§ 6.02.06. Sidewalks and bikeways.

(a)

When required.

(1)

Projects abutting collector or arterial facilities shall provide sidewalks adjacent to the collector or arterial roadway. Location of sidewalks shall be consistent with planned roadway improvements.

(2)

Sidewalks shall be provided on one side of all residential streets where the average lot width at the street is greater than 60 feet, as appropriate.

(3)

Where a proposed development includes improvements or new construction of collector or arterial facilities, facility designs shall include provision for sidewalks and bikeways within the right-of-way.

(4)

Residential projects adjacent to, or in the immediate vicinity of, an activity center comprised of commercial, office, service or recreation activities shall provide pedestrian and bicycle access from the development to the activity center.

(5)

Sidewalks/bikeways shall connect schools, the town center, parks and recreational areas with bicycle parking facilities at appropriate locations.

(6)

Pedestrian ways or crosswalks, not less than ten feet wide with a sidewalk meeting the requirements of this Land Development Code, may be required by the development review board to be placed in the center of blocks more than 800 feet long where deemed necessary to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities.

(7)

The maximum possible, not the minimum, amount of sidewalks and bike paths shall be constructed in new developments so as to reduce the potential for automotive emission pollution.

(8)

Bike paths shall be provided by the developer in new developments and the town shall solicit matching funds from the residents for expansion of paths in other portions of the town.

(b)

Design and construction standards. Design and construction of sidewalks, bikeways or other footpaths shall conform to the requirements of the town, including provisions for access by physically handicapped persons. Sidewalks on arterial highways shall be seven feet wide; on collector roads, five feet wide and on local streets, at least four feet wide.

(Ord. No. 91-6, § 3(6.02.06), 2-11-1992; Ord. No. 2009-03, § 6(6.02.06), 6-9-2009)