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DRAFT November 12, 2014 <br /> TCAAP Redevelopment Code <br />Page | 87 <br />  <br />10.0 Streetscape and Landscape Standards <br />10.1 Sidewalks. Public sidewalks are required for all development under this code and shall meet the <br />standards of Table 10-1 and shall be based on the Street Classification per Attachments 5. <br />The minimum sidewalk width requirement shall apply regardless of the available right-of-way. <br />If necessary to meet the required sidewalk width, the sidewalk shall extend onto private <br />property to fulfill the minimum requirement, with a permanent public access easement <br />provided. Sidewalks shall consist of two (2) zones: a planting zone located adjacent to the <br />curb, and a clear zone (see Figures 10-1). <br />(a) Planting Zone: The planting zone is intended for the placement of street trees, if <br />required, and street furniture including seating, street lights, waste receptacles, fire <br />hydrants, traffic signs, newspaper vending boxes, bus shelters, bicycle racks, public utility <br />equipment such as electric transformers and water meters, and similar elements in a <br />manner that does not obstruct pedestrian access or motorist visibility (see Figure 10-1). <br />This zone may be planted with vegetation along the street or paved to match the grade <br />of the clear zone. Landscaping and streetscaping shall follow the City of Arden Hills <br />Street Design Manual for details and process. <br />(b) Clear Zone: The clear zone shall be hardscaped, shall be located adjacent to the <br />planting zone, shall comply with ADA and Minnesota Accessibility Code and shall be <br />unobstructed by any permanent or nonpermanent element for the required minimum <br />width and a minimum height of eight (8) feet (see Figure 10-1). Accessibility is required <br />to connect sidewalk clear zones on adjacent sites. <br />(c) Fee In-Lieu Option: An applicant may opt to pay a proportional fee in-lieu for the <br />required sidewalk if the development project is phased or the sidewalk improvements <br />need to match the timing of a programmed City capital project affecting that street <br />frontage. <br /> <br /> <br />Figures 10-1 Illustrations delineating the Streetscape Zone elements