§ 29-146. Mandatory construction of sidewalks.

(a)

Sidewalks shall be installed on all streets that are more than fifty (50) percent developed with sidewalks on both sides of the street between two (2) intersecting streets or a cul-de-sac.

(b)

Unless otherwise provided, sidewalks shall be installed for all properties located within any residential, commercial or industrial district.

(c)

Sidewalks shall also be installed for all properties located on arterials or collectors as indicated on the Jefferson Parish Thoroughfare Plan. Sidewalks shall also be installed on those streets which serve as routes for public transit. Sidewalks shall be installed for any property located within one thousand (1,000) feet of any park, school, playground or church.

(d)

For all properties located within Council District 5, sidewalks shall be installed:

(1)

For new construction of a principal building or structure as defined in section 40-3; or

(2)

When repair, renovation, addition, or other improvement of a building (including service systems) or structure costs equal or exceed fifty (50) percent of the assessed value of the building or structure, before the start of repair, renovation, addition, or other improvement.

(Ord. No. 16613, § III, 9-25-85; Ord. No. 23292, § 41, 5-7-08; Ord. No. 25464 , § 1, 12-6-17)