§ 905.071 — Shared-use path specifications—Grade

905.071 - Shared-use path specifications—Grade.

(a) Shared-use paths shall be constructed so as to conform with the specified locations, lines, grades, and widths on file in the Department and shall generally slope toward the street centerline where practicable. In no case shall these shared-use paths be less than a minimum width of ten (10) feet for all streets having a right-of-way width of thirty-five (35) or more feet, and shall be so located that the nearest edge of sidewalk to the back of the curb or edge of pavement along the street shall not be less than three (3) feet, unless otherwise approved by the Director. When a shared-use path is specified, or permitted, to be placed next to a curb in no case shall it be less than a minimum width of eleven (11) feet. (b) Public shared-use paths associated with this chapter shall be constructed within the existing public right-of-way, so as not to encroach upon private property, unless previously approved by the Director. Where the Director has approved the construction of a public shared-use path outside of existing right-of-way, said approval shall be contingent upon the property owner's granting of additional right-of-way or access easement to the city under said shared-use path area. The form of acceptable property rights transfer shall be at the Director's discretion. (c) The line, grade, and cross-slope of shared-use paths shall comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and all regulations and amendments promulgated thereto, and the city's standard construction drawings. No depression or lowering of the level or grade of such shared-use paths shall be recognized or permitted for the purpose of making or constructing a driveway or entrance to private or public property or premises bounding or abutting on such street from the roadway thereof except as permitted by an approved driveway entrance. (d) All shared-use paths constructed, reconstructed, or repaired at an intersection shall include the construction of an Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 compliant curb ramp in accordance with the current CMSC, the city's standard construction drawings, and the rules and regulations associated with this chapter.

(Ord. 1987-2008 Attach. 1 (part); Ord. No. 0128-2009, § 1, 2-9-2009; Ord. No. 1984-2023, § 2, 7-31-2023)