HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Revising the Installation Requirements for Sidewalks in Subdivisions ORDINANCE NO. 3765
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SUBSECTION 23.403(14)(a) AS IT NOW
EXISTS AND ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION 23.403(14)(a) FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REVISING THE REQUIREMENTS OF INSTALLATION OF
SIDEWALKS IN SUBDIVISIONS; REPEALING ANY AND ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Subsection 23.403(14)(a)and enacting a new Subsection 23.403(14)(a)as follows:
"(14) Sidewalks and Walkways:
(a) Sidewalks and walkways shall be designed to provide convenient access
to all properties and shall connect to the City-wide sidewalk system. A minimum of a four-foot wide
concrete sidewalk shall be installed in the public right-of-way along each side of any street within
residentially and commercially zoned areas and along at least one side of any street within industrially
zoned areas. Such a sidewalk shall connect with any sidewalk within the area to be subdivided and
with any existing or proposed sidewalk in any adjacent area. Any required sidewalk shall be
constructed of concrete and be at least four feet wide.
(i) A deferment for the installation of sidewalks may be granted by
the City Council when topographic conditions exist that make the sidewalk installation difficult or
when the installation of the sidewalk is premature. Where the installation of a sidewalk is deferred
by the City Council,an agreement will be executed between the property owner/developer and the City
of Ames that will ensure the future installation of the sidewalk. The deferment agreement will be
accompanied by a cash escrow,letter of credit,or other form of acceptable financial security to cover
the cost of the installation of the sidewalk."
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
as set out in Section 1.9 of this Code.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict,if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 11 th day of May 2004.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tede co,Mayor
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