Article 7 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Ferndale Zoning Code § 7.24 Sidewalks: (This Entire Section added April 19, 2019 by Ordinance 2019-01)
Ferndale Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Ferndale
Cite as: Ferndale Zoning Code § 7.24 · Text as of 2026-09-09
7.24.1 Maintenance and Repair of Existing Sidewalks is the Responsibility of the Owner. Property
a. To avoid trip and fall accidents, hazardous sections of sidewalks shall be repaired or replaced promptly.
b. An encroachment permit from the City is required before repair work can begin.
c. Repaired or replaced sections of sidewalk shall match the form, texture and color of the original sidewalk on the block to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Width of repaired sidewalk shall match existing sidewalk width.
e. Replacement driveway and corner cuts shall use ADA standard
7.24.2 New Construction. a. Comply with City Standards (7.24.3) and current ADA requirements.
7.24.3 Design Standards.
a. All new sections of sidewalks shall match the form, texture and color of the original sidewalk on the block to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. To
match historic sidewalks:
i. Concrete shall be tinted at a ratio of 2 to 3 lbs. lamp per cubic yard of 3/8”- 6-sack concrete.
ii. Finishing work shall include an exposed aggregate surface, not a broom finish.
iii. Stress relief lines shall match the pattern of the existing sidewalk. In the absence of an adjoining sidewalk, the default pattern will be 2’-6” squares.
§7.25 Tract Offices: Temporary tract offices located on the premises of the subdivision shall be allowed with a use permit, in conjunction with the sale of lots in a subdivision.
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