§ 5-3. Street Lights, Signs, and Sidewalks for Major Subdivisions.

5-3-1. Street Lights. All subdivisions in the Town of Colonial Beach shall have street lights installed by the subdivider. The street lights at a minimum shall be located at each intersection and at mid-block points on the backside of the sidewalk(s). At a minimum all cul-de-sac streets shall have a street light at the entrance and terminus of the street. The street lights shall be of a consistent design and color. Where applicable street lights shall be energy star compliant. Street lights shall be no taller than fifteen (15) feet above finished grade, the light source (bulb) shall be shielded as not to be visible from public rights-of-way and the street light shall be shielded to reflect light to the ground. All costs shall be borne by the subdivider.

5-3-2. Street Identification Signs. Street identification signs shall be of a design approved by the Virginia Department of Transportation and/or the Subdivision Agent. The subdivider shall be responsible for the cost to acquire and the cost of installation of street signs. Street signs may incorporate route numbers on the sign blade to prevent excessive signage at intersections. Street signs shall be located at all intersections. If the developer wishes to use a decorative street identification sign, the design shall be submitted to the Subdivision Agent for approval. Repair and maintenance of decorative street identification signs shall be the responsibility of the home/property owners association.

5-3-3. Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk. All subdivisions within the Town of Colonial Beach shall contain curb, gutter and sidewalk along both sides of subdivision streets in a design that meets the requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation unless otherwise altered under the terms of the Planned Unit Development provisions in the zoning ordinance or as specified above in Section 5-2-5 of this ordinance. Subdivisions constructed with frontage along an existing state road(s) shall install such improvements for their respective frontage.

5-3-4. Subdivision Entrance Signs. All new subdivisions in the Town of Colonial Beach shall have a masonry monument style sign/entry feature. Such sign/entry feature may be illuminated with shielded lighting reflecting all light to the ground. A landscaped perimeter shall be installed around the sign/entrance feature by the subdivider which shall be at least sixty-four (64) square feet in area. This area shall be shown on the preliminary and record plat as common area which is to be owned and maintained by the home/property owner association.