Sidewalk Requirement in Platteville To Be Discussed

Platteville Common Council members are reviewing a proposal that would tighten city policy to require the installation of sidewalks in most commercial and residential construction projects in cases where none exist presently, including subdivisions. However, some believe the policy, which will be reviewed at the council’s January 12th meeting, will impinge new development or come at significant cost to the city. A report says the policy would require that the construction or significant expansion of commercial and multifamily residential developments include sidewalks. Sidewalks also would be required in all new subdivisions, with the exception of cul-de-sacs, and installed at developer cost. If the policy is approved, commissioners will use it as a guide as it proposes updates to the city’s code of ordinances in coming months.