Section 19.2-? (Sidewalks)

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• Grade separated pedestrian facilities

  No grade separated pedestrian facilities shall be required on existing or proposed roads unless required otherwise by zoning. Grade separated pedestrian facilities will be allowed on all new road construction located within a proposed subdivision or site plan when criteria are met.

• Minimum sidewalk width5 ft

  All sidewalks that qualify for VDOT maintenance shall be constructed of concrete, with a minimum five-foot width in accordance with VDOT specifications.

• Private sidewalk maintenance

  Privately maintained sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete, with a minimum five-foot width... establishment of a corporate homeowners' association (HOA) or property owners' association (POA) which has accepted the obligation to maintain the sidewalks.

• Shared use path width10 ft

  Shared use paths constructed of asphalt with a minimum width of 10 feet, or as otherwise approved by VDOT, shall be allowed in lieu of concrete sidewalks.

• Sidewalk location

  Sidewalks shall be provided on at least one side of all local roads in SC Base and Option 1 and on both sides of all local roads in SC Option 2, SU, TR, UR, AR, MU, and CC Option 2.

• Sidewalk to public facilities

  Sidewalks shall be provided between residential roads and appropriate public facilities (such as a park or library) within 1,000 feet.