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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 117-330, ADOPTING A POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF SIDEWALKS ON ALL NEW COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS HAVING 5 OR MORE UNITS, WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
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WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro desires to encourage orderly development and provide clarity within the existing code of ordinances regarding sidewalk requirements.
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro Code of Ordinances currently gives the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission authority to require sidewalks on multi-family projects of 5 or more units, and allows the discretion to require sidewalks to be installed on new commercial uses, with no defined policies or consistent enforcement.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that:
SECTION ONE: Section 117-330, Sidewalks shall be amended as follows:
Sidewalks Required:
(a) Multi-family and Commercial Development. Sidewalks shall be required for all multi-family developments that contain five (5) units or more, and for commercial developments.
(b) Construction Standards. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable City standards and specifications, and with all applicable ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. If detached and set back at least five feet (5') from the back of the curb, such sidewalks shall have a minimum width of four feet (4'). If attached to the curb or located closer than five feet (5') to the curb, such sidewalks shall have a minimum width of five feet (5').
(c) Timing of Installation. Required sidewalks shall be installed prior to occupancy of any structure.
(d) The requirements of this section shall not apply to construction of accessory buildings.
(e) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any building described in subsection (a) if the building plans provide for construction of a sidewalk along an arterial or collector street unless ...
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