Resolutions-1997-021

C. Sidewalks that extend to the street perpendicular to the curb shall only be located at intersections and designated mid-block crossings. Such perpendicular sidewalks in other locations removed for construction or maintenance activities shall not be replaced. D. Sidewalks are required on both sides of all streets, except in Industrial Zoning. 2.04 CROSS SLOPE A. All sidewalks shall slope to the street at a rate of 2%. B. The street edge (face) of the sidewalk shall be located vertically from the curb at a height of \( \frac{1}{2} \) inch above the back of curb per foot between the back of curb and the face of the sidewalk. 2.05 MATCHING EXISTING WALKS A. The width and location of a new sidewalk shall match the width and location of existing sidewalks in the area. However, the sidewalk width shall not be less than 4 feet (no tapers allowed). B. Sidewalk cross slope may be varied through a gradual transition to match existing adjoining walks. Contact the Engineer if existing adjoining walks vary significantly from existing standards. 2.06 MATERIAL AND THICKNESS A. Sidewalks shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete conforming to the Iowa Department of Transportation C-3 mix. Maximum slump shall be 3 inches. B. Sidewalks 4 to 6 feet wide shall have a minimum thickness of 4 inches. Sidewalks greater than 6 feet wide shall have a minimum thickness of 5 inches with fiber mesh reinforcement or 6 inches of non-reinforced concrete. All sidewalks crossing driveways shall be a minimum of 6 inches thick. 2.07 JOINTS AND FINISH A. Sidewalks shall have a uniform texture with a broom finish. B. Tooled joints are permissible on sidewalks less than 6 feet in width. Framing is permissible on sidewalks with tooled joints and should match existing adjoining sidewalk. The maximum depth of framing shall be 1/16 inch. The joint depth shall be 1/4th the sidewalk thickness. The joint width shall be minimized. C. Sawed joints are permissible for all widths of sidewalks. The joint depth shall be 1/4th the sidewalk thickness. D. Sidewalk joints shall be delineated through driveways. E. Sidewalk joints shall be spaced to form square panels.