HomeMy WebLinkAbout1831 Amending City Code Chapter 400 Related to Sidewalks BILL NO: 2022-008 ORDINANCE NO: /573-/
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 400 RELATED TO SIDEWALKS.
WHEREAS, after due public notice in the manner prescribed by law, the Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing, and rendered a report to the Board of Aldermen recommending that
Chapter 400 of the UDO be amended as it relates to sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, after due public notice in the manner prescribed by law, the Board of Aldermen held
a public hearing to consider the proposed amendment to the UDO; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen has determined that it is in the best interest of the City that
the proposed amendments to Chapter 400 of the UDO be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN FOR THE CITY
OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, as follows:
SECTION 1 — ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT. Section 400.830 E of the City Code of the City of
Riverside, Missouri is hereby added to read as follows (language to be added is underlined; language to
be deleted contains a strikethrough):
Section 400.830 E Sidewalks. A concrete sidewalk located within the right of way, or an appropriate
de sacs and connect to sidewalks along streets in order to create a continuous pedestrian network.
access at all intersections. A median strip of grassed or landscaped area at least five (5) feet wide shall
separate all sidewalks from adjacent curbs. Sidewalks shall be constructed prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. Crosswalks shall be required to provide safe and convenient access across
streets.
1. Requirement
a. Residential Development
(1) Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all public streets.
(2) Sidewalks shall be installed in the right-of-way, one (1) foot from the
property line adjacent to the street, and along the street frontage of all lots.
(3) Sidewalks along private streets shall be determined as part of preliminary
plat review.
b. Commercial Development
(1) Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all public streets.
(2) Sidewalks shall be installed in the right-of-way, one (1) foot from the
property line adjacent to the street, and along the street frontage of all lots.
(3) Sidewalks shall be provided along one side of access drives and shall connect
to sidewalks along all public streets adjacent to the development.
c. Industrial Development
(1) Sidewalks shall be installed on one side of all public streets.
(2) Sidewalks shall be installed in the right-of-way, one (1) foot from the
property line adjacent to the street, and along the street frontage of all lots.
(3) Sidewalks shall be provided along one side of access drives and shall connect
to sidewalks along all public streets adjacent to the development. If the
sidewalk is on the other side of the street from the development, a crosswalk
shall be provided as well.
2. Installation
a. Residential Development
(1) Sidewalks on an individual lot shall be installed along all public streets
adjacent to the lot prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the
structure on the lot.
(2) Sidewalks in common areas shall be installed at the time public
improvements are installed.
(3) Sidewalks along local roads adjacent to land not included in the subdivision
phase shall be installed at the time public improvements are installed.
(4) Sidewalks along arterial or collector streets shall be installed at the time
public improvements are installed.
(5) The owner of any undeveloped lot within the subdivision or subdivision
phase shall be required to construct a sidewalk on that lot when 66% or
more of the lots on the same side of the street in the same block already
have a sidewalk constructed and:
(a) it has been five (5) years from the effective date of this Section for those
subdivisions or subdivision phase for which a final plat was approved as
of the effective date of this Code; or
(b) it has been three (3) years from the date the first Certificate of
Occupancy was issued in the subdivision or subdivision phase for those
final plats approved after the effective date of this Code.
(6) If a sidewalk is required on an undeveloped corner lot, it must be installed
along all public street frontages.
(7) Should any sidewalk not be completed within the required time period, the
City may, after holding a public hearing, proceed with constructing the
sidewalk and levy a special assessment against the property owner for the
costs thereof.
(8) Any final plat approved after the effective date of this Section shall include a
note on the plat that includes the language stated in Section 400.830E2a5.
(9) After holding a public hearing, the Board of Aldermen shall consider the
following factors in its deliberation to determine if the City is to install a
sidewalk on an undeveloped lot and levy a special assessment against the
property owner for the costs thereof:
(a) Whether the sidewalk segment is necessary to create a continuous
sidewalk from the subdivision to a school.
(b) Whether the sidewalk segment is necessary to create a continuous
sidewalk from the subdivision to a sidewalk or trail on an arterial street.
(c) Whether installation of the sidewalk segment eliminates a safety
concern.
(d) The percentage of the developed lots (degree of completion) in the
subdivision or subdivision phase is high enough to warrant the
installation of the sidewalk segment.
(e) The likelihood that the lot would be developed within the next year.
(f) Whether the sidewalk segment is necessary to create a continuous
sidewalk to a park or subdivision amenity such as a pool.
(g) Whether the sidewalk segment is necessary to create a continuous
sidewalk between subdivisions.
(h) Whether the sidewalk was required under a previously adopted City Code
provision.
b. Commercial and Industrial Development
(1) All required sidewalks shall be installed upon the lot under development
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any building upon the
lot.
c. Sidewalk Width
(1) All sidewalks shall be at least five{5) feet in width.
d. Construction Standards
(1) All sidewalks shall be constructed according to KCAPWA standards.
SECTION 2 — EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the
date of its passage and approval.
BE IT REMBERED that the above was read two times by heading only, PASSED AND APPROVED
by a majority of the Board of Aldermen and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Riverside this 15tn
day of March 2022.
yor Kathleen L. ose
ATTEST:
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Robin Kincai , City Clerk
CITY OF City of Riverside
RIVERSIDE Staff Analysis Report
MISSOURI
Upstream from ordinary. Case Number PC22-03, Chapter 400: Unified
Development Ordinance regarding Sidewalk
General Information
Applicant: City of Riverside
Requested Action: Amend Riverside Municipal Code Section 400.380 E Sidewalks
Action: Recommendation by the Planning Commission to the Board of Aldermen.
Application Overview: The city is requesting the following amendment to the Unified
Development Ordinance regarding sidewalks. The existing language and proposed changes are
attached in Exhibit A. Staff is requesting this change to help clarify the expectations for new
developments within the city.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed adoption of the Amendment to
Chapter 400.830 E of the Unified Development Ordinance.
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