12.4.3 Additional Standards for Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

A. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities shall be clearly marked using NCDOT standard markings, or shall be based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

B. Adjacent public greenways shall be connected to pedestrian and bicycle facilities on the site.

C. Pedestrian and bicycle connections shall be made to any existing or proposed off-site pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities.

1. Walkways shall be provided to satisfy paragraph 12.4.1, General. Additionally, walkways shall be provided along common access driveways and areas that serve as ingress/egress for the development site pursuant to paragraph 12.2.2B.2.b, Driveways, as follows:

a. A walkway shall be placed along both sides of the driveway or area.

b. The walkway shall be located no more than five feet from the edge of driveway or area.

c. Driveways and areas that solely serve as access for rear-loaded townhouses or detached rowhouses or loading areas for nonresidential buildings shall not require walkways.

2. The minimum width of internal walkways shall be four feet, or as required by the State accessibility code, whichever is greater.

3. Walkways shall be constructed of an all-weather solid surface material such as concrete, asphalt, or another similar material that would satisfy the State accessibility code.