All sidewalks will be installed and constructed as outlined in the Hebron Construction Standards. The provisions of this Section apply to ALL properties located within the Village of Hebron, including but not limited to major subdivisions.
(a) Residential. Sidewalks in Residential Districts will be four (4) feet wide minimum.
(b) Commercial. Sidewalks in Commercial Districts will be five (5) feet wide.
(c) Disability Ramps. All intersecting points with streets, driveways, or other areas have changes of elevation will have disability ramps of standard gradients.
(d) Where Required. All proposed new construction of, or alteration of existing highway, streets, or thoroughfares that will be or are now located in a Residential, Neighborhood Commercial, or General Commercial District will include the installation of sidewalks on both sides of the street. Upon approval of the Board, in multi-lot developments, this may be accomplished by the installation of sidewalks on each individual lot as it is developed, provided the end result will be a completely connected sidewalk system within the development.
(e) Development along Existing Street. Any development of property which is located in a Residential, Neighborhood Commercial, or General Commercial District will include the installation of a sidewalk on the side of the street being developed. The sidewalk will extend across the full length of the developments street frontage.
(f) Extension to Meet Existing System. The Planning and Zoning Board may require the inclusion in a development's site plan provisions for the extension of the existing sidewalk system so as to connect with a proposed new sidewalk system.
(g) Connection of Cul-de-sacs. Adjacent cul-de-sacs in residential areas will be connected with a public sidewalk. Such stands alone sidewalks will have a minimum dedicated right-of-way or easement of ten (10) feet.
(h) Sidewalk Maintenance Responsibility. The Village has determined that is necessary to require the repair and maintenance of sidewalks and to keep them free from obstruction or nuisance. Accordingly, public sidewalks serving all classification of property are the responsibility of and shall be maintained by the abutting property owner, Abutting property owners are responsible for maintaining, repairing, or replacing sidewalks and must keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice.
(Ord. 11-24. Passed 4-10-24.)