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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.111
Section 17C.111.340
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones

Section 17C.111.340 Pedestrian Connectivity
  1. Purpose.

To ensure that all buildings within a development have adequate access to public rights of way and municipal services.

  1. Applicability.

The following standards apply to all buildings within a development.

  1. Pedestrian Connectivity Implementation.
  1. Public Right-of-Way Access.

At least one walking connection is required between each building and the sidewalk. For each ground-floor unit with a separate entry, separate walking connections are required for each ground-floor unit. Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. (R)

  1. Garbage and Recycling Areas.

At least one walking connection is required between each unit and its designated garbage and recycling area. Driveways and parking access aisles may be used to meet this requirement. (R)

Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 16