Post by DuaneT on Jul 14, 2005 21:48:24 GMT -5
Proposed Changes to City's Sidewalk Standards - Public Input Wanted
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The City of Kelowna is seeking input from the public regarding proposed changes to the sidewalk standards that would put Kelowna at par with most municipalities of comparable size and population in British Columbia and Alberta. The proposed changes would result in the installation of more sidewalks than are now required.
The proposed changes to the Subdivision, Development and Servicing Bylaw would see sidewalks installed on both sides of Class 2 (minor) collector roads and one side of local roads as a new development standard.
Current City standards require that sidewalks in all new developments be built on:
both sides of arterial roads (i.e. Springfield Road, Glenmore Road and Rutland Road)
both sides of Class 1 (major) collector roads (i.e. Sutherland Avenue, Gerstmar Road and Baron Road)
one side of Class 2 (minor) collector roads (i.e. Dougall Road, Abbott Street, Hobson Road and Yates Road)
no sidewalks on local roads (typical residential roads found in most neighbourhoods)
no sidewalks on rural roads, in agricultural areas (i.e. McCulloch Road)
The City of Kelowna is interested in public feedback. Please submit your comments by filling out a quick survey located on the City's website: www.kelowna.ca. A hotlink is available on the homepage. Comments can also be submitted by e-mailing the City of Kelowna's Transportation Division at transportation@kelowna.ca or by calling 469-8708 by August 19th, 2005.
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The City of Kelowna is seeking input from the public regarding proposed changes to the sidewalk standards that would put Kelowna at par with most municipalities of comparable size and population in British Columbia and Alberta. The proposed changes would result in the installation of more sidewalks than are now required.
The proposed changes to the Subdivision, Development and Servicing Bylaw would see sidewalks installed on both sides of Class 2 (minor) collector roads and one side of local roads as a new development standard.
Current City standards require that sidewalks in all new developments be built on:
both sides of arterial roads (i.e. Springfield Road, Glenmore Road and Rutland Road)
both sides of Class 1 (major) collector roads (i.e. Sutherland Avenue, Gerstmar Road and Baron Road)
one side of Class 2 (minor) collector roads (i.e. Dougall Road, Abbott Street, Hobson Road and Yates Road)
no sidewalks on local roads (typical residential roads found in most neighbourhoods)
no sidewalks on rural roads, in agricultural areas (i.e. McCulloch Road)
The City of Kelowna is interested in public feedback. Please submit your comments by filling out a quick survey located on the City's website: www.kelowna.ca. A hotlink is available on the homepage. Comments can also be submitted by e-mailing the City of Kelowna's Transportation Division at transportation@kelowna.ca or by calling 469-8708 by August 19th, 2005.