§ 3.5. Sidewalks.

a.

Pedestrian concrete walkways (sidewalks) not less than four feet (4') wide shall be required within a residential subdivision on both sides of local residential and collector streets, and sidewalks not less than five feet (5') wide shall be provided within all nonresidential developments and along all perimeter arterials, for both residential and nonresidential developments, as set forth in the City of Terrell's TCSS. Root barriers may be required underneath, and along with the construction of, all public sidewalks per the City's TCSS, particularly in locations where trees are (or will be) in close proximity to the sidewalk. Barrier-free ramps shall be constructed at all street intersections and at any other locations deemed appropriate by the City due to anticipated pedestrian travel patterns. Sidewalks along local residential streets (except in the Agricultural District) shall be constructed within the five (5') feet wide pedestrian access/private franchise utility easement located just outside the street right-of-way; however, the sidewalk may be allowed to meander back and forth across the right-of-way line as long as no portion of the sidewalk is closer than five (5') feet from the back of curb. (See Alternate Street Sections - TCSS) In certain instances, the City Council may, at its sole discretion, approve placement of the sidewalk adjacent or closer than five feet (5') to the curb provided that such placement benefits the general public by allowing more space for landscaping, such as for street trees, screening shrubs, and decorative walls and fences, and provided that the width is increased to a minimum of five feet (5') of sidewalk pavement or to such a width as may be needed in the interest of public safety.

b.

All sidewalks along a perimeter roadway or arterial are considered part of the overall development's required public improvements and shall be installed prior to acceptance of the subdivision by the City and prior to final plat approval, unless surety is provided, per Section 6 [Article VI]. In any event, a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued for any lot within the subdivision until the required sidewalks are in place or appropriate surety is provided.

The cost and provision of any perimeter sidewalks, such as along major thoroughfares, may be escrowed as a part of a developers agreement, if approved by the City Council. The City has the right, but not the obligation, to refuse escrow and to require paving of the sidewalks if, in its sole opinion, immediate provision of the sidewalks is necessary for safe pedestrian circulation or if it would otherwise protect the public health, safety, convenience or welfare.