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 Waxahachie
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix C. SUBDIVISIONS
 III. - SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS

  § 3.5. Sidewalks.  

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  • a.

    Pedestrian concrete sidewalks not less than five feet (5') wide shall be provided within all residential subdivisions and sidewalks not less than six feet (6') shall be provided within all non-residential developments. Sidewalks not less than eight feet (8') wide shall be provided along all perimeter roadways (residential and non-residential) as set forth in the City of Waxahachie C&D Manual. Sidewalks shall be constructed within the street right-of-way, two and one-half feet (2.5') away from the right of way line and at least four feet (4') away from the street curb, and in accordance with the C &D Manual. Sidewalks shall be installed before the final building inspection by the City. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the sidewalk is in place. Sidewalks along perimeter streets shall be installed prior to subdivision acceptance.

    b.

    The cost and provision of any perimeter sidewalks (i.e., along major thoroughfares) may be escrowed as a part of a developers agreement, if approved by the City Manager. The City has the right, but not the obligation, to refuse escrow and to require paving of the sidewalks if, in its sole opinion, immediate provision of the sidewalks is necessary for safe pedestrian circulation or if it would otherwise protect the public health, safety or welfare.

    c.

    Sidewalks, barrier-free ramps and pedestrian crosswalks shall be provided and designed in accordance with ADA requirements.

    d.

    For subdivisions with all lots thirty-six thousand (36,000) square feet in area and larger, sidewalks are not required on residential (i.e., local) streets only. However, sidewalks shall be required on collector and larger-sized streets, and on any residential/local street(s) the City deems necessary in the interest of public safety. For example, a street that will serve as a primary route for children to walk or bicycle to a neighborhood park or school shall be required to have sidewalks on one or both sides, as the City deems appropriate.

( Ord. No. 2750, 7-7-14 )