(A) Sidewalk location. Sidewalks shall be required for all public streets, including any perimeter public streets along the outer boundaries of the subdivision, and shall be located along each side of a public street within the dedicated, non-paved portion of the street right-of-way. A grass landscape strip, not less than six feet in width, shall exist between the outside edge of the street curb and the inside edge of the sidewalk in order to provide a safe separation between vehicular and pedestrian areas of the street right-of-way.
(B) Pedestrian/bike path alternative. Under circumstances considered appropriate by the Plan Commission or when approved for use as part of a development plan approval, an alternative pedestrian/bike path may be proposed in lieu of sidewalks. Pedestrian/bike paths shall be a minimum of six feet in width to a maximum of 18 feet in width and may be located in easements reserved for such use outside of the street right-of-way.
(C) Sidewalk and pedestrian/bike path standards. Sidewalks shall be constructed in compliance with the town’s construction standards. Pedestrian/bike paths may be constructed of concrete, asphalt or other material approved by the Plan Commission and installed in compliance with the requirements specified by the Plan Commission and the town’s construction standards.
(D) Pedestrian access easements. In order to facilitate pedestrian access from streets to schools, parks, playgrounds, open space or common areas, or other nearby streets, the Plan Commission may require perpetual, unobstructed pedestrian access easements at least 20 feet in width. Such pedestrian access easements shall be indicated on the secondary plat.
(Ord. 2000-21, passed 11-6-2000)