Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-40
Internal streets
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Surfaced roadways shall be of adequate width to accommodate anticipated traffic, including emergency vehicles, and in any case shall meet the following minimum requirements: A. Where parking is permitted on both sides, a minimum pavement width of 28 feet will be required. B. A minimum road pavement width of 22 feet will be required where parking is limited to one side. C. A minimum road pavement width of 18 feet will be required where off-street parking is provided. Each off-street parking space shall have an area at least nine feet wide and 20 feet long, not including maneuvering to access areas. D. The paved portions of such streets shall be finished with a smooth, hard and dust-free surface which shall be durable and well-drained under normal use and weather conditions. E. All streets shall be constructed, graded and leveled as to permit the safe passage of emergency vehicles at a speed reasonable and prudent. F. Culs-de-sac shall be provided in lieu of closed-end streets, a turnaround having an outside roadway diameter of at least 120 feet or an equivalent T-turnaround shall be provided pursuant to Town of Spencer Highway Specifications.
Section 98-40 of Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 98 establishes minimum physical standards for internal streets within developments. Roadway widths vary based on parking configuration, ranging from 18 feet where off-street parking is provided to 28 feet where parking is allowed on both sides. Street surfaces must be smooth, hard, dust-free, and well-drained, and dead-end streets must terminate in a cul-de-sac or T-turnaround with specified dimensions to allow emergency vehicle access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Developers and property owners managing internal roadways in Spencer should ensure that street widths, surfaces, and turnaround configurations comply with the specific minimums set out in § 98-40. A compliant operator generally documents the parking configuration for each street segment and designs pavement widths accordingly — 28 feet for two-sided parking, 22 feet for one-sided, and 18 feet for off-street-only arrangements. Off-street parking spaces must each measure at least nine feet wide by 20 feet long, and any dead-end street must include a cul-de-sac or T-turnaround meeting the Town of Spencer Highway Specifications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in developments subject to Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 98-40 have an interest in streets that meet the width, surface quality, and emergency-access standards this provision establishes. If internal roads appear substandard — for example, too narrow for emergency vehicles or lacking proper turnarounds — tenants can raise these concerns with the Town of Spencer's relevant code enforcement or planning authority. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates can help identify the appropriate complaint process under Chapter 98.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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