[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Plattekill 10-7-1998. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 90.
Zoning — See Ch. 110, § 57.1.
A. 
To help assure that sidewalks constructed on adjacent properties are properly aligned, and to maintain minimum setbacks suggested by New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the front edge of new sidewalks should be placed no less than eight feet from the edge of the traveled lane (white line).
B. 
To assure that sidewalks on adjacent properties are set flush (match in grade and alignment) the site plan applicant shall analyze existing conditions no less than 20 feet beyond the applicant's property line (along the frontage of adjacent parcels) and utilize this information when establishing the placement and elevation of sidewalks along the applicant's frontage.
Construction requirements for sidewalks shall be as follows:
A. 
Minimum width: five feet zero inches.
B. 
Grades/cross-slopes: to meet Americans with Disabilities Act.
C. 
Construction details: to meet NYSDOT "Standard Details."
D. 
Elevation: shall be in compliance with NYSDOT requirements.
Generally, drainage shall be directed away from the New York State right-of-way, wherever practicable. In instances where this cannot be achieved, any and all NYSDOT requirements to address such drainage impacts shall be met. Such improvements may include curbing, if specified by the NYSDOT. Any such drainage improvements mandated by the NYSDOT shall be subject to review and acceptance by the Planning Board.