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Wichita staff review sidewalk rules, costs and maintenance responsibilities as council weighs upgrades
Summary
City engineering staff reviewed the 1979 sidewalk ordinance, ADA and national guidance on sidewalk widths, cost comparisons between standalone and CIP‑built sidewalks, and exceptions for design constraints; council members raised concerns about special assessments, city trees and equity for low‑income homeowners.
Paul Gonzelman (Public Works & Utilities) presented the city’s sidewalk construction and maintenance policy, noting the 1979 ordinance language and current guidance from AASHTO, NACTO and ADA. He told council that minimum clear widths and passing zones are required by national guidance and that multi‑use paths are commonly 10 feet wide in higher‑use corridors.
Gonzelman compared construction unit…
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