(A) Sidewalks, bicycle paths and/or bicycle lanes (a portion of the road that has been designated by striping and signs) may be required by the township on one or both sides of subdivision streets or roads where deemed necessary to achieve safe pedestrian and non-motorized travel. The determination of need for the facilities shall be based on consideration of such factors as the density of and size of the development, age characteristics of the expected residents, expected traffic volumes along the street, existing conditions on roads in the vicinity, proximity to other sidewalk systems and proximity to schools, parks and public institutions.
(B) Pedestrian through-block connectors may be required in the middle of any block over 1,320 feet in length to obtain satisfactory pedestrian circulation within the subdivision, to provide access to parks or open space, to provide links with an adjacent development, and/or to provide access to an activity center. Where the pedestrian through-block connectors are required, a ten-foot wide easement, a dedicated common area or other means of securing the land for the connector shall be required. The township may require placement of a fence along the easement to ensure the location is visible and to protect the adjacent property owners.
(C) Any yard which abuts a pedestrian easement shall provide the required minimum building setback, as applicable, from the easement.
(D) All sidewalks shall be paved, have a minimum width of five feet, and be constructed to the specifications of the County Road Commission and Township Engineer.
(E) Bicycle paths shall be at least eight feet wide and constructed in accordance with the specifications of the Township Engineer.
(F) Grades shall be clearly illustrated on the plans to ensure proper connection to sidewalks and bicycle paths on adjacent lands.
(G) Sidewalks and bicycle paths shall be installed by the proprietor within the dedicated road right-of-way, except that placement within private access easements may be permitted where grades or other factors prevent placement within the road right-of-way.
(H) Crosswalk pavement markings and signs may be required by the township. Crosswalks shall be in accordance with the requirements of the County Road Commission.
(Ord. passed 3-18-1997)