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Commission reviews sidewalk rules after gap in subdivision; staff to check state PROWAG guidance
Summary
After residents flagged a missing sidewalk and curb-ramp issue, the commission discussed whether subdivision and occupancy rules require developers to install sidewalks, cited Indiana’s adoption of PROWAG, and asked staff to review plans and complaint status.
Lynchburg commissioners on Oct. 6 discussed proposed changes to sidewalk language for subdivisions after a missing stretch of sidewalk in a recent development drew complaints.
A commission member noted that if a property owner owns adjacent lots, the code language should make clear who must install sidewalks and at what stage of development. A staff member and commissioners said the town should review approved subdivision plans to confirm whether sidewalks were included in the original approvals.
One speaker referenced state guidance: "the state of Indiana adopted what's called PROWAG, public right away accessibility guidelines," and said PROWAG contains accessibility requirements for public rights of way and subdivisions. The speaker added that enforcement of the state guidance is at the state level and that a Title 6 manager, Lisa Dreves, had received and was investigating a complaint but that the complaint filing process might not have been completed correctly.
Commissioners discussed implementation options, including placing clearer language in the subdivision control ordinance, adding timeframes for installation, and conditioning final acceptance on completed sidewalks. Staff said the town could amend its code to avoid the same confusion going forward, but that immediate remedies may be limited if the complaint process was not followed by the complainant.
The commission directed staff to review the state guidance (PROWAG), the approved subdivision plans for the parcel in question, and the status of the local complaint and to return with recommendations for code amendments or enforcement options.
