Sidewalks shall be designed and constructed as follows:
(A) Sidewalks shall be provided on each side of the street for subdivisions which meet one of the following:
(1) Wherever a proposed subdivision lies adjacent to, or between, other subdivisions which have been provided with sidewalks;
(2) Whenever the proposed subdivision will average more than three and one-half lots per gross acre included in the subdivision;
(3) Whenever a proposed subdivision is located in an area zoned for Planned Development (PD); or
(4) Along any street which provides access for all or part of the distance from residential areas to existing or proposed school sites, shopping centers, or other high pedestrian traffic generators.
(B) When sidewalks are required, they shall be constructed of portland cement concrete, at least four inches thick, and four feet wide, and shall meet the following standards:
(1) Sidewalks shall be included within the dedicated non-pavement right-of-way; and
(2) A median strip of grassed or landscaped areas at least two feet wide shall separate all sidewalks from adjacent curbs and gutters.
(C) Ramps for access by handicapped persons shall be provided at all corners, and at such other locations as the Plan Commission deems appropriate for adequate access.
(D) The Plan Commission may require the subdivider to provide a four-foot wide bikeway along all arterials and collectors between the street pavement and the sidewalk.
(Prior Code, § 152.091) (Ord. 87, passed 4-18-1988)