between the driver's eye and an object on the roadway
surface. All stopping sight distance shall be designed in accordance with AASHTO’s
Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, latest edition.
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3.12 Roadway Construction
3.12.1 Grading
All organic material must be removed a minimum of three (3) feet bel ow the stone base
course. Clearing debris and top soil shall not be used as roadbe d fill material. Unsuitable
soils such as, alluvial materials, and old fill material such as stumps; trees, topsoil, trash,
etc . shall not be used as s tructural fill regardless of depth below finished grade. Base
material shall not be placed on a roadwa y until the storm se wer, subgrade, utilities, and
all ap purtenances have been inspected, approved and meet Town of Kernersville a nd
NCDOT Standard Specifications.
Fill material shall be compacted to 95% of standard proctor. The last two (2) feet of
material must be compacted to 98% of standard proctor. The Inspector may require the
developer/owner to provide field density testing of the subgrade soils from a certified
testing laboratory. The soils laboratory shall perform sufficient proctors to evaluate the
compaction characteristics of various soils used in the roadbed.
3.12.2 Base Material & Placement
Compacted ABC stone or B25.0 Asphalt Base shall be used as base material. See
roadway cross section drawings in Appendix A. Compaction shall be 98% standard
proctor. The Inspector may require the developer/owner to provide field density testing
of the base material from a certified testing laboratory.
3.12.3 Curb & Gutter
Curb and gutter shall be constructed using approved NCDOT Class B concrete placed on a
minimum of four (4) inches of compacted ABC stone. Concrete shall be tested in
accordance with NCDOT Standard Specifications. Curing compound shall be used on all
curb and gutter. An expansion joint shall be placed every (90) feet and control joints shall
be every ten (10) feet or fifteen (15) feet when placed with a power curb machine.
Expansion joints shall also be placed five (5) feet on both sides of curb inlets and any other
rigid structure which might be cast in the curb and gutter. All joints shall be sealed with an
NCDOT approved material. No concrete will be placed until the forms and subgrade have
been approved by the Inspector.
3.12.4 Plant Mix Asphalt
Asphalt shall meet the requirements on NCDOT Specifications Section 610. A job mix
formula will be required prior to any paving. A breakdown, intermediate and pneumatic
wheel finish roller shall be used for the surface course. The Street Division may require a
Density Test and field test every 500 feet.
Asphalt placement, temperature and material properties shall meet the NCDOT
Specifications.
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3.12.5 Sidewalks
Sidewalks shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide, placed a minimum of three (3) feet
behind the curb, unless otherwise approved or established in the North Carolina
Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines.
The surface of sidewalks shall be finished to grade and cross section with a float, hand-
toweled smooth and finished with a medium broom finish. Concrete shall be tested in
accordance with NCDOT Standard Specifications. Sidewalks shall be constructed using
an approved NCDOT Class B concrete mix with control joints every five (5) feet.
Expansion joints shall be every fifty (50) feet. See detail drawings in Appendix A. No
concrete will be placed until the forms and subgrade have been approved by the
Inspector.
3.13 On-Street Parking
For commercial, industrial and high density residential developments the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book shall be followed. For single family
residential developments NCDOT Complete Street Design Guidelines shall be followed
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4 STORM DRAINAGE
This section is intended to provide the Town’s design criteria for stormwater conveyance
systems, storm drainage pipes, and structures that will eventually be maintained by the
Town of Kernersville. Furthermore, it includes design consideration for subdivisions and
other developments.
Although permitted by the Town, design criteria for Stormwater Best Management
Practices (BMPs) or Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) shall comply with the most
current revision of the North Carolina Stormwater Best Management Practice Manual. All
designs of BMPs or SCMs structures should follow the process and submission
requirements specified in the Town of Kernersville Watershed and Stormwater
Administrative Manuel. The State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
(NCDEQ), Land Quality Section of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources is the
permitting authority for sediment and erosion control within the Town’s jurisdiction. The
State’s sediment and erosion control laws and regulations apply. Grading permits
covering sedimentation and erosion control measures must be obtained from the Land
Quality Section of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources of NCDEQ before any
regulated grading or land-disturbing activity can commence.
The Town of Kernersville requires that development and redevelopment activities
properly manage and control stormwater runoff, applicable pollutants and erosion and
sedimentation as necessary to protect public infrastructure, and safeguard the
environment, property, health safety and welfare of its citizens.
A watershed/stormwater permit issued by the Town of Kernersville is required for any
exterior development or redevelopment. Procedures for obtaining a
watershed/stormwater permit are provided in the Town of Kernersville Watershed and
Stormwater Administrative Manuel.
4.1 Hydrologic Analyses
Upon approval of the Town of Kernersville, the designer/engineer may choose to use any
standard method, or combination of methods, for the calculation of hydrologic conditions
that must be shown to be appropriate for the application. Runoff calculations shall be
provided for all proposed storm drainage systems including, but not limited to culverts,
pipes, inlets, drainage structures, ditches, open channels, outlet protections, etc.
The Rational Method is the recommended hydrologic method by t he Town of
Kernersville for determining storm drainage runoff for areas under two hundred (200)
acres. For areas over two hundred (200) acres, the Town recommends using the SCS
method.
Following are recommended hydrologic methods, their applications and limitations:
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Table 4.1 Applications of the Recommended Hydrologic Methods
Application Rational
Method SCS Method USGS
Equations
Basin Lag-
Time
Simple
Method
Gutter Flow and Inlets 
Storm Drain Pipes    
Culverts    
Small Ditches   
Water Quality Volume  
Storage Facilities  
Energy Dissipation  
Open Channels   
Outlet Structures    
Overbank Flood
Protection (Q100)    
Limitations 0-200 ac. 0-2,000 ac. 25 ac. to
25 mi2
Greater
than
100-ac.
Per NCDEQ
Design
Manual

Runoff coefficients listed in the Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual published
by the NCDEQ shall be used.
Design of the stormwater systems for offsite stormwater shall, at a minimum, be based
upon projected full build-out of the offsite/upslope properties. Full build-out of the
offsite/upslope properties should be consistent with the Town’s current zoning and land
use plan for those areas.
4.2 Hydrologic Design Criteria (Excluding Stormwater Best
Management Practices)
All designs shall be based upon fully developed land use conditions (full build-out) as
shown on current Town of Kernersville Land Use Plans and Zoning Maps.
Site specific rainfall values shall be obtained from the NOAA website at
http://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/.
4.2.1 Storm Drainage System Hydrologic Design
4.2.1.1 Roadway Storm Drainage System
Roadway inlet location, capacities and gutter spread are to be designed in accordance
with NCDOT guidelines.
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Storm drain pipe system is primarily designed for the 10-year frequency, except for the
storm sewer collector system in the Central Business District, where the design
frequency will be the 25-year frequency.
In sag (or sump) areas where relief by curb overflow is not provided the system standard
design level (Q25-Q50) is to be used for analysis to insure traffic flow is not interrupted).
4.2.1.2 Culverts and Bridges
• Major Town Streets ............................................................................................................. Q(50)
Including Thoroughfares, Major, Minor and Collector Streets

• Minor Town Streets ............................................................................................................. Q(25)
Including Sub-collector, Local and Residential Streets

• Culverts and Bridges over FEMA regulated floodways ............................................. Q(100)
The design must be approved by the Town of Kernersville Planning Director
4.2.2 Drainage Area and Mapping
Provide delineation of on-site and off-site drainage areas to each inlet including the
number of acres, a detailed grading plan and flow paths.
4.2.3 Roadways crossing FEMA regulate streams
Design for hydrologic criteria in accordance with FEMA rules and regulations, as well as
the design criteria stated herein above. The most stringent design criteria shall apply.
4.3 Hydraulic Analyses
Pipe systems and open channels shall be designed using the Manning formula. Manning
roughness coefficients listed in the current “Stormwater Best Management Practices
Manual” published by the NCDEQ shall be used.
Pipe inlets and culvert situations are to be checked for inlet and outlet headwater
control so as to insure that headwater will not encroach on uphill adjacent property or
create a hazard to existing and future development. All storm drain systems should be
analyzed to establish the hydraulic grade line. No storm drain system should be under
pressure for the design storm event.
Minimum size for storm drainage pipe is fifteen (15) inches in diameter. The minimum
pipe diameter for cross drainage pipes and culverts shall be 18-inches.
Minimum storm drainage pipe grade is 1.0%. When it can be shown that a 1.0% grade
cannot be maintained, hydraulic design shall be such that a scour velocity of 2.5 feet per
second is achieved with the flow rate from a two (2) year storm event.
Maximum storm drainage pipe grade is 10.0%.
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Minimum grade for tail-ditching is 1.0%.
Manholes are required at changes in grade, changes in alignment, and at intersection
of drainage pipe.
A concrete grout invert slide is required in all drainage boxes and manholes.
In all cases minimum drops in drainage structures will be dictated by the hydraulic grade
line. Recommended minimum manhole drops are:
• Change in alignment 0 degrees to 45 degrees, 0.10 ft/inlet
• Change in alignment greater than 45 degrees, 0.20 ft/inlet
• Change in pipe size, match crown.
• Reverse flow conditions in a storm sewer system created by a tie-in at a structure will
not be allowed unless a manhole drop equal to the diameter of the outgoing pipe is
provided.
Energy dissipation to achieve a non-erosive discharge velocity is required at the discharge
point of all stormwater pipes and structures. Hydraulic design for energy dissipaters shall
be in accordance with NCDEQ erosion control standards.
Culverts hydraulic design according with NCDOT guidelines. Flooding from the 100-year
storm event shall not affect existing upslope and downslope adjacent property
improvements and ensure compliance with the Town-adopted Floodway Fringe
regulations. The calculated elevation of the water surface elevation for the 100-year
storm event shall be included on final plat for new developments on all lots located
adjacent to stormwater channels entering or leaving culverts. Additionally, a note shall be
placed on the final plat as follows:
“Construction of all floor elevations intended for habitation and all essential building
equipment shall be two (2) feet above the stated water surface elevation for the 100-
year storm event”
4.4 Drainage for Subdivisions and Other Developments
A detailed grading plan for residential development shall be submitted with construction
plans for the storm drainage system. The detailed grading plan shall include, among other
things, consideration of and provisions for adequate drainage of surface water between,
around and away from residential living units. Finish grading in the vicinity of the building
foundation shall result in a minimum slope away from the building of six (6) inches in ten
(10) feet and be in compliance with the most current requirements of the North Carolina
Building Code. Shallow, grassed drainage swales provided to transport surface water
drainage between, around and away from the residential building shall have a minimum
slope of one (1) percent. If drainage swales having a minimum slope of one (1) percent are
not feasible, then a pipe system shall be installed of sufficient design capacity to carry the
runoff. All storm drainage intended to transport stormwater runoff between, around and
away from residential structures shall have a hydraulic design capacity sufficient to carry
a 10-year storm event. See graphic illustration below.
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Figure 4.1 Schematic Design for Grading for Drainage around a Building
Site drainage shall be extended to tie into existing storm drainage system (either natural or
man-made), where possible.
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4.5 Materials (Piping and Structures)
All storm drainage pipe and structures within the public right-of-way shall be either: steel
reinforced concrete (RCP), ductile iron (DIP), corrugated aluminized pipe (CAP), or
structural concrete brick as specified in the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for
Roads and Structures.
RCP shall be utilized, except where slope, vertical clearance or any other reasonable
unforeseen conditions may warrant the use of another NCDOT-approved pipe material.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe may only be utilized within the public road right-
of-way when placed as cross drainage (running parallel to the roadway) under a driveway
that accesses a ribbon paved street; and shall not be used as part of a stormwater
conveyance system connecting stormwater drainage structures within the public right-of-
way.
Except as stated herein, all storm drainage pipe, structures and construction shall meet
the current NCDOT standards and specifications. Storm drainage structures such as open
throat yard inlets, junction boxes, and similar structures with precast reinforced concrete
tops and without removable grates, shall have a cast iron manhole ring and cover cast
into the top slab; with the words “STORM DRAIN” cast into the cover. See Standard
Drawing No. 308.
4.6 Other Design Requirements
In addition to Town of Kernersville requirements, all applicable federal and state agency
requirements shall be incorporated into the planning and design of all drainage features.
• Storm drainage hydraulic calculations and pipe and structure information shall be
listed on design tables provided in Appendix C.
• Plan and profile drawings shall also include pipe diameter, material, grade, invert
elevations, structure type, grate type, and the drainage area and flow into the pipe
structure that corresponds to information listed in the tables.
• Design of stormwater conveyances systems shall be along invert elevations from the
inlet or outlet of pipes, and/or from the center of box to center of box (structures).
Changes in horizontal or vertical alignment of pipes shall be accomplished in
appropriately designed stormwater structures; curved alignment of pipes shall only be
considered in extreme cases.
• A minimum of two feet of cover should be maintained over the top of drainage pipes.
For special site conditions, a request for less cover may be approved by the Town of
Kernersville, but must be consistent with engineering design standards and
manufacture’s recommendations.
• All ditches and swales shall be indicated on the drawings complete with spot
elevations, slopes, cross sections and liner materials (grass, matting, rip-rap, concrete,
etc.) shown. Computations and liner information shall be provided.
• All storm drainage easements shall be shown on the plan sheet, the final plat and
labeled, “Drainage Easement.” Minimum width shall be 10 feet. Larger pipes, deep
lines and ditches/streams may require a wider easement as shown below in Table 4.2
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Minimum Drainage Easements Pipes over 20’ in depth are discouraged and will be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Table 4.2 Minimum Drainage Easements
Piped Drainage Easement
Pipe Size Depth Easement Width
≤ 42”
≤ 10’ 20’
10.01-15’ 30’
15.01-20’ 40’
48” – 60”
≤ 10’ 30’
10.01-15’ 40’
15.01-20’ 50’
Multiple pipes or over 66” Shall be reviewed case-by-
case.
Open Channel Drainage Easement*
Up to 10 cfs Q50 10 feet
10 – 20 cfs Q50 15 feet
20-40 cfs Q50 20 feet
40-60 cfs Q50 30 feet
Over 60 cfs Q50 To be determined based on
channel cross section
* Drainage easement widths may need to be wider based on channel cross section.

No more than 0 .5cfs Q10 will be allowed to flow out driveway entrances into streets
except in residential subdivisions.
No water shall be permitted to discharge across a roadway, sidewalk or driveway from a
concentrated source (swale, ditch, pipe, etc.). Special cases will be reviewed by the Town
of Kernersville.
Storm drainage pipes shall be at least five (5) feet horizontally from all water and sanitary
sewer mains. Storm drainage pipes shall be designed to be deeper than the water mains
but shallower than sanitary sewer mains and shall have a minimum of 12-inches vertical
clearance from water and 24” from sanitary sewer mains unless sewer line is ductile iron
and approved by the utility provided.

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5 ENVIRONMENTAL
5.1 General
Stormwater control, watershed protection, and riparian buffer protection requirements
for the Town of Kernersville are outlined in the Watershed and Stormwater Administrative
Manual.
Stormwater controls, required by any development or redevelopment, shall be designed in
accordance with the North Carolina Stormwater Best Management Practice Manual, latest
edition, and The North Carolina Department of Transportation Stormwater Best Management
Practices Toolbox, latest edition.
5.2 Stream Crossings and Wetlands
The 401 And Buffer Permitting Branch of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources
(NCDWR) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are the entities responsible for
implementing the state waters, wetlands and riparian buffer regulatory program; and
assisting with compliance and enforcement procedures.
Examples of activities that may require permits include but are not limited to:
• Any disturbance to the bed (bottom) or banks (sides) of a stream
• Any disturbance to a wetland
• The damming of a stream channel to create a pond or lake
• Placement of any material within a stream, wetland or open water, including material
that is necessary for construction, culvert installation, causeways, road fills, dams,
dikes or artificial islands, property protection, reclamation devices and fill for pipes or
utility lines
• Temporary impacts including dewatering of dredged material prior to final disposal
and temporary fill for access roads, cofferdams, storage, and work areas
5.3 Floodplain Requirements
5.3.1 Floodplain Development Permit
A floodplain development permit is required for all work in the floodplain. See the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO); Chapter C – Environmental Ordinance; Article II –
Floodway and Floodway Fringe Regulations; 2-2.2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS for
additional information. Application for a Floodplain Development Permit shall be made to
the Floodplain Administrator prior to any development activities located within Special
Flood Hazard Areas.
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6 WATER AND SEWER
6.1 General
The majority of public water and sewer systems within the Town of Kernersville and its
Extraterritorial Jurisdictional (ETJ) are owned and operated by the City County Utilities
Commission (CCUC) of Winston-Salem, or The City of High Point. Before beginning utility
planning or design work the engineer should consult with the Town to determine
ownership of the utilities in the project area. For utilities owned and operated by others
within the Town and its ETJ, consult with that particular municipalities’ Public Works or
Engineering Division for plan requirements or submittal procedures.
Information on water and sewer design standards and permitting for CCUC-owned
utilities can be found in the Winston-Salem Infrastructure Development Standards, latest
edition, published by the Winston-Salem Public Works Department. The Design Engineer
should refer to the City of Winston-Salem’s Department of Public Works, Engineering
Division’s Technical Specifications and Detail Drawings, Water Line and Sanitary Sewer Line
Construction, latest edition, for all material specifications and detail drawings.
Information on water and sewer design standards and permitting for City of High Point
owned utilities can be found in the Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer
Construction, latest edition, and Standard Drawings for City Construction, published by the
City of High Point’s Engineering Division.
6.2 Utility Locations
Before beginning design work consult with the applicable review agency for the most
current utility information in the project area. Any drawings provided by the town are for
information only and not intended to replace an accurate site utility survey. In general, all
utilities shall be located behind the curb line, unless located within a Traditional
Neighborhood Development (TND). See street cross-sections in the standard drawings at
appendix A.

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7 EROSION CONTROL
7.1 General
All projects which disturb more than one (1) acre within the Town of Kernersville and its
Extraterritorial Jurisdictional (ETJ) must have an approved Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Plan and Permit from NCDEQ.
Information on erosion and sedimentation control design standards and permitting can be
found in the NCDEQ, Land Quality Section, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resource’s Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual, latest edition.
The Design Engineer shall provide a copy of the approved plan and permit to the Town
before final approval of construction drawings.

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8 PLAN REVIEW
8.1 Plan Approval Process
8.1.1 Preliminary Plan Reviews
Site plans will be reviewed by the Community Development Department for Engineering,
Stormwater or Transportation related requirements through the Community
Development Department review process.
8.1.2 Construction Plan Review
Before engineering design plans will be reviewed and approved for construction by the
Community Development Department, the project must have Community Development
Department approval.
Address all comments and resubmit corrections to the Community Development
Department for final review and approval.
If further revisions are required address all comments and resubmit corrections.
Prior to final approval of construction drawings, copies of all related permits for erosion
control, stream crossing, water & sewer, etc. must be submitted to the Community
Development Department.
A check for the appropriate amount in accordance with the latest Schedule of Fees will be
required before plan approval.
8.1.3 Construction Scheduling
Construction of all infrastructure intended for acceptance for maintenance by the Town
of Kernersville or other relevant infrastructure covered by this manual shall not begin until
drawings are signed by the Community Development Director and the Public Services
Director. A preconstruction meeting will be required with the Chief Construction
Inspector.
8.1.4 Plats
Preliminary and final plats will be reviewed by the Community Development Department
for Engineering, Stormwater or Transportation related requirements.
8.2 Construction Drawing Submission Requirements
When plans are submitted to the Town of Kernersville Community Development
Department, they shall be accompanied by a cover letter (or transmittal note) stating:
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• The project name
• Contact person and phone number
• The reason they are being submitted
• Attach Community Development approval (rezoning, subdivision, special use, etc.) to
the plans
• Appropriate Engineering checklist
Failure to identify the project and the reason it is being submitted will cause delay in the
review process.
For first time submittal of construction drawings, three (3) complete bound sets of prints,
one (1) electronic PDF file and one (1) electronic CAD file copy are submitted to the Town
Community Development Department.
Submit a copy of the Development Utility Contact Information Sheet. An example copy is
attached at Appendix D.
Submit drawings to the appropriate Utility Division office if requiring a water and/or
sewer plan review.
Once approved by all agencies involved, three (3) hard copies one (1) electronic PDF file
and one (1) electronic CAD file copy of approved drawings with all appropriate signatures
must be submitted to the Community Development Department. Prints are logged in,
reviewed, stamped “Approved for Construction,” signed, and distributed as follows:
• One (1) hard copy on file in the Engineering Division
• One (1) hard copy for the Street Division
• One (1) hard copy will be returned to the submitting Engineer
8.3 Construction Drawings “Approved for Construction”
All approved drawings must have the following stamp of approval on each sheet.
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Figure 8.1 Stamp of Approval

8.4 Community Development Department Site Plan Submittal
Checklist
The following section provides a list, which should be used by the applicant before any
site plan submittal so that applicants are aware of the minimum requirements in order to
receive a complete review. The checklists in this section are intended as a guide and may
not be inclusive of all the required information. The site plan review checklist is not a
submittal requirement.
Project Information
Development Name: Phase:
Owner: Phone: Email:
Contact Person: Phone: Email:
General Requirements
1. Cover letter
2. Appropriate checklist completed and attached
8.4.1 General Information Required on All Plans
1. Development Name
2. Owner(s) Name(s) & Contact Information
3. Preparer Name & Contact Information
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4. Vicinity Map (Scale of 1” = 2,000’)
5. Graphic Scale, Date & North Arrow
6. Property Boundaries w/ Bearings & Distances
7. Adjoining Property Owners w/ Tax Pin Numbers & Zoning Information
8. Adjoining Roadways w/ Right-of-Way Dimensions
9. Current Zoning (and Proposed Zoning if applicable)
10. Total Site Acreage
11. Existing Easements & Building Setback Limits shown
12. Proposed Easements, ROW, Common Areas, Areas Dedicated to Public
Use
13. Building Footprints w/ Square Footages & Finished Floor Elevations
14. Location of Existing & Proposed Utilities
15. Limits of Proposed Pavement w/ Dimensions & Curve Radii
16. Limits of 100 Year Floodplain where applicable
17. Location of Existing Structures
8.4.2 Stormwater Requirements
Note: See the Town of Kernersville Stormwater and Administrative Manual for a full set of
requirements.
A. Watershed Site Data Block
1. Watershed Name & Classification
2. Total Site Acreage = “A”
3. Existing Impervious Areas prior to 1993 = “B”
4. Existing Impervious Areas after 1993 = “C”
5. Total Undeveloped Acreage under regulations = “D” = A-B
6. New acreage of Impervious Area Proposed = “E”
7. Percentage of Impervious area proposed = “P” = [(C+E) / (D)]*100
B. Delineation of on-site and off-site drainage areas including number of acres
C. Direction of stormwater flow and exits from the site
D. Plan view and profiles of the stormwater drainage system
1. Location of inlets, manholes, pipe lines, and other storm drainage
structures
2. Location of existing and proposed conveyance systems such as grass
channels, swales, natural vegetated conveyance, etc.
3. Clearly defined lines delineating areas drainage to each inlet
4. Ditches, swales, pipes, and drainage easements which are adjacent to the
proposed project
5. Drainage Easement widths, where required for closed systems
6. Drainage Calculations (include Data Sheet tables for stormwater Drainage
Structures Design and Stormwater Drainage pipe design)
7. A detailed grading plan that should include finish grading for the
residential unit in case of subdivision and other developments
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E. Delineation of Predominant Soil Types (from soil surveys if available)
F. Delineation of Existing Predominant Vegetation
G. Location and boundaries of other natural feature protection and conservation areas
such as wetlands, lakes, ponds, floodplains, stream buffer and features used in
designing buffers and meeting any applicable buffer requirements. Other setbacks
(e.g. drinking water well setbacks, septic setbacks, etc.).
H. Preliminary selection, size, calculations and location of proposed Stormwater Control
Measures (SCMs) or structural Best Management Practices (BMP’s). Low-impact
design elements if applicable.
8.4.3 Transportation Requirements
A. Site Information
1. # of units
2. Specific use of each proposed building (if special use)
3. Anticipated trips generated (ITE trip gen manual) with distributions
4. TIS Yes No (required on trips over /day or /peak hour)
5. Off sight improvements required ( Yes No)
6. Phasing plan ( Yes No)
B. Functional Criteria for every proposed street or connecting street
1. Functional classification
2. Target speed
3. Traffic volume
4. Design vehicle
5. Block lengths
6. Cross-section
C. Design Requirements for every proposed street or connecting street
1. Sight distance
2. Street grades
3. Centerline radius
4. Bridges or culverts ( Yes No)
D. Intersections
1. Type of stop control
2. Turn lanes
3. Pedestrian accommodations
4. Interconnectivity with adjacent properties
5. Label street stubs for future extension
6. Label street terminations
7. Curb radii
E. Driveways
1. Type
2. Location
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3. Spacing
4. Vertical profile
5. Width
F. Pedestrians/Bicycles
1. Access into/out of site
2. Internal access to all structures or parking
3. Greenways or other biped infrastructure not attached to streets
G. Parking
1. Parking Lots
2. Private driveways
3. Public-On street
4. Public-Off street
H. Traffic Management Plans
1. Loading zones must be indicated
2. Fire infrastructure access management plan
3. Refuse Location and access plan
8.5 Community Development Department Construction Plan
Submittal Checklist
The following section provides a list, which should be used by the applicant before any
engineering design submittal so that applicants are aware of the minimum requirements in
order to receive a complete review. The checklists in this section are intended as a guide
and may not be inclusive of all the required information. The engineering design review
checklist is a submittal requirement.
Project Information
Development Name: Phase:
Owner: Phone: Email:
Contact Person: Phone: Email:
General Requirements
1. Cover letter
2. Attach Community Development approval (rezoning, subdivision, special
use, etc.) to the plans
3. Appropriate checklist completed and attached
8.5.1 General Information Required on All Plans
1. Development Name
2. Owner(s) Name(s) & Contact Information
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3. Preparer Name & Contact Information
4. Vicinity Map (Scale of 1” = 2,000’)
5. Graphic Scale, Date & North Arrow
6. Property Boundaries w/ Bearings & Distances

7. Adjoining Property Owners w/ Tax Pin Numbers & Zoning Information
8. Adjoining Roadways w/ Right-of-Way Dimensions
9. Current Zoning (and Proposed Zoning if applicable)
10. Total Site Acreage
11. Existing Easements & Building Setback Limits shown
12. Proposed Easements, ROW, Common Areas, Areas Dedicated to Public
Use
13. Building Footprints w/ Square Footages & Finished Floor Elevations
14. Location of Existing & Proposed Utilities
15. Limits of Proposed Pavement w/ Dimensions & Curve Radii
16. Limits of 100 Year Floodplain where applicable
17. Location of Existing Structures
8.5.2 Engineering Requirements
A. Lighting Plan
1. Preparer Name & Contact Information (Duke Energy)
2. Specify the Type of Lighting being used & Total Number Proposed
3. Roadway Rights-of-Way & all Lots w/ Lot Numbers
4. Typical Street Section Detail
B. Grading & Erosion Control Plan
1. Clearing Limits
2. Existing & Proposed Contours (2’ contour interval)
3. Location of Erosion Control Measures
4. Location of Perennial and Intermittent Streams w/ applicable buffers
8.5.3 Stormwater Requirements
Note: See the Town of Kernersville Stormwater and Administrative Manual for a full set of
requirements.
1. Site plan at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet.
2. Property lines with bearings and distances of the land to be developed; names of the
owners of all adjacent land.
3. Watershed Site Data Block. Including in this Data Block:
a. Watershed Name & Classification
b. Total Site Acreage = “A”
c. Existing Impervious Areas prior to 1993 = “B”
d. Existing Impervious Areas after 1993 = “C”
e. Total Undeveloped Acreage under regulations = “D” = A-B
f. New acreage of Impervious Area Proposed = “E”
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g. Percentage of Impervious area proposed = “P” = [(C+E) / (D)]*100
4. Drainage System. Proposed facilities, including location, dimensions, and calculations
for open channels, storm sewers, culverts, and any other drainage features.
5. Topographic contours at an interval of two (2) feet, showing existing and proposed
contours.
6. Stream buffer access, streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, drain-ways, floodways and
floodway fringe areas within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property.
7. All existing right-of-ways, drainage easements or other dedication to the use of public
or others with widths. All existing structures and built-upon areas, including parking,
expressed in square feet, with surface treatments indicated.
8. All proposed right-of-ways, easements, parks, playgrounds and other areas proposed
to be dedicated to public or common use, or designed for such use; including finished
elevations on all streets and stub streets.
9. Proposed lot lines, dimensions of lots. Lot number and total number of lots, and
proposed use of land.
10. Location of right-of-way widths of all existing and proposed streets; water and sewer
lines.
11. The legend of the development plat shall contain the name of the owner(s) of the
property and of the authorized agent, if any; the name of the engineer or landscape
architect with registration seal, responsible for the plan; north arrow; scale; date; total
area, stated in acres, of the land to be developed.
12. Engineered Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) or Best Management Practices
(BMPs). Including location, dimension, and calculations for:
a. Total stormwater runoff from design storm, both for pre-development and post-
development conditions.
b. Location, dimensions, and calculations for open channels and storm drainage
system, including channel linings for design storm.
c. Plans, calculations, and specifications for Best Management Practices or
Stormwater Control Measures (wet detention ponds, bio-retention areas, sand
filters, etc.) proposed.
13. Vicinity map at a scale of not less than one (1) inch to 1000 feet showing the relation
of the property to adjoining property and to all streets, roads, and existing drainage
ways within 200 feet of any part of the property to be developed.
14. Where the plan for subdivision includes a lake or pond of one (1) acre or more in size,
existing or proposed, the plan shall show the location of dams, spillways or other
structures and the location and extent of inundation at full reservoir. The plan shall be
accompanied by a profile of the proposed dam structure(s) including all
appurtenances thereto.
15. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (Confirmation of approval by City/County
Inspections Department in charge, if required).
16. Delineation of on-site and off-site drainage areas including number of acres.
17. Detailed proposed grading plan and flow paths.
18. Operation and Maintenance Plan for each storm water control structure proposed.
19. Operation and Maintenance Agreement for each storm water control structure
Proposed.
20. Deed of Easement (must be recorded after signatures).
21. Covenants and Restrictions (If applicable*).
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22. Contractor’s estimated cost for construction of BMP(s) or SCM(s) if applicable.
23. Performance Surety for Construction and Maintenance of BMP(s) or SCM(s) if
applicable. If owner’s association is to own the best management practice(s), the
association covenants and restrictions must be approved prior to permit issuance.
Items listed above shall be submitted, reviewed and approved to issuance of a
Watershed/Stormwater Management Permit.
8.5.4 Transportation Requirements
A. Coordination with approved site plan
1. Site plan hasn’t changed
2. Functional criteria for each street listed matches approved site plan
3. Intersections match approved site plan
4. Driveways match approved site plan
5. Biped accommodations match approved site plan
6. Traffic Management plans match approved site plan
B. Functional Criteria for every proposed street or connecting street
1. Functional classification
2. Target speed
3. Traffic volume
4. Design vehicle
5. Block lengths
6. Cross-section
C. Horizontal Design
1. Alignment shown and labeled on plan view
2. Curve Data on plans
3. Pavement width identified
4. Taper
5. Guardrail
6. Islands/Medians
D. Vertical Design
1. Roadway profile with centerline and back of curb elevations shown
2. Vertical curve data on plans
3. Grades
4. Drainage profiles shown
E. Storm Drainage
1. Calculations attached
2. Table on plans
3. All pipes and structures shown and labeled on plan & profile
4. Drainage areas identified on plan view
5. Gutter spread
6. Ditch cross-sections
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F. Utilities
1. CCUC or City of High Point approval for water/sewer
2. Water/sewer in approved cross-sectional corridor
3. Utilities in approved cross-sectional corridor
4. Minimum cover

5. Street lights
G. Cross-sections
1. Pavement width, depth and type
2. Superelevation
3. Drainage ways
4. Furniture zone
5. Biped accommodations
6. ROW & Easements shown
7. Utility corridors identified
8. Cut/fill slopes
H. ROW & Easements
1. ROW
2. Utility Easements
3. PDE
4. Sight distance triangles
5. Setbacks
6. Buffer yards
I. Bridges and culverts
1. Independent Review
J. Intersections
1. Stop control
2. Storage lengths
3. Curb radii
4. Pedestrian treatments
5. Sight distance
K. Driveways
1. Type
2. Location
3. Spacing
4. Vertical profile
5. Width
L. Biped
1. Sidewalks
2. Pedestrian crossing
3. Greenways
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M. Parking
1. On street-marked
2. On street-unmarked
3. Private Lot
4. Private drives
N. Details
1. Non-standard items
O. Traffic Control
1. Signage
2. Markings
P. Other
1. Fire Prevention Infrastructure
2. Refuse/Recycling Infrastructure
8.6 Revisions to Approved Plans
Any revisions (including any revised phasing) made to construction plans that have been
approved will void the approved plans and must be re- submitted through the review
process for approval.
All revisions must be “hi-lighted” on all copies each time they are submitted. Any revisions
not “hi-lighted” will not be reviewed.
8.7 Record Drawings
After the water, sewer, storm drainage and roadway improvements have been
constructed, and prior to final acceptance, a “Record Drawing” must be submitted.
A “Record Drawing” shall be marked as such and the Construction Services Staff will
inspect the job site to verify accuracy of the “Record Drawing.” If errors are found, the
drawing must be corrected and re-submitted.
Once the Community Development Department has verified the “Record Drawing” to be
accurate, the Submitting Engineer must submit the following:
• Two (2) digital copies of “Record Drawing” (one DWG format and one PDF format),
and one (2) digital copies of the final plat (one DWG format and one PDF format).
Note: Project must be submitted on one disk. Use a DVD or CD as needed.
8.8 Record Drawing Checklist
The following section provides a list, which should be used by the applicant before any
record drawing submittal so that applicants are aware of the minimum requirements in
order to receive a complete review. The checklists in this section are intended as a guide
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and may not be inclusive of all the required information. The record drawing checklist IS a
submittal requirement.
8.8.1 Community Development Department Record Drawing
Submittal Checklist
The following section provides a list, which should be used by the applicant before any
engineering design submittal so that applicants are aware of the minimum requirements in
order to receive a complete review. The checklists in this section are intended as a guide
and may not be inclusive of all the required information. The record drawing review
checklist IS a submittal requirement.
Development Name: Phase:
Owner: Phone: Email:
Contact Person: Phone: Email:
General Requirements
1. Cover letter
2. Community Development approval attached
3. Appropriate checklists completed and attached
4. All required construction inspection documentation as defined in Chapter
10
5. Distances should scale to within five (5) feet along with corrected stations
shown on plan and profile view.
6. All installed pipe sizes, pipe materials and pipe locations shall be indicated.
7. Water and sewer connections shall be shown in plan view.
8. On the plan view, show stations on all water line valves, tees, bends,
hydrants, etc. Use street centerline stationing when applicable, with an
offset distance left or right of the street centerline. (Example: 8” G.V. &
Box, CL Sta. 10+45, 17’ LT.)
9. Label all valves on the plan view.
10. “Record Drawing” stations for all sanitary sewer manholes shall be shown
in the plan and profile views. Use street centerline stationing when
applicable, with an offset distance left or right of the street centerline.
(Example: MH Sta. 3+01.59, 20’ RT.)
11. Profile view for sanitary sewer shall have “Record Drawing” depths for
manholes.
12. “Record Drawing” manhole invert elevations for all incoming and outgoing
lines shall be shown in profile view.
13. “Record Drawing” grades shall be shown in profile view with grades
carried out two decimal places (Example: 2.68%)
14. Changes in horizontal alignment of water, sewer and storm drainage lines
shall be shown in plan view.
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15. “Record Drawing” grades, inverts and locations of all storm drainage
structures (storm lines, catch basins, yard inlets, etc.) shall be shown in
plan and/or profile view.
16. Remove “Proposed” from all manholes, pipes, etc.

Record drawings should meet ALL items listed for detailed design as well as all utility
owner requirements from the appropriate water and sewer service provider listed below:
8.8.2 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Division
Winston-Salem Infrastructure Development Standards
http://www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/Engineering/Articles/Publications
(Section II Pages 25-26 in the February 2013 edition)
8.8.3 City of High Point Public Services Department
Infrastructure Inspection Policy for Land Development
http://www.highpointnc.gov/cengr/docs/InspectionPolicy.pdf

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9 PERMITTING
9.1 General
New construction with in the Town or its ETJ may require the developer to obtain several
different permits. Below is a list of permits that may be required along with the
appropriate contacts and their contact information. If you are not sure if a permit is
needed, please contact the Community Development Department for assistance.
All permit applications and associated fees should accompany the final submittal of
construction drawings. Copies of blank permit applications are available online at
http://toknc.com
9.2 Driveway Permits
**Prior to installation of any new driveway(s), or modifications to existing driveways,
accessing Town of Kernersville or NCDOT maintained streets and road rights-of- way,
either an approved Town of Kernersville Driveway Permit, or an approved NCDOT
Driveway permit (whichever is applicable) is required. **Note: As of the date of this manual,
a single-family residential driveway connection to an NCDOT maintained roadway, does not
require a driveway permit from NCDOT.
All new driveway connections to Town of Kernersville maintained streets will require a
concrete driveway apron per Town Standard No. 335,336 or 337 whichever is applicable.
A copy of the Town’s Driveway Permit Application is available from the Community
Development Office at Town Hall or online at http://toknc.com/. Copies of the NCDOT
driveway permit can be obtained on line at http://www.ncdot.gov/ or at the NCDOT
division offices.

Contacts:
Town of Kernersville: Community Development Department
336-992-0605
For Forsyth County: NCDOT, District Engineer
375 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
336-703-6500
For Guilford County: NCDOT, District Engineer
P.O. Box 14996
Greensboro, NC 27415
336-487-0100
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9.3 Encroachment Permit
An encroachment permit is required when any developer, contractor, utility company or
other government agency proposes work of any nature, other than routine maintenance,
in the Town of Kernersville’s Right-Of-Way. A copy of the town’s permit application is
online at http://toknc.com on the Public Services Department page or at the Public
Services facility located at 720 McKaughan Street.
Contact:
Town of Kernersville: Community Development Department
336-992-0605
A three-party NCDOT encroachment agreement is required when any developer,
contractor, utility company or other government agency proposes work of any nature,
other than routine maintenance, in NCDOT’s Right-Of-Way. Copies of the three party
encroachment agreement are available on the NCDOT web site at www.ncdot.gov.
Contacts:
For Forsyth County: NCDOT, District Engineer
375 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
336-747-7900
For Guilford County: NCDOT, District Engineer
P.O. Box 14996
Greensboro, NC 27415
336-487-0100
9.4 Stormwater and Watershed Protection
A Watershed/Stormwater Permit is required for all development and redevelopment,
unless exempt by the stormwater and watershed ordinances. The permit is intended to
provide a mechanism for the review, approval, and inspection of the approach to be used
for the management and control of stormwater for the development or redevelopment
site consistent with the requirements of the stormwater and watershed ordinances,
whether the approach consists of structural BMPs or other techniques such as low-impact
or low- density design. A copy of the town’s permit application is available in the Town’s
Watershed and Administrative Manual, or on line at http://toknc.com
Contact:
Town of Kernersville: Watershed Administrator / Stormwater Engineer
336-564-1615
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9.5 Stream Crossings or Wetlands Disturbance
Any development or redevelopment activity that proposes to cross or disturb any length
of stream or disturb more than 0.1 (one-tenth) of an acre of wetlands may require a
notification or a permit obtained through USACE (US Army Corps of Engineers), and the
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch.
9.6 Water and Sewer Permits
Any development or redevelopment that requires a new or upgraded connection to public
or private water and sewer systems will require a water and/or sewer permit. These
permits are obtained through CCUC or The City of High Point.
Contact: City County Utilities
Plans Review Coordinator
336-771-5121
Contact: City of High Point
Engineering Services Department Director
336-883-3194
9.7 Sediment and Erosion Control
All projects which disturb more than one acre within the Town of Kernersville and its
Extraterritorial Jurisdictional (ETJ) must have an approved Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Permit from NCDEQ. Copies of the required forms and checklist can be found at
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/forms, or by contracting the Winston-Salem regional
office.
Contact: NCDEQ, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Regional Engineer
336-776-9654
9.8 Floodplain Permit
Contact the Community Development Department for copies of the required permits for
development in a floodplain.
9.9 Public Trees and Landscaping Plans
9.9.1 Public Trees
The Town of Kernersville adopted on December 7, 2010, the “Kernersville Public Tree
Ordinance” which regulates and controls the planting, maintenance and removal of trees
and shrubs on Town owned or controlled property, which is property owned or leased by
the Town of Kernersville or is property that the Town controls through rights-of-way and
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easements for public purposes, such as streets, the construction and maintenance of
public utilities, the provision of pedestrian access across private land, the development
and maintenance of greenways and open space, or the protection of water quality.
This ordinance requires that an “Encroachment Permit” be issued by the Town of
Kernersville Public Service Department to public utilities, other government agencies,
developers, contractors; civic groups and individuals to perform work on trees, plants or
shrubs on Town controlled Public Rights-of-way in accordance with the terms and
conditions indicated in the ordinance. Therefore, any project that involves work on trees
and shrubs as conditioned in the preceding paragraph must submit a copy of the approved
encroachment permit prior to obtaining project approval by the Public Services
Department, and comply with the Kernersville Public Tree Ordinance. For more
information about the Encroachment Permit and the Kernersville Public Tree Ordinance,
please visit The Town of Kernersville web site.
9.9.2 Landscaping
All landscape plans for new construction or up fits to changes in landscape to existing
sites will be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department as a
part of the building permit process. Developers will be required to meet the Town of
Kernersville Unified Development Ordinance standards.

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10 CONSTRUCTION/INSPECTION STANDARDS
10.1 General
Construction shall not begin until the following applicable items have been obtained:
1. Town of Kernersville UDO Approval. (Community Development Department)
2. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit (NCDEQ)
3. Construction Drawing Approvals (Community Development Department)
The following additional permits or approved drawings must be obtained before work can
begin on their respective areas.
1. Construction Drawing Approvals (Community Development Department)
2. Watershed/Stormwater Permit (Stormwater Administrator)
3. Utility Installation Permits (CCUC)
4. Encroachment Agreement (TOK and/or NCDOT)
5. Driveway Permit(s) (Community Development Department or NCDOT)
Failure to adhere to these preliminary requirements as well as the requirements contained
in this section titled CONSTRUCTION/INSPECTION STANDARDS shall constitute an
immediate issuance of a “Stop Work Order” from the Public Services Director. Penalty of
continuation of work after a “Stop Work Order” has been issued is $200.00/calendar day.
Refer to the Stormwater Administrative Manual for inspections on Stormwater BMPs.
10.2 General Construction Requirements
Each phase of the work will be satisfactorily completed as shown on the “Approved” plans
before the next phase will be allowed to begin, except those items of work that may be
performed concurrently.
All construction tolerances and materials will conform to NCDOT standard drawings and
specifications or as may be included in this manual.
Should construction be discontinued during the winter, the entire project will be re-
evaluated in the spring. All necessary corrections to prior work will be made at that time
and the project can proceed to the next phase.
Following the completion of all work items, the developer and/or their engineer will
inspect the project for compliance with the construction drawings. At this point,
shoulders shall be graded to typical section, all utility adjustments shall be made, and all
underground lines shall be free of silt debris.
After the developer and/or their engineer have inspected the development and verified
that any needed corrections have been made, the Streets Division shall be contacted to
schedule a final inspection. If the project is not accepted, the Streets Division will provide
the developer or their representative with a checklist of corrections (punch list).
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Once a final inspection has been conducted, the developer will be required to sign a one
(1) year warranty on all roadway and storm drainage improvements. The Developer
and/or Engineer shall submit “Record Drawings” and “Final Plat” both in hard copy (1) and
electronically (one disc).
10.3 Chief Construction Inspector (CCI) Status
10.3.1 General
The CCI is the Town’s primary representative and is responsible for insuring that all work
in subdivisions and public rights of way is constructed in accordance with the approved
construction drawings, this manual and the NCDOT Standard Specifications. The CCI will
insure that the above is accomplished through supervision of the Construction Inspectors
and communications with the developer/contractor. The CCI is also the chief liaison
between the developer and other Town Officials. The authorities and limitations of the
CCI are set forth below:
10.3.2 Authority
The CCI has all the same authorities as listed for the Construction Inspector.
The CCI also has the authority to request any documents needed to show proof of
payment to Contractors and Sub-Contractors or material suppliers for the verification of
bonding amounts.
The CCI also has the authority to order the developer/contractor (at their cost) to perform
surveys, materials testing or other engineering inspections as may be required to insure
that the standards in this manual, NCDOT Standard Specifications and/or Manufacturers
guidelines are adhered to.
The Public Services Director has the authority to temporarily suspend work until any
conflict in interpretation of the construction drawings, specifications and manufacturers’
guidelines can be clarified with the design engineer and changes made as needed.
10.3.3 Limitations
The CCI may not approve or disapprove any changes in the scope of work as approved by
the Board of Aldermen (BoA).
The CCI may not specify the contractor’s means and methods of construction; however,
he may make recommendations. If the Contractor’s means and methods are producing
work that does not meet the standards of this Manual, the CCI or Inspector will notify the
contractor that he/she must change their means and methods to conform to these
requirements.
The CCI is not responsible for the safety programs instituted by the contractor or required
by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
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The CCI is not responsible for the enforcement of the Sedimentation Control Act;
however, he/she may inform the contractor when in violation. If contractor does not
remedy the violation, the CCI may contact the NCDEQ, Land Quality Section for a formal
inspection.
10.4 Construction Inspector’s Status
10.4.1 General
The Construction Inspector is the Town’s primary resident representative and is
responsible for insuring that all work is constructed in accordance with the approved
construction drawings, this manual and the NCDOT Specifications. The Inspector will
insure that the above is accomplished through visual inspections, surveys, materials
testing and communications with the developer and/or contractor. The Inspector is also
responsible for maintaining a written record of daily progress to be filed with the
permanent project records. The authorities and limitations of the Inspector are set forth
below:
10.4.2 Authority
The Inspector has the authority to reject materials and workmanship that do not meet the
requirements of this manual, NCDOT Standards (if applicable), shop drawings,
manufacturer’s specifications and the construction drawings. The Developer/Contractor
will uncover or safe-up any item of work that the Inspector wishes to see.
The Inspector has the authority to maintain a written record of daily events and to
photograph any item of work.
The Inspector has the authority to temporarily stop construction for any item of work if
materials testing must be performed, an inspection conducted or if the item does not meet
the requirements of the plans and specifications. All work may be temporarily stopped if
the Inspector observes a life-threatening hazard to himself, the contractor’s forces or the
general public.
10.4.3 Limitations
The Inspector may not approve or disapprove any changes in the scope of work or issue
any field orders.
The Inspector may not specify the contractor’s means and methods of construction;
however, he/she may make recommendations. If the Contractor’s means and methods are
producing work that does not meet the standards of this Manual, the Inspector will notify
the contractor that he/she must change to conform to these requirements.
The Inspector is not responsible for the safety programs instituted by the contractor or
required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
The Inspector is not responsible for the enforcement of the Sedimentation Control Act;
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however, he/she may inform the contractor when in violation. If contractor does not
remedy the violation, the Inspector will inform the Construction Services Manager.
10.5 Construction Procedures for Town Inspected Projects
10.5.1 Beginning Construction
Hold a preconstruction meeting with the Town’s Community Development Department
and Public Services Department after final plans have been approved, and prior to the
start of construction.
10.5.1.1Clearing and grubbing operations may begin while construction drawings
are being approved. An erosion control permit must be obtained from the
NCDEQ prior to any land disturbing activities over one (1) acre in size.
Erosion Control and Division of Water Resources permits must be
obtained as site conditions dictate.
10.5.1.2Contractors shall have “Approved” plans on the job site while any work
other than clearing and grubbing is being performed.
10.5.1.3A ny work done without proper inspection will be subject to being
uncovered or removed as required to fully verify compliance with the
“Approved” plans, specifications, and proper construction practices.
10.5.2 Construction Sequence
The Street Division has the responsibility to control the order of construction phases,
check the materials used, and to determine the acceptability of construction operations
relative to recognized standards and specifications. Unless specifically approved by the
Street Division, the construction sequence should follow Table 10.1 Construction
Sequence Guideline for Town Inspected Construction below. The Town’s Inspector will
check items listed under Town’s Inspector as the work progresses. An inspection is
REQUIRED under items listed under the Inspection required column before the next step
of construction can proceed.
Table 10.1 Construction Sequence Guideline for Town Inspected Construction
# Inspection Activity Town’s
Inspector
Inspection
Required
Note: Clearing may be started prior to plan approval
1 Conduct Preconstruction Conference X
2 Obtain all Permits, Encroachment, Erosion, etc. X
3 Have an approved final set of plans X
4 Stake the clearing limits
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5 Stake and install all of the erosion control devices
possible prior to grubbing X
6 Clear and grub the site X
7 Stake and install the remaining erosion control devices X
8 Slope stake
9 Rough grade within R/W and utility easements X X
10 Temp. seeding and mulching shall be performed as
needed to meet the erosion control permit Requirements
X
11 Density testing as needed X
12 Stake and install the storm drainage and sewer mains and
services. All services to be outside of the sidewalk limits X X
13 Install erosion control devices around storm drain
structures X
14 Stake and install all water mains and services. All services
to be outside of the sidewalk limits
15 Stake and install the utility conduits lines
16 Density testing as needed on trench lines, specifically
within R/W X
17 Sub-grade fine grading X
18 Sub-grade, proof roll and density testing as needed X X
19 First lift of ABC placement X
20 Staking and placement of C&G X X
21 Backfill of C&G X
22 Completion of ABC placement, fine grading and setting
up of the ABC
X
23 Proof roll and grade check of ABC, density testing as
needed X X
24 Placement of Intermediate course asphalt X X
25 Shoulder and utility easements to be close to final grade ±
0.1 X
26 Install utility lines within the utility easements X
27 Street light installation X
28 Grade and place sidewalks X X
29 Finish dressing up shoulders and utility easements X
30 Placement of surface course asphalt X X
31 Core samples collected on Roadway X
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32 Installation of pavement markings if required X
33 Final seeding of R/W and utility easements X
34 Final Inspection conducted and certifications submitted X X

10.5.3 Notification for Inspections
It is the responsibility of the contractor to notify the Street Division before each work
phase begins. Failure to notify the Street Division for an inspection may result in the need
to uncover completed work. The Town reserves the right to deny final acceptance of
streets and storm drainage systems where developers failed to construct as per the
standards in this manual and/or fail to make repairs as directed by the Inspector.
Notification should be made two (2) days in advance.
For an inspection, call the Street Division- at [phone]. Call between 7:30 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. to schedule an inspection. For BMP inspections refer to the Stormwater
Administrative manual.
Failure to properly notify will result in work being uncovered or removed as required to
fully verify compliance with the “Approved” plans, specifications, and proper construction
practices. Schedule of Inspections:
10.5.4 Required Inspections
Rough Grade Inspections – Periodic rough grade inspections will be conducted by the
Inspector. The developer/owner shall immediately notify the Street Division upon
discovery of unsuitable soils such as, alluvial material, gumbo, underground springs, old fill
material such as stumps, trees, top soil, trash, etc.
Storm Drainage Inspections – Periodic storm drainage installation inspections will be
conducted by the Inspector to insure approved materials are being used and the
installation conforms to the standards found in this manual and the NCDOT Standard
Specifications. The developer/owner shall notify the Street Division before storm
drainage work is scheduled to begin.
Subgrade Proof Roll – Forty-eight (48) hours prior to base placement, the subgrade shall
be proof rolled by a loaded tandem dump or larger dump truck with certified weight ticket
provided by the developer/owner under inspection of the Street Division. The
developer/owner shall notify the Street Division before the proof roll to set up an
appointment with the Inspector. If rain occurs between the proof roll and prior to base
placement, another proof roll may be required. It is the responsibility of developer/owner
to make corrections to the subgrade when sections of the roadway fail the proof roll test.
Curb & Gutter Placement Inspection – Periodic curb and gutter placement inspections will
be conducted by the Inspector to insure approved materials are being used and the
installation conforms to the standards found in this manual and the NCDOT Standard
Specifications. The developer/owner shall notify the Street Division before curb and
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gutter placement is scheduled to begin. No concrete will be placed until the forms and
subgrade have been approved by the Inspector.
Roadway ABC Stone Base Proof Roll – The ABC stone base will be proof rolled by a
loaded tandem or larger truck with certified weight ticket provided by the
developer/owner under inspection of the Street Division. The developer/owner shall
notify the Street Division before the proof roll to set up an appointment with the
Inspector. It is the responsibility of developer/owner to make corrections to the ABC
stone base and/or subgrade when sections of the roadway fail the proof roll test.
Plant Mix Asphalt Placement and Density Inspections – Periodic asphalt placement
inspections will be conducted by the Inspector to insure approved materials are being
used and the installation conforms to the standards found in this manual and the NCDOT
Standard Specifications. The developer/owner shall notify the Street Division before
asphalt placement is scheduled to begin. The Inspector may require another ABC proof
roll if it has been longer than 72-hours since the last proof roll, significant rainfall event, or
base has been damaged.
Sidewalk Placement Inspections – Periodic sidewalk placement inspections will be
conducted by the Inspector to insure approved materials are being used and the
installation conforms to the standards found in this manual and the NCDOT Standard
Specifications. The developer/owner shall notify the Street Division before sidewalk
placement is scheduled to begin. No concrete will be placed until the forms and subgrade
have been approved by the Inspector.
Final Inspection – Prior to roadway maintenance acceptance by the Town of Kernersville
a final inspection must be conducted. All “Record Drawing” requirements and punch list
items must be completed, and a one (1) year warranty statement must be signed by the
developer/owner for all improvements in the right-of-way and easements.
10.6 Construction Procedures for Privately Inspected Projects
10.6.1 Order of Construction
The Street Division has the responsibility to control the order of construction phases,
check the materials used, and to determine the acceptability of construction operations
relative to recognized standards and specifications. Unless specifically requested by the
developer or their engineer and approved by the Street Division, the construction
sequence should follow Table 10.2 below.
Table 10.2 Construction Sequence for Privately Inspected Construction
# Inspection Activity Developers
Inspector
Inspection
Report
Filed
Certification
Filed ***
TOK Spot
Inspection
Note: Clearing may be started prior to plan approval
1 Conduct Preconstruction
Conference X
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2 Obtain all Permits, Encroachment,
Erosion, etc. X
3 Have an approved final set of plans X
4 Stake the clearing limits X X
5
Stake and install all of the erosion
control devices possible prior to
grubbing
X X
6 Clear and grub the site X X
7 Stake and install the remaining
erosion control devices X X
8 Slope stake X X
9 Rough grade within R/W and
utility easements X X X
Interim Certifications X
10
Temp. seeding and mulching shall
be performed as needed to meet
the erosion control permit
requirements
X X
11 Density testing as needed X X
12
Stake and install the storm
drainage and sewer mains and
services. All services to be outside
of the sidewalk limits
X X X
13 Install erosion control devices
around storm drain structures X X
14
Stake and install all water mains
and services. All services to be
outside of the sidewalk limits
X X
15 Stake and install the utility
conduits lines X X
16
Density testing as needed on
trench lines, specifically within
R/W
X X
Interim Certifications X
17 Sub-grade fine grading X X
18 Sub-grade, proof roll and density
testing as needed X X X
19 First lift of ABC placement X X
20 Staking and placement of C&G X X
21 Backfill of C&G X X
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Interim Certifications X
22
Completion of ABC placement,
fine grading and setting up of the
ABC
X X
23 Proof roll and grade check of ABC,
density testing as needed X X X
Interim Certifications X
24 Placement of Intermediate course
asphalt X X X
25 Shoulder and utility easements to
be close to final grade +/- 0.1 X X
26 Install utility lines within the utility
easements * X X
27 Street light installation X X
28 Grade and place sidewalks X X
29 Finish dressing up shoulders and
utility easements X X
30 Placement of surface course
asphalt X X X
31 Core samples collected on
Roadway X X
32 Installation of pavement markings
if required X X X
Interim Certifications X
33 Final seeding of R/W and utility
easements X X
34 Final Inspection conducted and
certifications submitted ** X X X
Certification of Completed Project X
* Utility locations will be approved by the Town and utility installations will be under the
inspection of the appropriate utility company. All ditches will be proof rolled prior to base
placement.
** Backfill, seeding and mulching, adjustments, cleanup, etc. shall be complete prior to final
acceptance.
*** An example certification is at Appendix F.
10.7 Private Inspections
10.7.1 Purpose
To ensure that new construction inspected by others (consultants, testing laboratories,
etc.) meet the Town of Kernersville standards before it is accepted into the town system.
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10.7.2 Requirements
All new construction inspected by others (consultants, testing laboratories, etc.) which is
to be accepted into the town system must be certified by a registered Professional
Engineer.
10.7.3 Expectations
When work which is to be accepted into the town system has been completed, a
“Certification of Final Completion” (see Appendix F) by the designing engineer is
expected.
10.7.4 Permits
Verify that all Federal, State and Local permits have been acquired.
A copy of any USACE and DEQ permits (including any approved modifications) must be
submitted with the final certification package.
A “Verification of Compliance with Environmental Regulations” form must be submitted
with the final package (if form hasn't already been submitted during plan approval).
10.7.5 Alignment
Field verify that vertical and horizontal alignment of all aspects of construction are in
reasonable close conformance to the approved plans and to the TOK Standards and
Specifications.
Verify that new construction is centered in the platted right of way or utility easement.
Verify that all materials meet TOK Specifications and are installed at the proper elevation
and centered on the “public” easements.
10.7.6 Grading and Proof Rolling
Verify subgrade elevation ± 0.1 foot. Verify shoulder width and slope.
Verify ditch locations and depth.
Prepare the trench for stone base placement, which should be the approved pavement
width + 3 feet.
Compact the top 8 inches of the subgrade to a density of 100%.
Perform a proof roll of the full width of the compacted subgrade with a fully loaded dump
truck with a total gross weight of at least 40,000 Ibs.
All failures must be repaired and rechecked to complete the proof roll.
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A copy of the proof roll report must be submitted with the final package.
10.7.7 Aggregate Base Course Placement for Roadways
Place ABC base material at the required depth with a spreader to avoid segregation and to
avoid contaminating the material with earth from the edge of the trench.
Add water if necessary to achieve the proper moisture content of the material prior to
compaction.
Uniformly compact the material to the required compacted thickness at a density of
100%. Verify the top width of the compacted ABC base material to be the approved plan
pavement width + 6 inches on each side.
Verify the approved plan thickness and correct density of the ABC base material prior to
placement of any asphalt surface material.
10.7.8 Asphalt Surface Material Placement
Submit a Job Mix Formula Sheet for all asphalt mixes to be used in the work to the District
Engineer's Office, 30 days prior to the anticipated placement of the material.
All asphalt, used in the work, must come from an NCDOT approved asphalt plant.
A QMS Certified Plant Technician must be present at the plant during the production of
the material.
A QMS Certified Roadway Technician must be present on site during all placement of hot
mix asphalt.
The approved plan thickness and density for each layer must be verified by an approved
testing method performed by the Certified Technician.
A copy of the Roadway Technician's Report, the completed Job Mix Formula Sheet and
the Certification of Pavement Conformance must be submitted with the final package.
A copy of all thickness and density testing reports must be submitted with the final
package.
10.7.9 Roadway Shoulder Construction and Seeding and Mulching
The shoulders should be constructed in accordance with the approved typical section as
soon after the placement of the final surface layer of asphalt as practical using caution not
to damage the asphalt.
Seeding & mulching of shoulders, ditches and back slopes, utility easements and other
disturbed areas must be completed within 14 days per NCDEQ of completing the
construction or required by NCDEQ.
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All required erosion control measures must remain in place until an adequate stand of
vegetation is established.
10.8 Guardrail Placement
Guardrail will be placed when warranted and in accordance with the approved plans &
NCDOT certified materials.
10.8.1 Sign Placement
Stop signs at intersections and signing for round-a-bouts will be placed on each road in
accordance with the MUTCD and the approved plans.
A final inspection letter will not be issued until all required signs are properly installed to
the appropriate standard with NCDOT approved materials and inspected.
All design and construction details not covered above or in the approved plans, should be
found in the current editions of both the “NCDOT Subdivision Roads – Minimum
Construction Standards” and the “NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and
Structures” manuals.
10.9 Post Sidewalk Inspection Procedure
10.9.1 Purpose
To ensure that new sidewalks installed in the Town limits of Kernersville are in a proper
workman condition prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO).
10.9.2 Time of Inspection
The sidewalk inspection will be conducted at the end of the construction inspection
process prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
10.9.3 Inspection Procedure
The Town of Kernersville Street Division shall conduct the inspection. The inspector shall
examine the sidewalk for damage such as cracks, missing pieces, etc. If no damage is
observed, the sidewalk will be passed. If damage is observed, the sidewalk will fail.
10.9.4 Failure of CO
If a sidewalk has been failed during an inspection, the Certificate of Occupancy will be
denied until such repairs have been made to the satisfaction of the Street Division.
10.9.5 Referral of Failure
A copy of the inspection ticket with the location of failure will be sent to the Town of
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Kernersville Street Division. The Street Division will determine the disposition of the
failure.
10.9.6 Notification of Abatement of Failure
Once the owner and/or future occupant have made the repairs required by the Street
Division, the Street Division shall notify the Community Development Department, and
furnish a copy of the inspection ticket with a statement of the repairs.
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PROCEDURE FOR BONDING IMPROVEMENTS
Bond Required:
When developer wishes to record Subdivision Plat and Public Improvements are incomplete or
have not been accepted by the Town of Kernersville.
Procedures:
Step 1 – Developer(s) must contact Community Development Department and inform them of
their desire to plat. Developer(s) must provide copy of the plat that will be submitted. The
Community Development Department will complete Section 1 of the Surety Guarantee Worksheet
and submit to Engineering for Cost Estimate
Step 2 – Community Development Department will prepare estimate for all remaining
improvements; including, Public Services, City/County Utilities and others as needed. Community
Development Department will contact Developer to submit Proof-of-Payment Documents for all
material suppliers and contractors that have performed work to date. Community Development
Department will complete Section 2 of the Guarantee Worksheet and submit to the Town
Manager.)
Step 3 – The Town Manager will contact Developer and Bank to submit the appropriate type
bond for the estimated amount. Once the Bond has been submitted, the Town Manager will
complete Section 3 of the Surety Guarantee Worksheet and provide copy to Community Services
and Public Services Department.
Step 4 – Once the Community Development and Public Services Departments have received the
completed Surety Guarantee Worksheet. The plat will be signed for recording.
Additional Coordination:
The above procedures must also be followed for the submission of Landscape and Watershed
Bonds.
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PROOF OF PAYMENT DOCUMENT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that
furnished the labor and materials for the construction of

in the development known as

located in Kernersville, NC.
That the total cost of construction of
was
$ .
That has been paid in full by
for these improvements and all contractors and subcontractors have been paid in full.
This day of , .

Company
Name:

By:
Title:

Sworn and subscribed before me
this day of , .

Notary Public
My commission expires
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PROCEDURE FOR THE COMPLETION OF “PROOF OF PAYMENT
DOCUMENT”
Required:
When developer wishes to Bond, Reduce Bond or have all surety released by the Town of
Kernersville.
Submit:
Street Division
PO Drawer 728
Kernersville, NC 27285
Procedures:
Step 1 – Contact Street Division and inform of Developer’s desire to reduce or release surety.
Step 2 – Complete documentation. All sub-contractors and material suppliers involved in project
must submit this document. Document must be completed in full, signed and notarized for it to be
accepted.
Step 3 – Submit to the address listed above. Once documents are verified and project has been
inspected, memorandum will be submitted to the Town Manager requesting the reduction or
release of surety.
Coordination:
If the developer and/or contractors require assistance or additional information, please contact
the:
Street Division
[phone]
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EXAMPLE ONLY – USE ORGINAL ON TOK WEB PAGE
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APPENDIX C STORM DRAINAGE DESIGN TABLES

DATA SHEET: STORMWATER DRAINAGE PIPE DESIGN

PROJECT: ENGINEER:
LOCATION: DATE:
DESIGN STORM FREQUENCY ( ) YEARS JOB NUMBER:

Pipe Location

Drainage Area

HGL Elevation

Grnd/Rim Elev.

From To Incr.
(ac)
Total
(ac)
Runoff
Coeff
(cc)
Design
Storm
Freq.
(years)
Rainfall
Inten. I
(in/hr)
Design
Flowrate
Q
(cfs)
Length
of Pipe
(If)
Pipe
Diam.
(in)
Slope
(%)
Invert
Elev.
In/up
(ft)
Invert
Elev.
Out/Dn
(ft)
Down
(ft)
Up
(ft)
Down
(ft)
Up
(ft)
Pipe
Cap.
(cfs)
Flow
Velocity
(f/s)
Pipe
Mat.
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PROJECT: ENGINEER:
LOCATION: DATE:
DESIGN STORM FREQUENCY ( ) YEARS JOB NUMBER:
DRAINAGE
AREA

ROADWAY

INLET

Structure
Number
Incr
(Ac)
Total
(Ac)
Runoff
Coeff. ( c )
Rainfall
Intensity I
(in/hr)
Discharge
from D.A.
(cfs)
Discharge
Carryover
(cfs)
Total
Discharge
(cfs)
Grade
(ft/ft)
Cross
Slope
(ft/ft)
Top
Elevation
(ft)
Spread T
(ft)
Intercept
QI (cfs)
Bypass
QB (cfs)
Struct.
Stand. No
Frame
Stad. No.
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Complete and submit to the Public Services Department during the project design phase.
Subdivision: Phase: Section:
Owner(s):
Project Manager/
Key Contact:
Address:
Office #: Fax #: Emergency #:
Home #:
Mobile
#: Pager #:
Designing
Engineer:
Office #: Fax #:

Utilities that will be installed in subdivision:
Check the boxes that apply and a “?” mark in the blank if you do not know the information
requested.
Power Company: Contact:
Gas Company: Contact:
Water
Contractor: Contact:
Sewer Contractor: Contact:
Phone Company: Contact:
Cable Company: Contact:
Electrical Engineer: Contact:

Street Lighting – (Standard Wood Poles with HPS fixtures)
There is no charge for standard wood pole lighting.
Street Lighting – (Decorative Poles and fixtures)
See Decorative Street Lighting Procedures for decorative information. Developer is responsible
for all coordination of utilities including street light wiring.
Roadway
Contractor: Contact:
Office #:
Fax
#:
Emergency
#:
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PROCEDURE FOR THE COMPLETION OF A DRIVEWAY PERMIT
Permit Required: When Developer or Contractor proposes the installation of a
driveway that will connect to the public street system.
Permit Obtained: Community Development Department at [phone] or
reproduce a copy from the Town of Kernersville website.
Permit Submitted: Community Development Department
PO Drawer 728
Kernersville, NC 27285
Procedures: Step 1 – Obtain copy of permit and complete all required sections.
Step 2 – Submit permit to the above address.
Step 3 – The Community Development Department will review and
process request within 5 days of receipt. Additional requirements may
be attached to the permit after review and depending upon the
situation or location of proposed driveway.
Step 4 – Approved permit will be returned to permittee. Cost is
determined by the applicable Schedule of Fees. If denied, permittee
will be provided with a written statement as to the reason(s) for
denial.
Coordination: If Permitee requires assistance or additional information, please
contact the Community Development Department at [phone].

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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
1. The roadway structural integrity must be protected at all times.
2. Minimum vertical clearances of overhead wires and cables above all roadways must conform to
clearances set out in the National Electric Safety Code.
3. All areas of construction shall be backfilled and tamped to achieve a density of at least 95%
density and 100% in the last 12.”
4. All pavement shall be removed by cutting on a straight line with vertical edges.
5. Utility cut repair shall be according to the attached detail.
6. An as-built drawing will be required if the utility is installed in a different location than originally
requested.
7. All construction and installation shall conform to the latest OSHA standards.
8. Street signs shall be properly replaced as necessary.

Applicant hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Town of Kernersville from: a) All
damages and claims for damage that may arise by reason of the installation and maintenance of
this utility, and b) all damages to this utility and claims for such damages that may occur while
the Town of Kernersville or its contractors are maintaining and installing streets and/or utilities
owned by the Town of Kernersville.
The Chief Construction Inspector, or his authorized agent, shall have the authority to inspect any
construction and at any time to determine proper compliance with Town standards.
The Town of Kernersville does not guarantee the right-of-way on this road, nor will it be
responsible for any claim for damages brought by any property owner by reason of the
installation.
Agent for
Applicant:

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ATTACHMENT
Permit to Encroach On Public Right-Of-Ways:
This agreement must be accompanied, in the form of an attachment, by plans or drawings
illustrating the following applicable information:
1. All roadways and ramps.
2. Right of way lines and where applicable, the control of access lines.
3. Location of the existing and/or proposed encroachment.
4. Length, size and type of encroachment.
5. Method of installation.
6. Dimensions of the distance from the encroachment to edge of pavement, shoulders,
structures, etc.
7. Location by highway survey station number. If station number cannot be obtained location
should be shown by distance from some identifiable point, such as a bridge, road,
intersection, etc.
8. Drainage structures or bridges if affected by encroachment (show vertical and horizontal
dimensions from encroachment to nearest part of structure).
9. On underground utilities, the depth of bury under all traveled lanes, shoulders, ditches,
sidewalks, etc.
10. Length, size and type of encasement where required.
11. On underground crossings, notation as to method of crossing – boring and jacking, open cut,
etc. – individual approval must be granted.
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PROCEDURE FOR THE COMPLETION OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
Permit Required: When Developer, Contractor, Utility Company or other Government
Agency proposes work of any nature other than routine maintenance
in the Town of Kernersville Right-Of- Way.
Permit Obtained: Contact Public Services Department @ [phone] for a blank
copy or copy from these specifications.
Permit Submitted: Street Division
PO Drawer 728
Kernersville, NC 27285
Procedures: Step 1 – Obtain copy of permit and complete all required sections.
Note: Please pay special attention to the attachment that details what
must be included in the Encroachment request. Accurate drawings and
notes will aid in the processing time of your request.
Step 2 – Submit permit to the above address.
Step 3 – Street Division will review and process request within 5 days
of receipt. Additional requirements may be attached to the permit
after review and depending upon the situation and/or location of
proposed work.
Step 4 – Approved permit will be mailed to permittee with a bill for
$100.00 or letter stating why permit request was denied.
Coordination: If Permitee requires assistance or additional information, please
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APPENDIX F EXAMPLE PE CERTIFICATION
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ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF INTERIM COMPLETION
TO: Town of Kernersville, Community Development Department
FROM:
DATE:
RE: Certification of Interim Completion

Name of Project:
Improvement Completed:

I, the undersigned, hereby certify:
That based upon my periodic inspection, the improvements referenced above have been
installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and the standard
specifications and requirements of the Town of Kernersville.

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FIRM NAME

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ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
TO: Town of Kernersville, Community Development Department
FROM:
DATE:
RE: Certification of Final Completion

Name of Project:
Improvement Completed:

I, the undersigned, hereby certify:
1. That based upon my periodic inspection, the improvements referenced above have been
installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and the standard
specifications and requirements of the Town of Kernersville.
2. That based upon my periodic inspection, the improvements to the above referenced project
is substantial compliance with the approved plans, dated
.
3. That the improvements to the above referenced project have been installed as shown on the
digital "as built" drawing submitted to the Town of Kernersville, Engineering Division.

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FIRM NAME