(A) Approaches to certain sites. A system of surfaced walkways shall be provided for adequate pedestrian circulation on all approaches to focal points of pedestrian traffic such as school sites, parks and shopping centers.
(B) Rights-of-way of roads. Sidewalks shall be included within the dedicated nonpavement right-of- way of all roads constructed by the developer as indicated below:
Arterials | Both sides |
5 feet wide | |
Collectors | Both sides** |
4 feet wide | |
Lanes | Optional |
Places | Optional* |
Subcollectors | One side** |
4 feet wide | |
*The Planning Commission may require sidewalks where the length of the place or lane is of unusual length or where such sidewalks are considered necessary to meet the pedestrian needs of the neighborhood | |
**The Planning Commission may waive this requirement where the developer proposes a walkway system separate from the street system, or where lots average one acre or more in size | |
(C) Location within right-of-way. In general, sidewalks shall be located within the public street right-of-way, parallel to the street pavement, sidewalks along arterial and collector streets shall be placed one foot inside the right-of-way. On lower classification streets, sidewalks shall be at least 40 inches from the curb except at intersections. The Planning Commission may approve variations to this alignment in order to preserve topographic and natural features, or to provide visual interest.
(D) Construction specifications. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with local government standards and specifications.
(E) Perpetual unobstructed easements. The Planning Commission may require, in order to facilitate pedestrian access from the roads to schools, parks, playgrounds or other roads, additional sidewalks located in perpetual unobstructed easements at least ten feet in width at side lot lines and 20 feet at rear lot lines.
(Prior Code, § 11-7-2) (Ord. 594, passed 8-5-1997)