All new streets and significant reconstruction of existing streets shall incorporate provisions to serve bicyclists and pedestrians to the extent possible, including but not limited to the installation of sidewalks. Where sufficient road right-of-way exists, and where site conditions allow, a grass strip at least four feet in width where conditions allow, but no less than two feet in width, shall be installed between the edge of sidewalk and the curb or edge of the paved street when new streets and sidewalks are installed, or when significant reconstruction of existing streets or sidewalks is conducted. All determinations as to whether the road right-of-way and/or site conditions allow for the installation of a grass strip, or as to the width thereof, shall be made by the Planning Board, which shall seek review and comment from the Roads and Utilities Advisory Committee prior to making its determination: provided however, in the case of projects undertaken or funded in whole or in part by the town, the Town Administrator shall make the final determination as to the feasibility of including grass strips and/or the provision of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, which determination shall include a review of the availability of funding to construct such features.
(Ord. 2022-9, passed 4-4-22)