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ARTICLE
VI. DESIGN STANDARDS
DIVISION 1. GENERAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN
Sec. 20.5-76.
Pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Standards for pedestrian and
bicycle facilities in subdivisions are as follows:
(a) Sidewalks shall be provided as required by the zoning
ordinance; at a minimum, sidewalks shall be installed along at least one side of all
subcollector and higher order streets in all residential subdivisions having a net density of
two (2) dwelling units per acre or greater.
(b) Where sidewalks have been installed or guaranteed for
installation by some form of performance guarantee along an existing street, any extension
of said existing street into a proposed subdivision shall also extend the sidewalks.
(c) Unless otherwise excepted by the agent, sidewalks shall be
separated from the rear of the curb in accordance with the following standards based on
the street classifications in section 20.5-91:
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Street Classification |
Minimum Separation |
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Access |
3 |
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Subcollector |
3 |
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Minor Collector |
4 |
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Major Collector |
6 |
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Minor Arterial |
8 |
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Major Arterial |
10 |
The area of separation between the curb and sidewalk shall be
planted with appropriate street trees at a minimum ratio of one (1) tree per each forty
(40) linear feet of sidewalk.
(d) The agent may modify or waive these sidewalk standards
where the subdivider proposes to install a dual-purpose pedestrian and bicycle trail
system which would serve substantially the same purpose as the sidewalk requirements
contained herein. Such facility shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the standards for recreational facilities adopted by the county
or other acceptable standard or facility design approved by the agent.
(e) Where the proposed subdivision is adjacent to public use
property including parks, schools, libraries, public recreation facilities and similar
areas, the subdivision shall be connected to said public use property by means of a
dual-purpose pedestrian and bicycle trail which shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the standards for recreational facilities
adopted by the county or other acceptable standard or facility design approved by the
agent.
(f) Sidewalks shall be designed and located, with the intent of
providing security, tranquility and privacy for occupants of adjoining property and safety
for users of the walkways.
(Ord. No. 05-33, 12/20/05)
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