§ 38-21. Sidewalk construction.

(a)

Sidewalks shall be provided on all streets in areas zoned for one- or two-family residential development and on all streets designated on the adopted master thoroughfare plan. The city may require sidewalks in other locations. All required sidewalks shall be constructed by the builder at the time the lot is developed.

(b)

If, at the time the property is developed, it is determined to be unfeasible to construct the sidewalks as required, the builder shall pay into escrow the estimated cost of said sidewalk. The amount of escrow shall be as determined by the city engineer or his designated representative, and shall be payable prior to construction of any buildings or other improvements. Where in its judgment, the public convenience and welfare will be substantially served and the appropriate use of the neighboring property will not be substantially injured, upon recommendation by the city planning and zoning commission, the city council may, in specific cases, at a regular meeting of the city council, and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, authorize special exceptions to these regulations in order to permit reasonable development and improvement of property where the literal enforcement of these regulations would result in an unnecessary hardship.

(Code 1982, § 24-17; Ord. No. 85-21, § 1, 4-1-1985)