A. Sidewalks: Unless the city council approves otherwise after discussion and recommendation by the plan commission, or waiver is granted pursuant to subsection A8 of this section, portland cement concrete sidewalks in accordance with the standards set forth herein shall be required on both sides of all streets in all single-family and multi-family developments, and shall also be required on both sides of all streets in commercial, industrial, other developments and interconnects between park and school sites. (Ord. 16-06, 3-7-2016)
1. Construction Completed: Sidewalks shall not be placed until building construction has been completed to the point that construction traffic need no longer cross the sidewalk area. In areas where there are to be no buildings (parks, etc.) sidewalks shall be completed following trench settlement and grading of site.
2. Occupancy Permit: Sidewalk construction shall be completed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, except during periods when weather prohibits the installation of the new walk. In such cases, the owner/builder may execute a bond in an amount equal to that of current city policy, to ensure the work is completed.
3. Placement: Sidewalks shall be placed one foot (1') off of the property line. Exceptions may be made, with approval of the city engineer or his designee, to avert trees and other natural features.
4. New Sidewalks: All new sidewalks shall have the following minimum widths:
Central business district | 10 feet with grass parkway 14 feet without grass parkway |
Commercial areas | 6 feet minimum |
Arterial and collector streets | 6 feet minimum |
Industrial areas | 5 feet minimum |
Multi-family/single-family | 5 feet minimum |
Carriage walks (when permitted) | 6 feet minimum |
5. PCC Sidewalk: Class X concrete shall be used for all sidewalk work. Class X concrete shall be in accordance with the appropriate section of the Illinois department of transportation "Standard Specifications For Road And Bridge Construction" as adopted January 1, 1997, or latest edition thereof.
6. Minimum Thickness: All new sidewalks shall have a minimum thickness of five inches (5"). Sidewalks shall have a minimum thickness of six inches (6") for wheelchair ramps, carriage walks and driveways.
7. Replacement Sidewalks: All replacement sidewalks shall be the same thickness as the removed portion of the sidewalk. In no instance shall the replacement sidewalk be less than four inches (4") or six inches (6") at driveways. Sidewalk extensions in the older established sections of the city shall be four inches (4") thick. (Ord. 00-22, 4-3-2000)
8. Waiver For Sidewalk Construction In Certain Locations: In single-family residential subdivisions that do not include sidewalk improvements as part of an approved engineering plan, the city engineer may approve a written request for a sidewalk installation exemption for locations where the entirety of the required sidewalk segment's physical location is:
a. Greater than one thousand (1,000) linear feet from a park, school or PACE bus route; and
b. Greater than five hundred (500) linear feet from an existing sidewalk segment.
9. Fee In Lieu Of Sidewalk Waiver: In the event that the request is granted, fees for construction of a sidewalk shall be waived. A waiver shall be requested and reviewed prior to issuance of the building permit. Waivers requested after a permit has been issued shall be reviewed at the discretion of the city engineer. (Ord. 16-06, 3-7-2016)
B. Driveways: A paved driveway entrance, either portland cement concrete or bituminous concrete, shall be required from the back of curb to the property line.
1. Curb cut for driveway approaches shall not exceed twenty two feet (22') in width including a minimum of two foot (2') transitions cut from barrier curb to depressed curb on either side of driveway entrance, unless approved by the city engineer.
2. Driveway approaches shall not exceed twenty two feet (22') in width at edge of pavement.
3. Driveway shall not exceed eighteen feet (18') in width at both front and back of sidewalk with garage setbacks less than forty five feet (45') from the garage door to the front property line.
4. Driveway shall not exceed fourteen feet (14') in width at both the front and back of sidewalk for all setbacks greater than forty five feet (45') from the garage door to the front property line.
5. Driveways may be constructed to within one foot (1') of the side property line only when a new driveway conforms to existing grades or the proposed grades on the approved engineering plan.
6. Driveways that require a retaining wall shall have a minimum five foot (5') setback from side property line to face of wall, unless otherwise approved by city engineer. (Ord. 00-22, 4-3-2000)