Section 148-41 SIDEWALKS.

A. For subdivisions where the average lot size is less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet and lot width is less than seventy-five (75) feet, sidewalks shall be required on both sides of all public streets within the subdivision and on the side of each street touching the subdivision, unless other provisions have been made and approved by the town for an alternative system of pedestrian walkways. For all other residential subdivisions, an approved system of pedestrian pathways shall be provided. Public sidewalks shall be required for all commercial developments and multifamily residential developments. Public sidewalks may be required by the town for industrial lots.

B. All sidewalks and walkways shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in width. Where sidewalks abut a curbline with adjoining ninety-degree-angle parking, the sidewalks shall have a minimum width of five (5) feet.

C. Sidewalks shall normally be parallel to the street. Nonparallel sidewalks and/or walkways may be approved by the town in order to preserve topographical or natural features and to provide visual interest.

D. Where pedestrian walkway systems have been approved as an alternative to sidewalks, the walkways may be located away from streets, linking groups of dwelling units with other groups of dwelling units and/or facilities such as parking areas, recreational areas and activity centers. In reviewing the location of alternative walkway systems, the town shall consider safety, practical accessibility and aesthetics.

F. All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with town standards and specifications and shall conform to the requirements of Section 15.1-381, Code of Virginia, as amended, requiring curb ramps for the handicapped.