(a) Residential Developments. Sidewalks shall be four feet in width and shall be required on both sides of the street in all residential subdivisions.
(1) Eight-foot sidewalks shall be required when the sidewalk would connect with a planned or future bike path/pedestrian path at the discretion of the Development Services Director or the Director's designee.
(2) The sidewalks shall be in compliance with ADA requirements and other City, State and/or Federal requirements.
(3) A waiver of the above residential sidewalk standards would need to be approved by the Development Services Director or the Director's designee. Such decision may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Commercial Developments.
(1) Sidewalks shall be located adjacent to all public roads along all commercial and industrial developments in areas that are practical, safe and efficient for pedestrians.
A. Sidewalks shall be four feet in width, constructed of concrete and located within the right-of-way. Utility boxes shall be located outside the sidewalk. Six-foot sidewalks shall be required when the sidewalk would connect with a planned or future bike path/pedestrian path at the discretion of the Development Services Director or the Director's designee.
B. A connector sidewalk between commercial uses, out lots, etc., and the public sidewalk system shall be required.
C. The sidewalks shall be in compliance with ADA requirements and other City, State and/or Federal requirements.
D. Sidewalks should not be placed adjacent to non-curbed streets where the speed limit is thirty-five mph or higher.
E. A waiver of the above commercial sidewalk standards must be approved by the Development Services Director or the Director's designee. Such decision may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(2) Sidewalks within private developments shall be located in areas that are practical, safe and efficient for pedestrians.
A. Sidewalks located outside the right-of-way shall be constructed of natural material, such as concrete, brick, stone, or other material and specifications as approved by the Development Services Director or the Director's designee.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)