§ 7.06. Sidewalks.

A.

At a minimum, sidewalks shall be constructed of class "A" (per Item 303) concrete (reinforced with #3 reinforcing steel at 18-inch centers each way) and shall have a width of not less than four feet and a minimum thickness of four inches. Sidewalks shall be constructed for all lots adjoining dedicated streets, along major thoroughfares where lots do not adjoin the street, across power line easements, and in other areas where pedestrian walkways are necessary. Sidewalk construction may be delayed until development of lots, but must be constructed for each lot prior to completion of any primary structure. In locations not adjacent to lots and across bridges and culverts, the sidewalk shall be constructed with the other improvements to the subdivision. Sidewalks adjacent to screening walls shall be five feet in width and shall abut the wall.

B.

Routing to clear poles, trees or other obstacles shall be subject to approval by the director of public works. Sidewalks shall be constructed one foot from the property line within the street or thoroughfare right-of-way and shall extend along the street frontage including the side of corner lots and block ends. The plat or construction plans shall show the location of all proposed sidewalks and shall state at what stage of the project they will be constructed.

C.

All sidewalks shall conform to the latest ADA and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) requirements.

D.

Every new subdivision, or re-subdivision, shall be required to install sidewalks, with appropriate barrier free ramps, within the public street right-of-way.

E.

Barrier free ramps shall be provided for access across streets per the city standard details.

F.

Construction plans need to provide detail showing that no street lights, fire hydrants, water valves, manholes, etc. will be in conflict with proposed (or future) barrier free ramp locations.