(A) In those instances when a six-foot pedestrian access easement is provided is accordance with § 154.043(C) above, the applicant shall construct a sidewalk not less than four feet wide therein.
(B) Sidewalks, not less than four feet wide, shall be provided on each side of major road/arterial streets and collector streets, and on one side of local streets, including cul-de-sacs exceeding 350 feet in length as measured in accordance with § 154.040(K) above. Required sidewalks shall be constructed by the builder for each lot before a certificate of occupancy will be issued for any structure thereon. Sidewalks required along public streets abutting property that is already developed, or abutting land areas dedicated for a public park in accordance with § 154.060 below, shall be constructed by the subdivider as a subdivision improvement prior to the plat being recorded.
(C) The location of sidewalks shall be noted on the subdivision plat.
(D) Sidewalks are not required:
(1) On culs-de-sac 350 feet or less in length;
(2) Along local streets in residential subdivisions where no lot is less than one acre in size;
(3) When no more than three lots are being replatted where there was no requirement for sidewalks at the time the subdivision was originally platted; or
(4) Where the Commission authorizes a variance waiving all or a portion of the sidewalk requirement in accordance with § 154.003 above.
(E) Curb ramps for the handicapped shall be constructed to comply with applicable state and federal law.
(Ord. 08-358, passed 11-18-2008)