(A) Applicability. All developments must have a pedestrian network of sidewalks and/or asphalt pathways for pedestrian transportation and recreation.
(B) General standards.
(1) All concrete sidewalks, asphalt pathways, and crosswalk improvements must be constructed per the town's Construction Standards and comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended.
(2) Curb ramps for handicapped accessibility must be provided at all intersections of streets, alleys, and drives (excluding individual residential driveways) and comply with ADA requirements. Curb ramps are not permitted in driveways.
(C) Internal pedestrian network standards.
(1) Sidewalks must be at least five feet wide. When abutting a curb, sidewalks must be at least 6 feet wide.
(2) Sidewalks are required on both sides of internal streets in all developments.
(3) When a proposed development abuts an existing development or pathway, connection to the sidewalks or pathways is required.
(4) Connector sidewalks must be provided from the sidewalk or path adjacent to the street to the front entrance of all non-residential structures. Where the sidewalk intersects driving lanes or parking aisles within the parking facility, then crosswalks and ramps must be installed according to ADA requirements.
(D) Perimeter pedestrian network standards. Developments must participate in the establishment or improvement of the pedestrian network along streets adjacent to their perimeter according to the following:
(1) Where a proposed site plan or subdivision abuts an existing right-of-way, multi-use pathways must be provided along the perimeter streets according to the Thoroughfare Plan and constructed per the town's Construction Standards.
(2) Required multi-use pathways should be located within the right-of-way. Pathways located outside the right-of-way must be located within an access easement approved by the Administrator or Town Council.
(Ord. 2022-17, passed 7-19-2022)