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M E M O R A N D U M
September 1, 2017
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Ken Baker, AICP – Senior Director of Planning & Development Services
Subject: Amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483-Q
Action
Requested: Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the proposed
Ordinance No. 483-Q.
Background
Information: The purpose of this item is to consider amending Article V, Section
5.06.B.2.d. regarding exemptions to sidewalk requirements and Section
5.06.C.1 regarding specif ications for sidewalk widths.
The Subdivision Ordinance requires sidewalks where subdivision platting
is required. Currently, single lot residential subdivisions are exempt
unless sidewalks exist on both sides of the lot or the lot is within 1,500
feet of a school and on the same side of the street. Additionally, the
minimum required width of a sidewalk is 4 feet. The Southlake 2030
Mobility Plan included a Tier 1 recommendation to remove the
exemptions and to set the minimum width at 5 feet. The proposed
amendment addresses both.
ARTICLE V, SECTION 5.06.
B.2.D, EXEMPTIONS
Exemptions: A residential lot that is platted as a single lot of record is
exempt from this requirement unless:
i. Sidewalks are existing on both sides of the lot; or
ii. The lot is located within 1,500 feet of a public or private school
and is on the same side of the street.
C.1 SIDEWALK SIZE AND LOCATION
Sidewalk Size and Locations: All sidewalks shall be at least four five feet
wide or in conformance with the Trail System Master Plan, whichever is
greater, and shall be located between the curb or grade line of the public
street and the ROW line or public access easement if approved by the
city, no closer than two (2) feet to the curb or grade line. The City
Engineer or Building Official may alter alignment so that the sidewalk
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meanders within the area between the curb and right-of-way line.
Where a hardship or difficulty exists, the City Council has authority under
Article IX, Section 9.01 to grant modification or variance to the regulation.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: This item was presented to the 2035 Corridor Planning Committee on
August 31, 2017. There were no comments or recommendations from the
Committee members.
A SPIN meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2017.
A Public Hearing will be held by both P&Z and City Council
Legal Review: This item is under review by the City Attorney.
Link to PowerPoint Presentation