§ 154.142 STREET NAMES.

   Streets that are extensions of, or obviously in alignment with, existing streets must bear the name of the existing streets; however, no other streets may bear names that duplicate, or nearly duplicate so as to be confused with the names of existing streets, within the same township, fire protection district, police protection district. All street names must comply with the Street Numbering and Street Sign Ordinance and be approved by the County 9-1-1 Emergency Services office.

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)

§ 154.143 STREET SIGNS.

   Street signs, identifying the street names shown on the approved final plat, must be provided at all intersections and as otherwise required by the applicable highway authority. Street signs must be installed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, published by the United States Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Administration). Street signs must be of a type approved by the applicable road authority and must be installed at the northeast corner of each intersection.

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)

§ 154.144 STREETLIGHTS; WHERE REQUIRED.

   (A)   Streetlights must be installed at all intersections and at closer intervals if the gross density of the subdivision is three dwelling units per acre or more.

   (B)   Streetlights must be of a type, style and spacing as required by the applicable road authority.

   (C)   The subdivider must arrange for and pay all installation costs required for erection of required streetlights.

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)

SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS

§ 154.155 WHEN REQUIRED.

   (A)   Sidewalks or multi-purpose trails are required in all nonresidential subdivisions and in all residential subdivisions that have an average lot width of less than 120 feet.

   (B)   The requirement to provide sidewalks may be satisfied by:

      (1)   Installing concrete sidewalks one foot off the front property line on both sides of subdivision streets; or

      (2)   If approved by the Plat Committee, by installing a pedestrian/multi-use trail within a greenway that provides direct access to abutting lots.

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)

§ 154.156 WIDTH.

   (A)   Sidewalks must be at least four feet in width, unless a greater width is required by the Chief Subdivision Engineer or Road District Commissioner based on anticipated usage.

   (B)   Trails must comply with the minimum width and construction requirements of any applicable trail or bike plan on file with the County Land Use Department.

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)

§ 154.157 BARRIER-FREE RAMPS.

   Barrier-free ramps constructed in accordance with IDOT standards are required at all intersections and street crossings where sidewalks or pedestrian trails are provided.

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)