(A) Concrete sidewalks shall be required on both sides of all streets within the proposed subdivision, and on the side of any street adjacent to the proposed subdivision as listed in Tables 152.294(1) and (2). The sidewalks shall be installed, or the appropriate bond therefor posted, before the plat may be recorded.
(B) Sidewalks may also be required to continue a walk on an existing street, to link areas, or depending on the probable future development as indicated in the city’s five-year capital improvement plan.
(C) Sidewalks shall be installed as each lot is built on in accordance with the following construction standards. Sidewalks must also be installed on undeveloped lots within three years of initial completion of street improvements.
(1) Relationship to curb. Sidewalks shall be located on, along or upon the property or 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 wide in residential areas, and five feet wide in commercial areas. See Tables 152.294(1) and (2).
(3) Thickness of concrete. All sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete at least six inches thick; provided, however, that in situations where driveway locations are known at the time of installation of the sidewalks, then the sidewalks shall be at least six inches thick in the area where the sidewalk crosses the driveway, and the remaining portions of the sidewalks may be constructed of concrete at least four inches thick.
(4) Other standards. All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with other applicable standard specifications of the city.
(5) Ramps at intersections. Curbs shall be cut and sidewalks shall be ramped at all intersections so as to enhance the mobility of disabled individuals. Ramps shall equal or exceed the standards of the Illinois Accessibility Code.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 4-4.6, passed 1-4-2010)