§ 440-35. Sidewalks.

A. 

Public sidewalks.

(1) 

Public sidewalks are required and shall be installed by the developer for all developments regardless of the district in which the development is situated.

(2) 

Public sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of the street along the entire perimeter of the development site which abuts dedicated public street rights-of-way.

(3) 

The Commission may grant a temporary sidewalk waiver for any development. The Commission may only grant any such waiver until sidewalks are constructed on adjacent properties or adjacent properties have been developed or redeveloped, and further provided that the applicant has demonstrated just cause and posted an appropriate performance bond.

(4) 

The Commission may grant a permanent sidewalk waiver for any industrial development only. The Commission may grant such a waiver for one or both sides of the street, depending upon the Commission's evaluation of current and projected pedestrian needs.

B. 

Private walkways. For all developments other than single- or two-family developments, walkways shall be installed and maintained along at least one side of all off-street parking areas, entrance driveways and private roadways, providing for safe, pleasant and efficient pedestrian passage and circulation between parking stalls and entrances to structures.

C. 

Handicapped access. At least one means of access to all public and commercial buildings shall be provided to accommodate handicapped individuals. Ramp gradient, railings and surface materials and maintenance shall comply with applicable requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

D. 

Public sidewalk standards. Public sidewalks and curbing in any public right-of-way are to be constructed in accordance with standards established in the Munhall Standards for Construction.

E. 

Private walkway standards. Private walkways shall be constructed of concrete, precast blocks, terrazzo (textured surface only), brick, flagstone, rubblestone, blackstone or other Borough-approved material(s).