2019-018 Requirements and Regulations for Sidewalk Construction

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Planning and Zoning Commission and the testimony and evidence introduced at said public hearing, found and determined that the proposed changes to the City's Subdivision Ordinance, as set out below, are in the best interest of the city and its citizens and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That City Ordinance No. 1315, Section VIII, "General Requirements," Subsection F, "Minimum Improvements," subsection 1 shall be amended to add new subsection (i) read as follows: "(i) Sidewalks (an approved site plan showing placement and accommodation for ADA compliant sidewalks will be required at time of platting, such that final construction of the sidewalk may be completed by the builder on each lot at time of site construction)." Section 3. That City Ordinance No. 1315, Section IX, "Design of Improvements," shall be amended to add new Subsection J, "Sidewalks," to read as follows: "J. Sidewalks. Reinforced concrete sidewalks having a width of not less than four feet (five feet if next to curb) and thickness of not less than four inches shall be constructed on both sides of the street within the subdivision. Sidewalks shall be constructed two feet from the property line within the street right-of-way and shall extend along the street frontage including the side or corner lots and block ends. The sidewalk shall be constructed before the final building inspection by the city. A final inspection or certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the sidewalk is in place. Sidewalks along perimeter streets shall be installed prior to subdivision acceptance, unless otherwise specified in a developer agreement. (1) Provided in Residgntial & Nonresidential Areas. Sidewalks not less than four feet (five feet if next to curb) shall be provided along both sides of newly constructed streets. (2) Provided with Reconstruction and Remodel Pro 'ei cts. Where a lot to be developed is a previously platted lot and a new build or significant remodel affecting 50% of the site occurs, a sidewalk shall be constructed/replaced along the street frontage of the subject lot as part of the site improvements and in accordance with this ordinance. (3) Provided in accordance with the Cid 's Master Plan. All lots to be developed or redeveloped shall include sidewalks and trails generally as identified in the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and subject to approval by the community development director or his/her designee.