§ 12-1. Definitions; requirements.  


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  • A. 
    Definitions. The following words, when used in this ordinance, shall have the meanings herein stated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
    CURB
    The boundaries of a roadway, whether marked by curbstone or not so marked.
    PEDESTRIAN
    All persons making use of public streets for foot passage.
    SIDEWALK
    That portion of a street outside of the roadway used or set aside for the use of pedestrians.
    STREET
    The entire width between the boundary lines of every way when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
    B. 
    Requirements.
    (1) 
    Sidewalks will be required along the entire street frontage of a lot or parcel that abuts an arterial or collector street on any and all town streets or county or state highways when the lot or parcel is developed, unless expressly waived by the Town Board.
    [Amended 5-5-1986]
    (2) 
    Walks along town streets shall be constructed and located under town specifications as defined in this chapter.
    (3) 
    If the highway is a state or county highway, the walk shall be located in accord with the work permit issued the therefor.
Amended 2-24-1986