Resolutions-1997-021

2 – SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS 2.01 APPROVALS AND PERMITS A. A sidewalk construction permit must be obtained from the City for all sidewalk construction not associated with a developer's obligation for final plat approval or the construction of a new house or business for which a building permit has been obtained. However, the standards set forth in this document apply to all sidewalk construction. B. A five-year maintenance bond covering defective materials and workmanship is required for sidewalk and trail improvements constructed which are not associated with a building permit. C. For Trails the Engineer of Record is responsible to submit "Record of Construction" drawings to the City on reproducible vellum/mylar and in an AutoCAD based digital format on CD. 2.02 TRAFFIC CONTROL A. The contractor shall provide barricades to protect pedestrians. 2.03 WIDTH AND LOCATION A. Sidewalk and trail widths shall be a function of Street Classification (see Section 5 for definitions of road designations), expected use, and Zoning. Minimum widths are defined in Table 2.1, except as noted in Section 2.05 and on certain Streets as shown on the current Sidewalk Plan approved by council. <table> <tr> <th>Areas to be designated for Trail installations shall be recommended by Planning and Zoning and approved by Council</th> <th>8-foot or more depending on Granting Authority and use designation.</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Major Bridges</td> <td>6-foot/10-foot¹</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Arterial</td> <td>4-foot on one side 8 foot on the other</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Collector in Residential zoning</td> <td>4-foot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Collector in Commercial zoning</td> <td>6-foot²</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Collector in Industrial zoning</td> <td>Sidewalks are not required</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Local in Residential zoning</td> <td>4-foot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Local in Commercial zoning</td> <td>6-foot²</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Local in Industrial zoning</td> <td>Sidewalks are not required</td> </tr> </table> 1 A 6-foot walk will be required on both sides in general; however the City may require up to a 10-foot walks in certain circumstances. 2 In Commercially zoned locations the City may require additional width based upon expected pedestrian traffic loading. B. Sidewalks in the public right-of-way shall be located 1-foot from the property line, except in areas in which a different offset is required to match existing walks or where topographical constraints exist.