The purpose of this chapter is to require a continuous unobstructed
pathway, trail, and sidewalk network to provide for pedestrians and
bicyclists throughout the community. The provisions must be addressed
as part of any site development or design review entitlement request
and apply to on-site and off-site pathway, trail, and sidewalk systems.
All new development shall include sidewalks, accessible to the
public along both sides of all streets.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
The pedestrian path system shall be designed to provide the
pedestrian safe passage throughout the project area. Adherence to
all of the following provisions will create maximum safe connectivity
for pedestrians:
A.
A continuous
path which connects the primary entrances of the structure(s) on the
site.
B.
Clear
and continuous paths from every primary building entrance to all transit
stops and crosswalks directly adjoining the site.
C.
A clear
and continuous path that connects the main pedestrian access point
to the site with the main entrance of the primary use structure on
site.
D.
Pedestrian
pathways from the building to adjacent streets at a ratio of one for
each vehicle entrance on site. For example, if there are two driveways
into the site, two sidewalk entries that connect to the building's
primary entrance are required. Entrances designed primarily for service
and delivery vehicles are not included in this ratio.
E.
Drive
aisles leading to main entrances with a walking path on at least one
side.
F.
Connectivity
to adjoining property, including special pedestrian paths/connections
between adjoining lots where those uses are compatible.
G.
Perimeter
pathways around each building in nonresidential districts, with the
following requirements:
1.
Building
perimeter pathways shall comply with ADA requirements as outlined
in the building code.
2.
A
continuous building perimeter path interconnecting all entrances and
exits of a building.
3.
If
parking area is proposed along the building facade within 15 feet
from a building wall, a building perimeter path must be provided along
the full length of the row of parking spaces facing the building.
H.
Pedestrian
connections required through site barriers. Where a berm, landscaping,
fencing, or another physical barrier creates a site frontage impenetrable
to pedestrians and bicyclists, there shall be no less than one point
of access to a pedestrian pathway for every 100 feet of street frontage.
I.
Pedestrian
connections required through parking areas, as follows:
1.
No
parking space shall be located farther than 130 feet from a designated
pedestrian pathway.
2.
Where
parking areas are located between a public right-of-way and a primary
entrance into a site's primary use structure, a continuous and well-designated
pedestrian path shall be provided through the parking area that connects
the public right-of-way and said entrance.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
All residential development within the Equestrian Overlay Zone
as designated by the general plan shall require the following:
A.
Local
feeder trail easements for equestrian purposes are to provide access
to the rear of all lots.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
