(A) Sidewalks may be required in subdivisions located within one and one-half miles of the corporate limits of certain municipalities, pursuant to their extraterritorial subdivision control jurisdiction. Elsewhere in the county, sidewalks are not required, but may be installed at the subdivider’s option.
(B) If sidewalks are provided, however, they shall be built in conformity with the following standards.
(1) Relationship to curb. The street-side edge of every sidewalk shall either abut the curb or be located at least four feet from the curb to allow sufficient space for tree planting. If the sidewalk abuts the curb, tree wells shall be provided.
(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.
(4) Grade. No sidewalk shall be constructed at a grade steeper than 10%.
(1993 Code, § 92.25) (Ord. passed 10-17-1956; Ord. passed 10-18-1978)