A. Adequate provisions for pathways, sidewalks and other pedestrian features connecting various parts of the land division shall be an emphasis of design. Goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan for key pedestrian intersections and improvements, Chapter 4 of the City of Lacey Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards, and applicable criteria of the design review Chapter 14.23 LMC shall be used when designing pedestrian movement and circulation.

B. For residential land divisions, consideration shall be given to key focus areas in every neighborhood, particularly considering local grade schools, and how each land division relates to these areas and provides connectivity to key sites within each neighborhood. Particular emphasis shall be given to provision of sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school pursuant to RCW 58.17.060(2).

C. For commercial land divisions, emphasis shall be connectivity with adjacent neighborhoods, commercial uses on site and providing a comfortable, safe and convenient pedestrian movement throughout the land division.

D. The overall design of the land division shall emphasize the pedestrian and shall provide for pedestrian circulation within the public right-of-way. However, pedestrian corridors and walks shall be provided outside the public right-of-way where necessary to provide access and connectivity to key areas within or adjacent to the land division or neighborhood. The pedestrian corridor shall be wide enough to accommodate the anticipated use. Paved areas shall be minimized and permeable paving used where feasible. These areas shall be located where it is most convenient for pedestrians to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, bus stops and other community facilities. Such areas shall be designed as common property and maintained by the home owners/lot owners association or dedicated to a public entity.

E. Residential or commercial land divisions shall meet the pedestrian design requirements for the zone in which it is located pursuant to requirements of Chapter 14.23 LMC. (Ord. 1520 §54, 2017; Ord. 1496 §30, 2016; Ord. 1235 §1, 9, 2005).