A pedestrian circulation system should be designed to assure that pedestrians can walk safely and easily on a site, between properties and activities or special features within the neighborhood open space system.
Sidewalks/walkways should connect with off road trails, which in turn should link with potential open space on adjoining undeveloped parcels (or with existing open space on adjoining developed parcels, where applicable).
The sidewalks/walkways shall be maintained by the Owners' Association, or other maintenance arrangement approved by the Planning Commission, with input from the local Township. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the ADA and the County Engineer's Specs and Details. Deed restrictions for sidewalks/walkways are required to include the following language:
No governmental body is responsible or liable for the care, repair, replacement or maintenance of said sidewalks/walkways. The Owners' Association for such Development shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless all governmental bodies for any and all such claims of any kind or nature that may arise or be related to the sidewalks/ walkways.
(Res. 2008-026. Adopted 3-17-08; Ord. 2015-561. Adopted 1-25-16.)