(A) The Planning Commission may require sidewalks as a condition of site plan approval where deemed necessary to facilitate safe pedestrian and non-motorized travel.
(B) Sidewalks shall be subject to the following regulations.
(1) Location and width. Required sidewalks shall be five feet in width and shall be located one foot off the property line in the road right-of-way, except where the planned right-of-way is greater in width than the existing right-of-way, in which case the sidewalk shall be located one foot inside the planned right-of-way. The Planning Commission may modify this requirement in consideration of the location of utilities, existing landscaping or other site improvements.
(2) Design standards. Sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete in accordance with established engineering standards for the township.
(3) Alignment with adjacent sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be aligned horizontally and vertically with existing sidewalks on adjacent properties. The Planning Commission may modify this requirement if existing adjacent sidewalks are not constructed in conformance with the standards set forth herein.
(4) Signage. The Planning Commission may require installation of signage for the purposes of safety where it is necessary to separate vehicular traffic from pedestrian and bicycle traffic, or where it is necessary to alert vehicular traffic of the presence of the sidewalks.
(5) Maintenance. The owner of the property which fronts on the sidewalk shall be responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk, including patching cracked or deteriorated pavement, snow removal, and removal of glass and other debris. The property owner shall be liable for damages in the event that a person is injured while using a sidewalk that the property owner has not properly maintained.
(6) Permits. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or developer to secure any required permits from the Ingham County Road Commission or Michigan Department of Transportation to allow sidewalk construction in the road right-of-way.
(Ord., § 2.17, passed - -)
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