Sidewalk areas.

Omaha Municipal Code § 55-924

in effect

Sec. 55-924. - Sidewalk areas. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide and/or improve pedestrian aspects of the public right-of-way in a manner that complements adjacent land use and vehicular contexts. (b) General standard. All lots and development sites adjoining public or private streets shall incorporate the minimum standards for sidewalks and landscaping of this section. (c) Definitions. For the purposes of Table 55-924, the following definitions apply. (1) Total streetscaping width. The total streetscaping width shall be defined as the non-vehicular portion of a right-of-way between the street curb and the adjoining property line/baseline and generally includes landscaping, sidewalk paving and other pedestrian features such as, building access, bicycle and transit facilities. Minimum widths for landscaping and pavement features within this area shall be those cited in Table 55-924 at the end of this section. (2) Building frontage. A building frontage shall be defined as a building facade that is adjacent to a street and conforming to frontage Type A or B pursuant to section 55-925. (3) Other frontage. Other frontage types include landscaping, parking lots, retaining walls, unbuilt portions of the development site, out lots or similar features not including a building frontage. (d) Minimum right-of-way. The minimum right-of-way for total streetscaping width shall be created by means of a proper dedication for development or redevelopment sites where insufficient existing right-of-way is provided. In lieu of proper dedication, the required minimum street scaping width may be including in a public access easement upon approval of the directors of planning and public works. (e) Adjustments to sidewalk areas. The following adjustments to minimum widths per Table 55-924 may be allowed upon approval by the directors of planning and public works. (1) General. The location or geometry of paved sidewalks or landscaping may be adjusted within the sidewalk area to accommodate unusual street geometry, obstructions, site grade or to achieve design coordination, provided that the total streetscaping width is not less than the minimum required. (2) Low activity areas. In areas of low pedestrian activity, the minimum paved sidewalk width may be reduced to no less than five feet. (3) Residential use districts. In residential use districts, the minimum paved sidewalk width may be reduced to no less than five feet. (4) Cumulative widths. The minimum paved sidewalk width pursuant to Table 55-924 may be divided into two or more individual widths placed apart from one another provided that the cumulative width is not less than the minimum required. (f) Minimum clear travel. The paved sidewalk width shall accommodate required streetscape elements and activities but in no case shall the minimum clear sidewalk path of travel be less than five feet. (g) Design standards. The following design standards shall apply to all sidewalk areas that include adjacent on-street parking. Standards may be accessed from the public works department. (1) Sidewalks and curb extensions. Refer to standard plate 505-01 for city standards pertaining to sidewalk and curb extensions. (2) Tree planters. Refer to standard plate and 505-02 for city standards pertaining to street tree planters. (h) Street trees. The curbside landscape area shall be planted with overstory shade trees with no less than a 2.0-inch caliper at intervals of not more than 40 feet on center in accordance with city standards unless approved otherwise by the directors of planning and public works. (i) Relocation of trees. Street trees may be relocated as approved by the directors of planning and public works, if the required placement conflicts with clearance standards such as those for utilities, vehicle clear zones, sight lines or other requirements as determined by the authorities having jurisdiction. TABLE 55-924—SIDEWALK AREA MINIMUM WIDTHS Minimum dimensions for sidewalk and landscaping based on zoning district and frontage type. | Min. Curbside Landscape | Min. Paved Sidewalk | Min. Landscape Behind Sidewalk | Min. Total Streetscaping Width Sidewalk areas with adjacent on-street parking TOD/ACI/MU Building Frontage | 8 ft. | 10 ft. | 0 ft. | 18 ft. Other frontage | 8 ft. | 7 ft. | 3 ft. | 18 ft. Sidewalk areas without adjacent on-street parking TOD/ACI Building Frontage | 9 ft. | 7 ft. | 2 ft. | 18 ft. Other frontage | 9 ft. | 7 ft. | 2 ft. | 18 ft. MU Building Frontage | 10 ft. | 5 ft. | 3 ft. | 18 ft. Other frontage | 9 ft. | 5 ft. | 0 ft. | 14 ft. (Ord. No. 37810, § 8, 8-14-07; Ord. No. 38677, § 1, 3-16-10; Ord. No. 38907, § 2, 12-21-10; Ord. No. 39358, § 5, 6-19-12; Ord. No. 40303, § 1, 3-31-15; Ord. No. 42341, § 13, 10-27-20; Ord. No. 44722, § 1, 7-14-26)

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