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31-17 SIDEWALKS AND PATHS.

Danville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Danville

31-17.1 Paths.

a. Along Rear or Side Line of Lots . Where paths are established along the rear or side lines of lots, the path shall be entirely within the lot and contiguous to the rear line or side line of the lot, and the path shall be shown in dashed lines.

b. Easements . Easements not less than six (6') feet wide shall be provided for pedestrian paths when required for the public convenience.

c. Surfacing . Pedestrian paths shall be surfaced with the same material of the same thickness specified below for sidewalks and for a width of at least five (5') feet.

31-17.2 Sidewalks.

a. Locations . Portland cement concrete sidewalks shall be provided at the following locations within the subdivision:

  1. Along all thoroughfares;

  2. Along all arterials, collector and minor streets which serve as direct access to schools within one (1) mile of an existing school or school site approved by the local School Board. The one (1) mile distance shall be measured along the shortest pedestrian route available or planned, measured from the closest boundary of the school site and subdivision;

  3. Along all streets wherein the area is zoned R-12 or in land use districts having a higher density;

  4. Along all streets within any portion of a subdivision zoned for multiple family, business, or commercial land uses.

b. Width and Thickness . Sidewalks shall be at least four (4') feet wide, exclusive of curbs, and not less than three and five-eighths (3 5/8") inches thick.

c. Obstruction Restriction . Sidewalks less than six (6') feet in width shall not be obstructed by utility installations, mailboxes or by planting.

d. Relationship to Curbs . Sidewalks adjacent to curbs shall be monolithic with curb if curbs did not exist prior to commencement of work included under the subdivision agreement. Sidewalks shall be adjacent to curbs unless the conditions of approval of the tentative map provide otherwise.

e. Relationship to Right-of-Way . Sidewalks shall be fully within the street right-of-way.

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▸ Contents — Danville Zoning Code
Danville Zoning Code
  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Part 1 — GENERAL
  7. Part 2 — CARDROOM LICENSES
  8. Part 3 — CARDROOM RESTRICTIONS
  9. Part 5 — SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, CHANGE AND VARIANCE
  10. Part 1
  11. Part 2
  12. Part 3
  13. Part 4
  14. Part 1
  15. Division 1 — FORM AND CONTENTS
  16. Division 2 — SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
  17. Division 3 — CHECKING
  18. Division 4 — APPROVAL
  19. Division 1
  20. Division 3
  21. ▸ Division 4
    Overview
    1. 31-14 PLANS.
    2. 31-15 CONSTRUCTION WORK.
    3. 31-16 STREET LIGHTING.
    4. 31-17 SIDEWALKS AND PATHS.
    5. 31-18 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES.
    6. 31-19 CURBS AND GUTTERS.
    7. 31-20 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
    8. 31-21 RESERVED.
    9. 31-22 STREETS.
    10. 31-23 SURVEY MONUMENTS.
    11. 31-24 BRIDGE CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARES.
    12. 31-25 DRAINAGE; MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
    13. 31-26 APPURTENANCES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
    14. 31-27 OPEN CHANNELS AND CONDUITS.
    15. 31-28 LEVEES.
    16. 31-29 EASEMENTS.
    17. 31-30 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
    18. 31-31 WATER AND SEWERS.
    19. 31-32 FENCES.
    20. 31-35 PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORITY.
    21. 31-36 PROCEDURE.
    22. Chapter XXXII
  22. Division 1 — INTRODUCTION
  23. Division 2 — SPECIFIC USES AND DEFINITIONS
  24. Division 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  25. Division 4 — PARKING STANDARDS
  26. Division 5 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
  27. Division 1 — GENERAL
  28. Division 2 — REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
  29. Division 3 — CREDIT; EXEMPTIONS
  30. Division 4 — DISPOSITION OF FEES AND LAND
  31. Division 5 — PROCEDURES
  32. Division 1 — GENERAL
  33. Division 3 — ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS
  34. Division 1 — NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
  35. Division 2 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
  36. Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  37. Division 2 — APPLICATIONS
  38. Division 3 — ADMINISTRATION
  39. Division 4 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
  40. Division 5 — FLOOD HAZARD VARIANCE PROCEDURES
  41. Division 2
  42. Division 5
  43. Division 2 — REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
  44. Division 4
  45. Division 5
  46. Division 2
  47. Division 1
  48. Division 2

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