The Private Lane shall not be connected to any other way except where it
originates on a public way. 3. Ownership of a lot in the Residential Compound shall confer automatic
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membership in a homeowner association responsible for all maintenance of and
snow removal from the Private Lane. The homeowners association shall retain
ownership of and all rights in the Private Lane. 4. The Private Lane does not meet the standards of the Town for acceptance for
new ways and shall not be proposed for such acceptance. 5. The homeowners association shall indemnify, hold harmless and release the
Town from liability for any damages resulting from an action brought by a third
party or the association in any court due to the repair, use, or maintenance of the
Private Lane. 6. A perpetual easement in favor of the Town of Easton shall be granted to allow
access to and maintenance of public utilities as appropriate. 8.6.8 Private Lanes. Private Lanes shall have:
1. A leveling area of at least 40 feet in length from the street pavement with a
minimum width of 20 feet of pavement in accordance with the Subdivision
Regulations (except where such paving is prohibited by other Town By-laws),
and sloped not more than 4percent grade for the 40 feet it extends from the street
pavement. 2. A center line intersection with the street centerline of not less than 60 percent. 3. A roadway surface, on that portion of the Private Lane extending beyond the
leveling area, of a minimum of 6 inches of graded gravel, placed over a properly
prepared base, graded and compacted to drain from the crown. Where the
property rises in elevation from the street, the way shall be paved from the street
to the first high point (break in grade) in order to prevent erosion toward the
street, except where such paving is prohibited by other Town By-laws. 4.