(A) Concrete sidewalks, at least four feet wide, four inches thick, shall be installed on both sides of each street in all residential subdivisions with lots of one acre or less for pedestrian safety and convenience, unless waived by the Board of Commissioners. Sidewalks shall be located within the street right-of- way a minimum of two feet from the back of curb on curbed streets or in lieu of the two feet strip the sidewalk may be placed next to the back of curb provided the width of the sidewalk is increased to a minimum of six feet. In the event curbs are not required and side ditches are permitted, the sidewalks are to be located in the street right-of-way at lease one foot from the lot line. The sidewalks shall conform to the standard specifications or any subsequent amendment thereto. The design of the sidewalks shall be a part of the Street Construction Plans that must be submitted and filed at the same time the primary plat is filed.
(B) Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete. Sidewalks shall conform to Section 604 of the Indiana Department of Transportation specifications. Sidewalks shall slope one-quarter inch per foot toward the roadway. Concrete shall have a minimum 28 day compressive strength of 3,500 pounds per square inch (p.s.i.).
(C) Expansion joint material shall conform to the requirements of the Indiana Department of Transportation specifications. Concrete materials and placement methods shall be in accordance with the materials and methods specified in Section 3.5 "Portland Cement Concrete Pavements".
(D) The sidewalks shall conform and be designed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide depressed curb sections per the Indiana Department of Transportation Standards. The design shall be shown on the submitted and approved Street Construction Plans with a note stating that the sidewalks are designed and constructed accordingly. The property owner is responsible for maintenance of the sidewalks and any mailboxes placed in the public right-of-way.
(BC Ord. 2006-05, passed 3-20-06)