[Ord. No. 16-019 §1, 5-2-2016]
For the purpose of interpreting this Article and the Sections
contained herein, certain terms are defined as follows:
An element of the off-street pedestrian system similar to
a sidewalk which may or may not be located within a public or private
street right-of-way. A connector trail provides pedestrian access
between adjacent streets, residential developments, shopping or employment
centers, parks, schools or other public facilities.
[Ord. No. 23-073, 11-6-2023]
A multi-use path which accommodates a variety of non-motorized
transportation options such as walking, cycling, skating, jogging,
etc. Linear park trails are an element of the greenway system and
can be utilized for recreational purposes and as part of the off-street
transportation network.
[Ord. No. 16-019 §1, 5-2-2016; Ord.
No. 23-073, 11-6-2023]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of these requirements is to provide for the
continuation of planned linear park trails and connectors necessary
to access the linear park trail system, with the goal to provide connectivity
throughout the City. Linear park trails provide options for recreation
and non-motorized travel between where citizens live, shop, work,
learn, and participate in recreation.
B.
Linear Park Trail And Connector Trail Required When.
1.
Linear Park Trail. A linear park trail shall be required to
be constructed and dedicated in an easement by the developer where
a linear park trail is identified by the City of Ozark Comprehensive
Plan or the Ozark Trails Master Plan. These documents shall be maintained
in the office of the Director of Planning and Development and/or incorporated
into said Comprehensive Plan, as said exhibit may be amended from
time to time.
2.
Connector Trail. A connector trail shall be required to be constructed
and dedicated in an easement on the subdivided property by the developer
where there is a linear park trail on the property to be subdivided
or the immediately adjacent property.
C.
Requirements For Construction And Dedication.
1.
Linear Park Trail. The easement for a linear park trail shall have
a minimum width of thirty (30) feet. A linear park trail shall be
constructed at a minimum of ten (10) feet wide and shall be constructed
to the standards for the design of sidewalks as set forth within the
City of Ozark Design Standards for Public Improvements. Alternative
easement and trail widths may be considered by the Public Works Director
due to site constraints. Easements for linear park trails shall generally
follow the alignment identified in the Ozark Trails Master Plan and/or
be located within the property to be subdivided in such a manner that
the easements align with previously established easements on adjacent
properties.
2.
Connector Trail. The easement for a connector trail shall have
a minimum width of thirty (30) feet. A connector trail shall be constructed
at a minimum of ten (10) feet wide and shall be constructed to the
standards for the design of sidewalks as set forth within the City
of Ozark Design Standards for Public Improvements. Alternative easement
and trail widths may be considered by the Public Works Director due
to site constraints. The connector trail must connect a sidewalk within
street right-of-way located on the property to be subdivided to either:
a.
The linear park trail if the linear park trail is located either
on the developer’s property or abuts the proposed subdivision
on the adjoining property;
b.
A public sidewalk on adjacent properties with a linear park trail;
or
c.
Alternative connections may be considered by the Public Works
Director.
3.
Easements for linear park trails and connector trails shall
be required to be dedicated on the preliminary plat or an administrative
replat subdivision. All said easements shall allow free and unimpeded
pedestrian access to both residents and non-residents of the subdivision.
All said easements are encouraged to be located on other types of
easements provided the easements permit trails.
4.
All linear park trails and connector trails shall be constructed.
D.
Alternative Recommendations. The Director of Planning and Development
shall make a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission
regarding alternatives to requiring a neighborhood linear park connector
where a connector is not feasible due to physical or natural barriers
or where it creates an unsafe public use.
