(A) Applicability and exemptions. This section shall apply to all new subdivision, replatting, registered land surveys (RLSs), development and redevelopment applications after March 1, 2017. All new subdivision, replatting, development, and redevelopment applications shall meet the requirements of division (C) of this section, and those containing more than 1 principal building shall meet the requirements of division (D) of this section.
(B) General requirements. Applications for subdivision, replatting, registered land survey, development, or redevelopment shall meet the following standards:
(1) Where adopted city plans show a bicycle or pedestrian path or trail or sidewalk, the site design shall provide connections to those paths or trails or sidewalks;
(2) Any requests by the city for designation or dedication of land for bicycle or pedestrian trails within a proposed development shall comply with § 151.81;
(3) Unless the city engineer waives the requirement based on concerns of public safety or site/topography constraints, each proposed public or private street in all zoning districts shall include a sidewalk at least 5 feet wide on both sides of the street;
(4) Whenever cul-de-sac streets are created, a sidewalk shall be provided, within a minimum 10-foot-wide pedestrian access/public utility easement, between the cul-de-sac head or street turnaround and the sidewalk system of the closest adjacent street or pedestrian sidewalk or pathway, unless the city engineer determines that public access in that location is not practicable due to site or topography constraints;
(5) A sidewalk shall be provided, within a pedestrian way at least 10 feet in width, near the middle of any block face longer than 600 feet in order to provide connections with streets on either side of the block;
(6) Sidewalks shall be constructed as approved by the city engineer as follows:
(a) Sidewalks shall be constructed of 4 inches of PC concrete on compacted porous subgrade. The walk must be continued through driveway sections where it shall be increased in thickness to 8 inches on major thoroughfares and collector roads and 6 inches in all other instances. Curbs must be tapered to meet the walk. Cross slopes on the sidewalk shall be 1/4-inch per foot toward the street;
(b) Proposed grades must be indicated along the property line and of the walk, driveways, and intermittent locations along the length of the walk;
(c) Any structures, hydrants, poles, etc. that are existing along the alignment of the walk, must be adjusted or relocated at the expense and coordination of the developer;
(d) Sidewalks and trails shall be constructed in such a manner so as to prevent pooling of surface water runoff and to drain away from any nearby buildings. The profile grade shall not exceed the grade of the adjacent roadway, unless authorized by the city engineer; and
(e) Sidewalks shall be at least 5 feet wide and constructed in accordance with details and specifications approved by the city engineer;
(7) Location.
(a) Sidewalks shall be included within the dedicated street right-of-way unless otherwise approved by the city engineer.
(b) Sidewalks shall be located at least 5 feet from the back of the curb to allow for snow storage, street trees, and boulevard sodding.
(C) Americans with Disabilities Act. All “places of public accommodation,” as defined in the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.) shall comply with the requirements of that act concerning on-site circulation and access.
(D) Multi-building developments. Commercial developments containing more than 1 principal building on a single lot or parcel shall include an unobstructed walkway or pathway providing access between the principal buildings. The walkway or pathway shall be at least 5 feet wide.
(Ord. 2017-2-1, passed 2-15-2017)