Hallsville Sidewalks ordinance (§ 405.140)

A. Sidewalk Requirements.

1. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of all streets in a subdivision and on the subdivision side of streets abutting a subdivision.

2. Sidewalks shall be constructed to the specifications as required by the Code of the City of Hallsville.

3. Where sidewalks are to be located adjacent to a roadway under the jurisdiction of the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission, said sidewalks may be required to be placed in a public easement outside the State road right-of-way. Maintenance of sidewalks along a State road right-of-way shall be the responsibility of the adjoining property owners of the subdivision.

4. On residential streets, when approved by the Commission, sidewalks may be constructed adjacent to or as a part of the required curb.

B. Sidewalk Exception Procedure. A developer may apply to the Commission for deletion of sidewalks or approval of an alternate plan. The Commission may grant an application to delete sidewalks or approve an alternate sidewalk plan in any of the following cases.

1. Where sidewalks are not deemed necessary for the public safety or where topographical or other conditions make their installation and use impractical;

2. Where the subdivision developer has submitted for review a proposed sidewalk plan that provides for more direct and safer movement of pedestrian traffic; or

3. Where justifiable conditions can be shown that strict application of the requirements contained in this Section would:

a. Impose practical difficulties or particular hardship; or

b. Cause additional sidewalks that would not be in the public interest, and public safety could be adequately accommodated without the sidewalks.