(A) Required.
(1) Sidewalks shall be required:
(a) On the recommendation of the Plan Commission that, sidewalks are needed to ensure public safety;
(b) Along collector streets, near schools and in shopping areas and similar public places.
(2) These requirements shall not be waived unless the Plan Commission advises the City Council that, in the area in question, sidewalks are not needed to ensure public safety, and/or that topographical conditions make the installation of sidewalks impractical.
(3) All sidewalks constructed within the municipality shall meet IDOT Roads and Bridges Standard Specifications.
(1999 Code, § 34-5-29)
(B) Sidewalk construction standards.
(1) Relationship to curb. The street-side edge of every sidewalk shall either abut the curb or be located at least six feet from the curb to allow sufficient space for tree planting.
(2) Width. Residential sidewalks shall be at least four feet wide. Nonresidential sidewalks shall be at least five feet wide.
(3) Thickness of concrete. All sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete at least four inches thick, except that across driveways the thickness shall be increased to six inches and/or number six reinforcing mesh shall be used.
(4) Grade. No sidewalk shall be constructed at a grade steeper than 6%.
(5) Ramps at intersections. When sidewalks are required curbs shall be cut and sidewalks shall be ramped at all intersections so as to enhance the mobility of handicapped individuals.
(1999 Code, § 34-5-30)