§ 3.08.00. Sidewalks.

Design and Construction Standards. Design and construction of sidewalks and other footpaths shall conform to all applicable engineering requirements adopted by Hardee County, including provisions for access by physically handicapped persons.

(A)

New subdivisions abutting Principal and Minor Arterials and Major Rural Collectors shall provide sidewalks adjacent to such roadways. Location of sidewalks shall be consistent with planned roadway improvements. Sidewalk construction shall be exempt in F-R and A-1 zoning districts. Developments of one acre or more in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and PUD overlay zoning districts may request the sidewalk requirements to be paid in lieu of construction. The Board of County Commissioners may at the time of Subdivision Plat approval, approve payment in lieu of construction. The fee shall be based on calculated costs of construction and approved by the Director of Public Works prior to Board action.

(B)

Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all residential streets where the average lot width at the street is less than 150 feet, except as otherwise exempted.

(C)

Where a proposed development includes improvements or new construction of Collector or Arterial facilities, facility designs shall include provision for sidewalks and footpaths within the right-of-way.

(D)

Residential developments adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of commercial, office, service, schools or recreation activities shall provide pedestrian and bicycle access from the development to the activity center.

(E)

Sidewalks shall be of concrete construction, a minimum of 5 feet in width and 4 inches in thickness.

(F)

Pedestrian-ways or crosswalks, not less than 10 feet wide with a sidewalk meeting the requirements of this Section, may be required to be placed in the center of blocks more than 800 feet long where deemed necessary to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities.