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Council moves sidewalk ordinance revision to action after debate over timing and warranties
Summary
Councilors debated a proposed revision to Cedar City's sidewalk ordinance that would require ADA corner ramps and master‑planned sidepaths up front but allow ordinary sidewalks to be completed within two years (state minimum 18 months); the council agreed to send the ordinance to the next meeting for formal action.
Council members reviewed a proposed revision to city ordinance section 32.9 that changes when developers must install sidewalks in new developments. Staff said the draft requires corner ADA ramps and master‑planned sidepaths to be built up front, while ordinary sidewalks would be completed within a two‑year window after the posting of completion assurance or bonding. The two‑year proposal exceeds the state minimum of 18 months and was offered as a starting point for council direction.
Council discussion focused on practical construction implications: whether water meter collars must be poured before sidewalks, how machine‑poured sidewalks compare with hand‑formed sections around meter collars, and how warranty start dates and partial acceptance letters affect contractors and developers. Staff advised the city’s warranty applies to the developer and suggested adding clearer wording — "improved/replaced" — so damaged sidewalks are brought to city standards before acceptance.
A member of the public asked who would be responsible when lots sell but homes are not built immediately; staff explained the developer normally remains responsible, bonding is required before final plat recording, and the city would pursue the developer to complete sidewalks if necessary. After extended discussion and clarifying edits to the draft language, a councilmember moved to place the ordinance on the next meeting’s action agenda; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The council asked staff to finalize wording and provide the ordinance for formal consideration at the next meeting.
