Width, location of walks.

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-28-10

in effect

Sec. 12-28-10. - Width, location of walks. A. All walks shall not be less than five feet wide, unless otherwise especially provided in the permit or by this section. B. The normal location of walks shall be such that the edge of the walk farthest from the curb shall be on the property line. At the discretion of the city engineer, the normal location of walks may be varied within the city's right-of-way. In the event a walk is located adjacent to the back edge of the curb, the width of such walk shall not be less than six feet as measured from the back edge of the curb, subject to the exception hereinafter noted, so as to avoid interference by poles, fire plugs, meters or any such obstruction capable of preventing free passage along such walk. Should the city not have sufficient right-of-way for a walk to be not less than six feet wide, where such walk is adjacent to the curb, then in such event, the walk shall be full width, from the back edge of the curb to the property line. C. Sidewalks installed on residential minor streets, culs-de-sac, and loop streets shall not be less than four feet wide and normally placed adjacent to the property line. Those sidewalks placed adjacent to the curb shall not be less than six feet wide. D. Sidewalks may be installed behind the property line (on private property) if an appropriate pedestrian/sidewalk/utility easement has been granted as part of an approved final plat of a subdivision. In such cases, sidewalks shall not be less than four feet in width and normally located with the edge of the walk farthest from the curb against the easement line located farthest from the curb. Sidewalks located adjacent to the curb shall have a width of not less than six feet. (Code 1967, § 36-127; Code 1985, § 34-171; Ord. No. 894, § 1, 4-6-1971; Ord. No. 3590, § 1(15), 9-2-1986)

Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12-28SICOMA_S12-28-10WILOWAFetched: 10/28/2026