A. Sidewalks shall be required on all public street frontages and constructed of concrete or permeable pavement in accordance with the city and ADA standards.
B. Sidewalks shall be placed five feet (5') behind the curb parallel to the street, unless an exception has been permitted by the city engineer to preserve topographical or natural features or to provide visual interest, or unless the subdivider shows that an alternative pedestrian system provides safe and convenient circulation.
C. In planned developments, sidewalks may be located away from the road system to link dwelling units with other dwelling units, the street and on site activity centers such as parking areas and recreational areas. They may also be required parallel to the street for safety and other reasons.
D. Sidewalk installation shall be the responsibility of the owner of property abutting the public right-of-way. This responsibility shall extend to all successors, heirs and assignees. Sidewalk installation shall be required when the development of a lot has been completed. All vacant lots shall have sidewalks installed upon development of eighty percent (80%) of the lots shown on the approved final plat. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)