Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones
Section 17C.111.410 Sidewalks
- Purpose.
To provide continuous, safe, and consistent pedestrian system with connectivity to the street right-of-way and the neighborhood.
Sidewalk Implementation.
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- Sidewalks shall have the minimum dimension of five feet, even if part of the width is located on private property. This dimension shall be applied to the clear, unobstructed pathway between the planting zone for street trees per SMC 17C.200.050 and building facades or parking lot screening. (R)
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- Sidewalks shall be continuous, without gaps between developments. (R)
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- Unless otherwise required or where larger plaza areas are provided, sidewalk paving materials shall be consistent with the street frontage improvements of adjacent developments. (P)
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- Sidewalks within the public right-of-way shall be concrete, two-foot grid, standard sidewalk color and float finish. (R)
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- Pervious concrete may be used in the design and construction of sidewalks, where feasible.
Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
ORD C36459 Section 16
