1111.06 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS.

   (a)   Pedestrian walkways must be provided within the vehicle use space of all parking area and drive-thru facilities, as follows:

      (1)   Pedestrian walkways must connect adjacent sidewalks on each street frontage with the entrance(s) of the establishment, and pedestrian walkways must connect parking areas for the establishment's employees and visitors with the entrance(s) of the establishment.

      (2)   The pedestrian walkways must be at least four (4) feet wide and must be unobstructed by vegetation, parking spaces, steps, utility poles, and other permanent objects. On lots with one or more commercial use(s), pedestrian walkways must be at least five (5) feet in width and must be paved with a material that meets or exceeds the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements.

      (3)   If the pedestrian walkways are abutting or within a vehicle use area, the pedestrian walkways shall be clearly marked and distinguished with reflective pavement markings. Vehicle use lanes within parking areas should be designed to avoid such pedestrian walkways.

       (4)   If a pedestrian walkway is crossed by a vehicle use lane, the pedestrian walkaway must be construct- ed so that its elevation is at least four (4) inches higher than the elevation of the vehicle use lane. To cross such an elevated pedestrian walkway, vehicles must mount the elevated pedestrian walkway via a ramped paved surface with at least a 1:1 rise:run steepness, effectively slowing the vehicles and enhancing pedestrian safety. Alternatively, a speed hump of at least four (4) inches of height can be installed in the vehicle use lane exactly two feet in advance of the pedestrian walkway. (Ord. 081-2023. Passed 10-3-23.)