[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Stratford 2-8-2010 by Ord. No.
09-16. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Town has through coordinated planning, public hearings and
community involvement determined that a linear walkway, biking and
hiking trail should be established throughout Town. The proposed trail,
as adopted by the Stratford Planning Commission, traverses the Town
from the beach areas to Roosevelt Forest.
For all designated greenway areas, sidewalk, walkway, on-road
improvements, and trail systems sufficient to serve both existing
and projected pedestrian and bicyclists use of the existing and projected
greenway shall be reflected in all site and subdivision plans and
shall be incorporated into all public works projects, including street
improvements and improvements to public parks, schools and public
transportation. Such systems may include either conventional sidewalks
along street rights-of-way, wide outside travel lanes or bike lanes
on roadways, or walkways and trails in alternative locations as appropriate.
Design, location, dimensions, dedications, easements, and reservations
shall conform to applicable Town policies and plans for sidewalks,
bicycle routes and trails.
A.
Location. Unless an alternative walkway is approved, conventional
sidewalks within the area designated for the future expansion of the
greenway shall be located as follows:
(1)
On both sides of major and minor thoroughfares (as defined by the
adopted thoroughfare plan) except on freeways;
(2)
On one side of collector streets and nonresidential streets with
existing or projected traffic of 2,000 or more vehicles per day;
(3)
On one side of residential streets of all types that are not cul-de-sacs;
(4)
On one or both sides of local streets in nonresidential areas where
review indicates that sidewalks are, or will be, needed to accommodate
pedestrian traffic.
B.
If a conflict exists between these standards and the provisions of
any other ordinance, then the stricter requirements shall apply. When
the approving body determines that the construction of a conventional
sidewalk or alternative walkway is not feasible due to special circumstances,
including, but not limited to, impending road widening, significant
street trees, severe roadside conditions, or limited pedestrian volumes;
the approving body may require either: payment in lieu of sidewalk
construction; or a combination of sidewalk and/or alternative walkways
and/or payment-in-lieu funds. In general, sidewalks shall be five
feet in width and shall be constructed of concrete. Alternate dimensions
and materials may be approved by the Engineering Department.
C.
Either wide outside travel lanes or bicycle lanes shall be a part
of any road improvements made on roadways which are located along
the greenway.
