(a) Pedestrian ways and linkages shall be provided from the site to the surrounding streets, external sidewalks, and outparcels. Pedestrian ways shall be designed to provide access between parking areas and the building entrance in a coordinated and safe manner. Shared walkways are encouraged between adjacent commercial projects.
(b) Pedestrian access shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one access point for each public vehicular access point, excluding ingress and egress points intended primarily for service, delivery or employee vehicles. Such pedestrian access points shall provide connections to the adjacent public sidewalk system, transit stops and outparcels.
(c) Pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide. Pedestrian walkways shall be designated by not only painted stripes, but by other material or treatment sufficient to identify them. These other materials may include concrete, brick, or others as approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
(d) Building perimeter crosswalks shall be designed and coordinated to move people safely to and from buildings and parking areas by identifying pedestrian crossings with signage and variations in pavement materials or markings.
(Ord. 65-03. Passed 9-2-03.)