§ 20-1402. Stairways, lifts and landings.

Stairways, paths and lifts may be permitted in suitable sites where construction will not redirect water flow direction and/or increase drainage velocity. Major topographic alterations are prohibited. Stairways, paths and lifts must receive an earth work permit and must meet the following design requirements:

(1)

Stairways, paths and lifts may not exceed four feet in width on residential lots. Wider stairways may be used for commercial properties, public open space recreational properties and planned unit developments.

(2)

Reserved.

(3)

Canopies or roofs are not allowed on stairways, lifts or landings.

(4)

Stairways, paths, lifts and landings may be either constructed above the ground on posts or placed into the ground, provided they are designed and built in a manner that ensures control of soil erosion.

(5)

Stairways, paths, lifts and landings must be located in the most visually inconspicuous portions of lots.

(6)

Facilities such as ramps, lifts or mobility paths for physically handicapped persons are also allowed, provided that the dimensional and performance standards complied with of subsections (1) through (5).

(Ord. No. 152, § 2, 10-14-91; Ord. No. 218, § 1, 8-22-94; Ord. No. 377, § 148, 5-24-04)