HIKE AND BIKE SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
City of Arlington Hike & Bike Policy Analysis ( continued )
Source Reference Existing Text Suggested Change Notes
Zoning Ordinance
Entire Zoning Ordinance
NA |
[ Change ]: Sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 ’ in width . |
In accordance |
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with ADA |
Zoning Ordinance |
Article 7 : Residential Zoning Districts |
NA |
[ Add Language Throughout Article ]: Regardless of district 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 8 : Non Residential Zoning Districts |
NA |
[ Add Language Throughout Article ]: Regardless of district 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
Zoning Ordinance
Article 9 : Special Purpose Districts Section 9-300 Planned Development Districts
Article 15 : Off Street NA Parking and Loading Requirements
Pedestrian Walkways : The [ Add ]: Providing adequate facilities for all types of traffic , subdivision design including motorists , pedestrians , bicyclists , and transit should provide for pedestrian users , and including all levels of ability , such as those in activity . Sidewalks , crosswalks , wheelchairs , the elderly and the young . trails , and bridges should be provided to separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic . Trails and walkways should be provided in various open space areas connecting to other neighborhoods and community centers .
[ Add ]: Add requirements for pedestrian circulation In accordance in parking lots . Automobile , pedestrian , and bicycle with ADA circulation within , to , and from the site , including standards proposed points of access and egress and proposed pattern of internal circulation . Provide for all types of traffic , including motorists , pedestrians , bicyclists , and transit users , and including of all levels of ability , such as those in wheelchairs , the elderly and the young . Parking lots shall be designed to allow pedestrians to safely move from their vehicles to the building . On small lots ( 36 spaces or less ), this may be achieved by providing a sidewalk at the perimeter of the lot . On larger lots , corridors within the parking area should channel pedestrians from the car to the perimeter of the lot or to the building . These corridors are delineated by a paving material that differs from that of vehicular areas and are planted to provide shade . Small posts or bollards may be included .
Zoning Ordinance |
Article 15 : Off Street NA Parking and Loading Requirements |
Consider adding requirements that parking lots be orientated at the rear or sides of buildings and the buildings be brought closer to the sidewalk and street . |
For good examples of this see the City of Davidson , NC and the City of Belmont , NC zoning regulations on parking lots . |
Appendix C : Hike & Bike Policies | C-3