14 - Twelve Month hiatus in enforcement of requirement of constructing sidewalks on single lots

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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING A TWELVE (12) MONTH HIATUS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE CHAPTER 9, EXHIBIT A, SECTION IX (J) REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT OF CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS ON SINGLE LOTS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 9, Exhibit A, Section IX (J). Sidewalks reads as follows: "J. $i gwa%s. 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 Residential and NonresidgntiaLAreas. 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-iprt& 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) Pro rid9d in accordance with the City's Master Pl _n. 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. (4) Grass or Landscape -Buffer-Required. All sidewalks shall be constructed to have a grass or landscaped buffer between the street curb and the paved sidewalk. Where a separation is not feasible due to terrain, obstructions, existing conditions or ADA compliance, the city engineer or designee shall have authority to approve an alternative design. (5) ADA_ Gomliance. All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the Texas Accessibility Standards, or the current adopted standards for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the state of Texas. For nonresidential projects, a registered accessibility specialist shall provide documentation of compliance;" and,