A. Trails included in the City of Fullerton General Plan will be developed in accordance with the following standards. The term “regional riding and hiking trails” as used in this chapter is meant to include equestrian, pedestrian (walking, hiking, and jogging) and mountain biking (non-motorized) use. However, a specific trail may be restricted from one or more of the aforementioned user groups for special reasons. Such restrictions are to be determined on a case-by-case basis by the City of Fullerton (City).
B. In special locations where physical constraints preclude the practical implementation of a trail under the following standards, approval may be given by the City Engineer and the Parks and Recreation Director to deviate from these trail standards if public safety is not jeopardized and the purpose of the General Plan is carried out.
C. Strict standardization among regional riding and hiking trails or even segments of the same trail is impractical because of the vast differences in topography and other physical characteristics and because of dissimilarities in kinds and extent of use. Standards are good, but flexibility is necessary. Therefore, design may vary among different trails or segments of trails according to development constraints and various special conditions. Nevertheless, certain basic standards, allowing for flexibility and for the safety and maintenance of the trail and their related facilities should be followed.
(Ord. 3182, passed 5-15-2012)