Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with street classifications outlined in this code and the IDOT Standard Specifications, Highway Standards, the LAP Manual, department memos, other manuals adopted by IDOT, and all state and federal statutes and regulations regarding accessibility requirements in effect at the time the preliminary plat is submitted for approval, except as otherwise provided in this code. Sidewalks shall be constructed by the developer either following or concurrent with installation of driveway pavement of the property owner. If lots are not sold within three years following street dedication, the developer shall install sidewalks with or without driveways installed. The city reserves the right to waive or modify the following requirements:
(A) Slope and location requirements.
(1) Existing sidewalks in adjoining properties shall be extended into the proposed subdivision along the side of the roadway. The widths of existing sidewalks at property lines shall be matched and shall be transitioned to required widths for a distance of at least 30 feet into the proposed subdivision.
(2) Widths and grass areas shall be in accordance with requirements of this code regarding street classifications.
(3) All proposed and future sidewalk surface, grass separation area, and driveways shall be sloped from the top of the back of curb at no greater than ¼-inch per foot as shown in the City of Waterloo Construction Details.
(4) The maximum longitudinal grade of all sidewalks, parallel with roadways, shall not exceed 8%, as shown in the City of Waterloo Construction Details.
(5) Where sidewalks intersect at the corners of intersections of streets, regardless of street classification, disabled accessibility shall be provided in accordance with Highway Standards adopted by IDOT and in effect at the time the preliminary plat is submitted for approval, except as otherwise provided in this code.
(6) All sidewalks at three-way or four-way intersections and cul-de-sacs shall be designed so as to provide accessibility to real or implied crosswalks and shall be aligned with opposing sidewalks as shown in the City of Waterloo Construction Details.
(7) Sidewalks adjoining streets that terminate abruptly shall also abruptly terminate.
(8) Sidewalks shall be constructed around cul-de-sacs in such a manner that access areas to real or implied crosswalks, and shall be connected when sidewalks are constructed on either side of the roadway.
(B) Construction requirements.
(1) Sidewalks shall not be poured monolithically with driveway pavement or curb and gutter.
(2) Transverse (“cracker” or “fresno”) joints shall be troweled into the surface every four feet.
(3) Transverse mastic joints shall be provided every 50 feet.
(4) All sidewalk surfaces shall be broom finished and those serving as disabled access shall receive an imprinted diamond pattern in accordance with the Highway Standards adopted by IDOT and in effect at the time the preliminary plat is submitted for approval, except as otherwise provided in this code.
(C) Sidewalk variances. A variance may be granted in the provisions pertaining to sidewalks, if one or more of the following conditions are met:
(1) Where sidewalks are not deemed necessary for public safety or where topographical or other conditions make sidewalk installation and use impractical.
(2) Where the subdivision designer has submitted for review a proposed pedestrian movement plan that provides for more direct and safer movement of pedestrian traffic.
(Ord. 1069, passed 7-20-1998; Am. Ord. 1250, passed 4-21-2003; Am. Ord. 1696, passed 3-21-2016) Penalty, see § 34-1-12