(A) Pedestrian and bicycle crosswalks, not less than ten feet (10') wide, may be required by the commission where deemed essential to provide circulation, or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities, and shall be constructed in accordance with the standards and specifications adopted by the city. (Ord. 822, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006)
(B) Pedestrian and bicycle paths, where identified on an adopted plan or when required to ensure public transportation and circulation, shall be within dedicated easements, fifteen foot (15') minimum width, and shall be constructed in accordance with the standards and specifications adopted by the city. Digital data for easements shall be provided according to the digital data submittal standards policy. See the McCall area pathways master plan. If recommended by the commission, the easement may be shared with easements for city owned utilities. (Ord. 899, 5-24-2012)
(C) Greenbelts are required along floodplains and permanent streams as indicated on the McCall area pathways master plan. The greenbelt area shall be a minimum of twenty five feet (25') wide and fully accessible to the public from interior lots and adjacent public roads or paths. For new developments along the North Fork of the Payette River, a seventy five foot (75') riparian easement shall be dedicated, as measured from the high water mark, upon which no permanent structure shall be built, in order to protect the natural vegetation and prevent riverbank erosion. Removal of live vegetation within the riparian easement is prohibited, except for the removal of hazardous trees, approved by the city arborist. Pruning of trees within the riparian easement is permitted to alleviate danger from wildfire. The riparian easement shall be fenced off during any construction on the property. (Ord. 898, 5-10-2012)
(D) Pedestrian accessways may be required to connect a dead end or cul-de-sac street to another street, right of way, or open space. (Ord. 822, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006)