Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all streets. Sidewalks shall be installed at the time the lot is developed or prior to issuance of the occupancy permit.
(A) Sidewalk Construction Standards:
1. Relationship To Curb: Sidewalks shall be located one foot (1') inside the right-of-way line or on a line to be given by the City Engineer when it is impossible or not feasible to build or construct the same as aforesaid.
2. Width: Sidewalks shall be at least four feet (4') wide.
3. Thickness Of Concrete: All sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete at least four inches (4") thick, except that across driveways the thickness shall be increased to six inches (6").
4. Grade: No sidewalk shall be constructed at a grade steeper than ten percent (10%).
5. Ramps At Intersections: Curbs shall be cut and sidewalks shall be ramped at all intersections so as to enhance the mobility of handicapped individuals. Ramps shall equal or exceed the standards of the Illinois Capital Development Board. (Ord. 91-2, 1-21-1991; amd. Ord. 18-08, 6-3-2019)