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CITY OF ARLINGTON , TEXAS

A table ( shown below ) has been developed that presents text from these policy documents related to bicycle and pedestrian development issues along with suggested changes the City may want to consider .
City of Arlington Hike & Bike Policy Analysis
Source Reference Existing Text Suggested Change Notes
Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Ordinance
Article 2 : Interpretations and Definitions
Article 2 : Interpretations and Definitions
Sidewalks . Sidewalks are normally placed in the right-of-way 1 ’ from the property line and are 4 ’ in width . Sidewalks designed to serve commercial areas may be 4 ’ in width if installed 1 ’ from the property line or 6 ’ in width if installed at the back of the curb . Sidewalks are required on both sides of all arterial , major collector and minor collector streets within and adjoining a subdivision according to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations . In zoning districts “ R-1 ” through “ MF-22 ” and “ PD ”, sidewalks are required on both sides of all local streets .
Street . A public way for vehicular traffic . ( Amend Ord 03-052 , 4 / 29 / 03 )
[ Change ]: Sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 ’ in width . In accordance with ADA standards
[ Add ]: Regardless of classification , the design and construction of streets and intersections in the City of Arlington should aim to serve all types of users , including pedestrians , bicyclists , and motorists , and should be inclusive of all levels of ability , such as those in wheelchairs , the elderly and the young .
Zoning Ordinance
Article 2 : Interpretations and Definitions
NA
[ Add New Definition ] Traffic : Pedestrians and vehicles including bicycles , automobiles and other conveyances either singly or together while using streets for the purposes of travel .
[ Add New Definition ]: Crosswalks : Shall mean a rightof-way , publicly owned , 10 ’ or more in width , which cuts across a block for the purpose of improving pedestrian access to adjacent streets or properties . The use of traffic calming devices such as raised intersections , lateral shifts , and roundabouts are encouraged as alternatives to conventional traffic control measures with approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission . a pedestrian crosswalk at least 10 ’ in width may be required to provide convenient public access to a public area such as a park , greenway , or school , or to a water area such as a stream , river , or lake . Sidewalks and crosswalks must be ADA compliant and shall be installed in accordance to the Arlington Hike and Bike System Master Plan .
Zoning Ordinance
Article 2 : Interpretations and Definitions
NA
Zoning Ordinance
Article 2 : Interpretations and Definitions
NA
[ Add New Definition ]: Pedestrian Easements : In such cases and at such locations as the Planning and Zoning Commission deems advisable , easements alongside or near lot lines not exceeding 20 ’ in width may be required for pedestrian or bicycle traffic to and from schools , neighborhood parks , and other places that may attract or generate such traffic .
C-2 | Appendix C : Hike & Bike Policies