Sidewalks built within one foot or less of property lines shall be known as "conventional" sidewalks. Conventional sidewalks shall be at least four feet wide. Only conventional sidewalks may be constructed on arterial, collector, and other protected streets, except as hereinafter provided.
Sidewalks constructed immediately adjacent to any curb and gutter shall be known as "curb" sidewalks. Curb sidewalks shall be at least four feet wide. No curb sidewalk may be constructed unless curb and gutter is constructed immediately prior to or is in place at the time of the sidewalk construction.
No curb sidewalks may be constructed unless there is constructed a continuous curb sidewalk between successive streets or between a street and an alley. The intent of this section is to provide for uniform sidewalk construction between successive streets or streets and alleys. In some instances, intersections or alleys are not in existence in newly platted areas, or blocks in earlier platted areas are excessive in length, in which case curb sidewalk may be constructed only if it will be continuous for approximately one block and there remains a continuous distance of the same length for construction of conventional sidewalk. For the purpose of this section, one block is defined as 300 feet, more or less. The purpose of this requirement is to provide for continuous sidewalk, either curb or conventional, for a reasonable distance without change. No conventional sidewalk may be replaced with curb sidewalk without special permission from the Public Works Director.
Where buildings, improved parking lots, or other improvements extend to the property line, the sidewalk must be at least five feet in width and extend to the property line.
In areas classified as rural routes by the U.S. Postal Service, properties will be allowed curb sidewalk only if the following conditions exist:
A. If curb exists or is being constructed immediately prior to installation of the sidewalk; and
B. If all property owners installing curb sidewalk agree to neighborhood box units which are approved and installed by the U.S. Postal Service; and
C. If the section of sidewalk will be consistent between successive streets or from a street to an alley.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9227, effective 07/29/09)