Land Development Ordinance - Amended 6-3-2024

a. Sidewalks

Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of a thoroughfare or street in residential and commercial zoning districts, and on one (1) side of a thoroughfare or street in industrial zoning districts, except as provided herein.

(1) Sidewalks shall be required on one (1) side of a thoroughfare or street where the cross- section does not require curb and gutter.

(2) No sidewalk shall be required on cul-de-sac streets equal to or less than 400 feet in length where sidewalks are not required, as measured from the public right-of-way of the intersecting street to the center point of the cul-de-sac, except that Planned Unit Developments shall comply with the regulations of Appendix D Planned Unit Development Districts.

b. Multi-Use Greenway Trails & Side Paths

Multi-use greenway trails and side paths shall be installed with new subdivisions, site or other developments.

c. Bicycle Lanes

Bicycle lanes shall be measured from the edge of the gutter, extending five (5) feet into the street section.

d. Construction Standards

Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, multi-use greenway trails, and side paths shall be constructed and installed along the entire length of any portions of a public right-of-way and/or with required easements, in accordance with the Town’s Standard Specifications & Construction Details.

e. Deviation from Requirements

Any deviation from these requirements shall be based on impractical compliance with the Town’s standards due to topography or existing site conditions; however such deviation shall not constitute the elimination of installation of said improvements. Any deviation must be submitted to the Director of Engineering for review and determination as part of the review process for a subdivision plat, site plan or phased development plan.

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