A. Sidewalks shall be constructed whenever new curb is constructed. All municipal sidewalks shall be constructed of natural colored Portland cement concrete in accordance with the Community Street and Utility Standards, except that sidewalks in the Paver District shall be constructed of concrete brick pavers in accordance with plans approved by the Municipal Services Department. Municipal sidewalks in all residential zones shall be constructed adjacent to a five foot (5') wide or greater planter area; however, in existing developed residential areas, reconstruction of sidewalks shall match existing sidewalk improvements. The landscaping in the planter areas shall be in accordance with MLMC Chapter 18.75. The sidewalks within the Paver District shall be constructed for the full area between the back-of-curb and the right-of-way line.

B. Sidewalks shall be constructed so as to avoid all physical obstructions. However, the Municipal Services Director may allow trash receptacles, utility poles, fire hydrants, tree wells, trees, traffic signal controllers, etc. to be installed in the sidewalk areas that are within the Paver District and commercial zones. In all cases, sidewalks shall be constructed to provide at least five feet (5') of clearance from all obstructions.

C. Owners in the Paver District may place items such as small tables, chairs, flower pots, and benches on the first three-foot (3') area of their abutting sidewalk as measured from the property line, but said sidewalks shall be nine feet (9') wide or greater and shall provide at least five feet (5') of clearance for clear passage. Advertisements, signs, and similar items are not permitted with this authorization. (Ord. 2705, 2/25/14; Ord. 2270, 8/22/06; Ord. 2222, 8/9/05; Ord. 1443, 1990; Ord. 1301, 1987)