(A) Requirement. Sidewalks shall be required:
(1) On at least one side of the street, when residential density is between two and four dwelling units per net acre;
(2) On both sides of the street, when residential density is four or more dwelling units per net acre; and
(3) Along collector streets, near schools, and in shopping areas and similar public places.
(B) Waiver. These requirements shall not be waived unless the planning committee advises the Board of Trustees that, in the area in question, sidewalks are not needed to ensure public safety, and/or that topographical conditions make the installation of sidewalks impractical.
(C) Sidewalk construction standards.
(1) The street-side edge of every sidewalk shall either abut the curb or be located at least six feet from the curb to allow sufficient space for tree planting.
(2) Residential sidewalks shall be at least four feet wide. Nonresidential sidewalks shall be at least five feet wide.
(3) All sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete at least four inches thick, except that across driveways, the thickness shall be increased to six inches and/or number six reinforcing mesh shall be used.
(4) No sidewalk shall be constructed at a grade steeper than 10%.
(5) Curbs shall be cut and sidewalks shall be ramped at all intersections so as to enhance the mobility of handicapped individuals.
(Prior Code, § 11-3-8) (Ord. 731, passed 7-1-2013) Penalty, see § 154.99