Resident urges widening sidewalks to five feet for accessibility
Summary
A resident proposed increasing the township ordinance minimum sidewalk width from four to five feet to improve wheelchair and walker access; the board heard the suggestion during public comment but took no action.
During public comment April 28, Steve Doncevic of Pleasant View Road asked the township to amend its ordinance to increase the minimum sidewalk width from four feet to five feet to better accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. Doncevic said the change would improve safe pedestrian access on sidewalks where mobility devices are used.
The board noted the suggestion but did not take action during the meeting; the item may be referred to staff or a future ordinance review depending on next steps from the Planning or Public Works departments.
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