(a) The Planning Commission may require sidewalks/walkways where the Planning Commission or County Engineer determines that pedestrian access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation, and other community facilities is necessary (after consultation with the Township in which the Subdivision is located). Appropriate easements for the construction of sidewalks/walkways shall be obtained. These easements shall be indicated on the Preliminary Plan and Final Plat.
Maintenance of the sidewalk/walkway shall be included in the Development Agreement and/or the Owner's Association agreement.
(b) Along arterial and collector streets, sidewalks/walkways shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in width. Along local streets, sidewalks/walkways shall be a minimum of five (5) feet in width per current ADA requirements. If serving as a bike path, the sidewalk/walkway shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
(c) Sidewalks/ walkways shall be constructed to the standards shown in the County Engineer Specs and Details, and shall be located where possible, outside any road right-of-way. A ramp with nonslip surface shall be built into the curb at each pedestrian crosswalk so that sidewalk/walkway and street blend to a common level. Such ramps shall be constructed in accordance with the ADA and all other applicable regulations.
(d) Paving, fencing, and other similar improvements may be required by the Planning Commission.
(Res. 2008-026. Adopted 3-17-08; Ord. 2015-561. Adopted 1-25-16; Ord. 2023-339. Adopted 11-27-23.)