(A) Applicability. The standards and guidelines of this section shall apply to the following uses, as defined in Chapter 155:
(1) All new residential subdivisions;
(2) All new nontraditional residential developments;
(3) All group residential developments;
(4) All new nonresidential developments, including manufacturing/industrial, trade, service and cultural/entertainment/recreational uses;
(5) All new transportation uses, including facilities and terminals for use by aircraft, automobile, bus, boat, rail, taxi and truck; and
(6) An expansion to an existing use listed in divisions (A)(1) through (5) above, that exceeds 50% or more of the current tax or appraised value.
(B) Exemptions. The following uses, as defined in Chapter 155, are exempt from the requirements of this section:
(1) Single-family, modular homes and manufactured homes on existing individual platted lots of record;
(2) Zero lot line detached and semi-attached/duplex homes on existing individual platted lots of record;
(3) All accessory uses and structures; and
(4) Communication and utility uses.
(C) Site plans. Sidewalk details shall be submitted as part of required site plans and plat approvals for the applicable Zoning Permits as specified in § 153.10.
(D) Sidewalk requirements. The following requirements apply to all sidewalks installed under § 157.06:
(1) Responsibility for installation. Sidewalks shall be installed by the developer.
(2) Placement and extent.
(a) All sidewalks shall be installed for the entire length of the property abutting a street.
(b) All sidewalks shall be placed within the right-of-way, behind the curb.
(c) If the sidewalk cannot fit or is disallowed within the existing right-of-way, the developer or property owner/owners will be required to provide the city with an easement to maintain the sidewalks.
(d) For subdivisions and nontraditional residential lot developments and the like, sidewalks shall be considered for both sides of all streets. Sidewalks and/or pedestrian walkways shall also be installed to provide access to internal or adjoining recreational areas and facilities, community buildings, schools, commercial areas and other pedestrian-oriented areas.
(3) Width, thickness and materials.
(a) All sidewalks shall be constructed to a minimum width of five feet.
(b) All sidewalks shall consist of a minimum thickness of four inches of reinforced concrete.
(4) Construction or payment in lieu of. At the request of the developer, the Board of Commissioners or permit approval authority may accept a payment in lieu of construction per the city’s current fee schedule. All payments received by the city in lieu of construction shall be expended for capital improvements of sidewalk facilities within the city or its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
(Ord. passed 7-25-2011)