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909.02 SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS.
   (a)   All sidewalks hereafter constructed in any of the streets of the City shall be of material known as portland cement concrete; the sidewalks shall be of the uniform width of four feet (4FT) along all non-arterial streets. The widths of sidewalks along arterial streets shall be as directed by the City Engineer and/or the Director of Public Service.
   (b)   In addition to the requirements of Chapter 1127 of the Subdivision Regulations, sidewalks shall be required for all new development activity requiring major site plan review or residential site plan review along an existing public street that lacks sidewalks. Alternatively, the City Engineer and/or Director of Public Service may require a multi-use trail in such locations that have been designated for a multi-use trail by a land use plan, comprehensive plan or thoroughfare plan.
   (c)   These provisions may be waived by the City Engineer and/or Director of Public Service upon finding that construction of such sidewalks is not in the best interest of the City. The Planning Administrator and Planning Commission shall assist with review of these provisions in accordance with the site plan review process of Chapter 1143.
(Ord. 21-16. Passed 3-28-16.)
909.03 LOWERING OF GRADE PROHIBITED; EXCEPTION.
   No depression or lowering of the level or grade of sidewalks shall be recognized or permitted for the purpose of making or constructing a driveway or entrance to private or public property or premises bounding or abutting on such street from the roadway thereof. However, a variance from this requirement may be granted by Council upon recommendation of the City Engineer or the Director of Public Service.
909.04 GRADES, PLANS, AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS.
   All sidewalks shall be constructed to the specifications indicated on the Standard Construction Drawings of the City. Such drawings shall be approved by the City Engineer and maintained for public inspection by the Director of Public Service.
(Ord. 142. Passed 7-25-38; Ord. 16-18. Passed 2-12-18.)
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