(A) Sidewalk layout.
(1) Location.
(a) Generally. Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all streets. Sidewalks shall completely encircle the turn-around of any cul-de-sac.
(b) Exception. Sidewalks need only be provided on one side of a frontage road adjacent to the developed parcels.
(2) Width. Sidewalks in single-family, two-family or multifamily housing developments shall be a minimum of five feet in width. Sidewalks in commercial areas shall be a minimum six feet in width, and sidewalks in industrial areas shall be a minimum of five feet in width.
(3) Street/sidewalk separation. Where possible, sidewalks shall be separated from the back of curb of the adjacent road by a minimum width of five feet. All areas between the back-of-curb and sidewalk, that are not used for accessing individual properties from the street, shall be planted and maintained landscaped areas.
(4) Pedestrian/multi-use paths. Pedestrian paths, when provided, shall be a minimum of eight feet in width. They shall be constructed of four-inch thick asphalt on an appropriately compacted base and shall meet any additional requirements in the Lebanon Construction Standards.
(5) Transitions. Sidewalk width transitions shall occur only at street intersections. The widest required sidewalk shall be provided for the entire length of the block, regardless of the use of individual lots.
(6) Slope. The surface of any sidewalk, when completed, shall have a sufficient slope to drain adequately and as specified in the Lebanon Construction Standards.
(B) Sidewalk construction. Sidewalks and pedestrian paths shall be constructed consistent with the following requirements.
(1) Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be constructed of portland cement concrete within subdivisions in accordance with the standards of the Lebanon Construction Standards.
(a) Joints. Contraction joints shall be provided a maximum of every six feet, and expansion joints shall be provided for every 48 feet of sidewalk length.
(b) Thickness. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of four inches thick in all locations with a four-inch base of either compacted stone or sand. In instances where sidewalks are crossed by driveways, the sidewalks shall have a minimum thickness of six inches.
(2) Pervious pavement. Pervious pavement type construction for sidewalks and paths may be allowed upon approval from the City Civil Engineer.
(C) Sidewalk ADA compliance. It is the legal responsibility of the developer to assure compliance with the current American with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended.
(1) The developer and/or his or her engineer shall certify compliance with ADA standards to the City Street Department at the time the public improvements are accepted by the city.
(2) Rolled curbs are not a substitute for wheelchair ramps and shall not be considered to meet ADA requirements.
(3) Ramps are to be located at all intersections, driveways and other transition access points.
(4) Ramps shall be constructed using truncated domes or other techniques as specified in the Lebanon Construction Standards.
(D) Crosswalks. Where a sidewalk or pedestrian path crosses a street within or adjacent to a subdivision, safety devices such as painted crosswalks, alternative cross-walk pavement types, crosswalk signs, traffic calming measures or traffic control devices shall be installed. All crosswalk treatments shall be subject to the approval of the City Street Department.
(E) Use of easements. Easements of at least ten feet in width shall be provided for sidewalks that, due to topography or other site features, are not completely included in public right-of-way adjacent to a street. Sidewalks and pedestrian paths that link common areas, public sites or natural features as part of any subdivision’s open space design shall be included as subdivision common area or easement on private property.
(Ord. 07-16, passed 12-10-2007)